Motorway & Harbour Bridge closures
There will be varying closures and traffic restrictions this week in Auckland:
- On Monday 12 and Tuesday 13 February, there will be a full northbound closure between Symonds Street and Fanshawe Street, and northbound lane restrictions on the Auckland Harbour Bridge between 10pm and 5am.
The following ramps/links will be closed:
SH1 Grafton Road southbound on-ramp
SH16 Wellesley Street westbound on-ramp
SH16 Port to SH16 westbound link
SH1 northbound to SH16 westbound link
SH16 eastbound to SH1 northbound link
SH16 westbound to SH1 northbound link
SH1 Wellington Street northbound on-ramp
SH1 Curran Street northbound on-ramp
SH1 Stafford Road northbound off-ramp
SH1 Onewa Road northbound off-ramp
Recommended detours are:
SH1 (northbound) detour route via SH16 Port Link, Beach Road, Custom Street East and Fanshawe Street.
SH1 (southbound) detour route via SH1 Grafton Road off-ramp and follow the signposted detour via Grafton Road onto Khyber Pass southbound on-ramp.
SH16 detour route via SH16 eastbound towards Wellesley Street.
Noise: There will be increased noise levels as the team will be carrying out multiple maintenance activities such as cutting into the road, resurfacing and vegetation control.
- On Wednesday 14 and Thursday 15 February between 10pm and 5am, there will be a full northbound closure between Nelson Street and Fanshawe Street, and northbound lane restrictions on the Auckland Harbour Bridge.
The following ramps/links will be closed.
SH16 eastbound to SH1 northbound link
SH16 westbound to SH1 northbound link
SH1 Nelson Street northbound off-ramp
SH1 Wellington Street northbound on-ramp
Recommended detours:
From Ponsonby: Please use the recommended detour via Nelson Street and Fanshawe Street.
From Hobson Street: Please use the recommended detour via Franklin Road, Victoria Street West and Beaumont Street.
Noise: There will be increased noise levels as the team will be carrying out paving activities.
Please check NZTA Journey Planner for updates.
Some Choice News!
DOC is rolling out a new tool to help figure out what to tackle first when it comes to protecting our threatened species and the things putting them at risk.
Why does this matter? As Nikki Macdonald from The Post points out, we’re a country with around 4,400 threatened species. With limited time and funding, conservation has always meant making tough calls about what gets attention first.
For the first time, DOC has put real numbers around what it would take to do everything needed to properly safeguard our unique natural environment. The new BioInvest tool shows the scale of the challenge: 310,177 actions across 28,007 sites.
Now that we can see the full picture, it brings the big question into focus: how much do we, as Kiwis, truly value protecting nature — and what are we prepared to invest to make it happen?
We hope this brings a smile!
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Poll: Is Auckland’s economy improving?
The latest reporting from The Post suggests a wave of optimism for 2026. With interest rates finally heading south, businesses are feeling more positive. But for many on the ground, the real-world recovery feels a bit like a slow-moving commute on Auckland's motorways.
We want to know: Are you seeing signs of Auckland's economy improving in your industry or neighbourhood? Whether it's busier shops, new projects kicking off, or just a shift in the mood ...
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16.5% Yes
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67.5% No
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16% A little
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