Onehunga Harbour Road Bridge
History
The crossing of Onehunga Harbour Road was historically very difficult, as traffic was fast and heavy with over 15,000 vehicles daily (due to the nearby port and the motorway ramps), and sightlines for motorists were also limited by the strong curve of the road in the vicinity.
The design of the bridge was developed in communication with local community groups and the cycling advocate group Cycle Action Auckland, as an ancillary project to the State Highway 20 duplication of the nearby Māngere Bridge motorway bridge. It was completed in 2010, with the construction team having to overcome various issues with difficult ground, some of the piles having to be sunk up to 30m deep through volcanic deposits to local sandstone bedrock. A nearby underpass under SH20, connecting on from the bridge to Onehunga, was also upgraded as part of the project.
See also
References
- ^ "New pedestrian/cycle bridge provides safe Manukau access". NZ Transport Agency press release. 1 December 2010. Retrieved 30 January 2011.
- ^ "Bridge offers safe access between suburbs". The New Zealand Herald. 20 April 2010. Retrieved 30 January 2011.
- ^ "Manukau Harbour Crossing Newsletter" (PDF). New Zealand Transport Agency. April 2010. Retrieved 9 July 2010.