Construction

Completion of a big project like the busway creates change and some disruption. We’re keen to be good neighbours while the work is in progress and to keep you updated so you know what to expect.


Tī Rākau Drive changes in the Pakūranga area


New vehicle lanes heading towards Pakūranga and a shared path for pedestrians and cyclists will open soon on Tī Rākau Drive. They will run from Gossamer Drive to Pakūranga Highway as part of the Eastern Busway project. Work will then start on building the busway along the middle of Tī Rākau Drive. 


There will be changes to the way that motorists move in and out of side streets, driveways and businesses. Intersections with traffic lights and pedestrian crossings will enable vehicle u-turns and shared path users to cross Tī Rākau Drive. The map below shows the upcoming changes.


You can also download a copy of this map by clicking here.


Tī Rākau Drive changes
Above:Tī Rākau Drive changes

Other work in progress 


Summary of Eastern Busway road work and traffic restrictions. Check for current and upcoming road layout changes and work in your area while the Eastern Busway is built.


Where
Activity
What’s happening
From
To
Pakūranga to Mattson Road

Pakūranga Road 

Reduced lanes and night work 

  • Morning peak: two lanes open for traffic travelling towards Howick. Three lanes open for traffic travelling towards the city
  • Afternoon peak: Two lanes open for traffic travelling towards the city. Three lanes open for traffic travelling towards Howick 

March

Late April 

William Roberts Road

Access changes

Access open from Ayr Road only. 


Ongoing 

South Eastern Highway and Tī Rākau Drive intersection

Night work 

Building Rā Hihi (flyover), overnight closures will include:


  • South Eastern Highway on-ramp closed during the night: 25 April (ANZAC Day), 5 and 7 May
  • ANZAC Day work - single lane closure (Thursday 24 April to Monday 28 April)

February

 Mid-2025 

Tī Rākau Drive

Overnight lane closures and night work 

Night work in multiple locations along Tī Rākau Drive

30 March

Late April

Mattson Road to Tī Rākau bridge

Fremantle Place and 

Tī Rākau drive intersection

map

New lane layout and access to side streets

Work to complete the new lanes towards Pakūranga will take place during the Easter weekend - traffic management will be in place 

Thursday 17 April

Tuesday 22 April 

Burswood, Huntington Park and Botany 

Tī Rākau Drive  

Map

Road layout changes 

Lane changes on Tī Rākau Drive between Burswood Drive (east) and Te Koha Road near The Hub in Botany

Monday 24 March 

Ongoing 

Tī Rākau Drive  

Day work 

Construction of a temporary intersection and ongoing traffic management near Howick and Eastern Buses 

Early March 

Ongoing 

Burswood 

Site establishment 

Construction work during the day

September 2024

Ongoing

  • Tī Rākau Drive road layout changes Alternate Text

    From Monday 24 March there will be lane changes onTī Rākau Drive between Burswood Drive (east) and Te Koha Road near The Hub in Botany. They will enable construction to start on the Eastern Busway along the middle of Tī Rākau Drive and on a new intersection near the entrance to the Howick and Eastern Buses’ depot. 


    Two lanes on Ti Rākau Drive will be maintained in each direction that will be permanent as part of the completed busway project. The lane changes will mean that travel times are likely to increase during peak hours for the first two weeks while drivers adjust to the new layout:


    • mornings - from Botany to the South Eastern Highway will take about 7 more minutes
    • afternoons - from the South Eastern Highway to Botany will take about 6 more minutes
    • mornings - from Howick to the South Eastern Highway will take about 13 more minutes.

    Bus services, bus stops and access to businesses on this section of Tī Rākau Drive will remain available. Pedestrians will be able to use the footpath on the southern side of Tī Rākau Drive while the northern side footpath is closed temporarily.


    You can download a copy of the map below by clicking here.


    Map of layout changes on Tī Rākau Drive
    Above:Map of layout changes on Tī Rākau Drive
  • Rā Hihi (flyover) Alternate Text

    A groundbreaking development is in progress in Pakūranga with the construction of a flyover that’s set to soar above Reeves Road and across Tī Rākau Drive. It’s an important part of the Eastern Busway project that will improve travel times and ease congestion in the area. Establishing this direct link between the South Eastern Highway and Pakūranga Road will help to reduce traffic along Pakūranga Road and Tī Rākau Drive, particularly during peak hours.


    Pakūranga's new connection

  • Timeline Alternate Text

    The project timeline is a summary of the main activities on the project between now and 2027. See at a glance what’s in progress and what’s coming up in the next few years.



    Construction timeline

  • Construction approach Alternate Text

    Construction will take place in stages starting in Pakūranga between Pakūranga Town Centre and the Tī Rākau Drive Bridge and will progress towards Botany. 


    Above: Traffic staging on Ti Rākau Drive
  • Facts to know during construction Alternate Text

  • Supporting MATES in Construction Alternate Text

    The alliance is delighted to become a Premium Plus sponsor of MATES in Construction, an organisation helping to reduce the lives lost to suicide in the construction industry.


    Alliance project director Matt Zame says that the five organisations of the alliance have been affected by suicide and the ripples it causes.  "Suicide has a profound and lasting impact on the families, friends and colleagues of their lost loved ones. We’re keen to see change in the industry to ensure all of our people are safe and well. We’ve partnered with MATES to help achieve that change and to support our people to ask for help when they’re feeling low, as a regular part of life."


    MATES is proud to be a part of the support team for the project looking after the alliance’s workers on site and in the project offices, too. We are stronger together.