An iconic component of the Nelson St Cycleway, the Canada St Bridge, is taking shape and being transported to Auckland's Central Motorway Junction (CMJ) project site in mammoth sections starting this week.
Over the next month large pieces that make up the Canada St Bridge will be transported from the factory in Pukekohe, where they've been painted, through Auckland, to the CMJ where they will be lifted into place.
The NZ Transport Agency's State Highways Manager, Brett Gliddon says anyone using State Highway 1 or the local roads while these bridge sections are being moved won't be able to miss it because of their large scale.
"The structure is certainly impressive in terms of its engineering, architectural design and size, and a number of full motorway closures will be necessary to transport and install the bridge. We will do everything we can to minimise the disruption and hope road users are patient while we carry out work on this vital link in the Auckland Cycle Network."
The structure will connect Canada St with the old Nelson St off-ramp by crossing the Central Motorway Junction. The Nelson St Cycleway, which connects the Northwestern Cycleway, Grafton Gully and the waterfront, forms a crucial link in the Auckland Cycle Network to promote cycling as a safe and convenient mode of transport throughout the city.