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The infrastructure industry says the handling of the tender process for two big Auckland transport projects is exactly what it has been asking for over the past few years.

The plan, which is largely a continuation of the ATAP 2018-28 programme, was announced by Auckland Mayor Phil Goff and Transport Minister Michael Wood on Friday. "At $31 billion this is the largest capital programme ever allocated for Auckland transport infrastructure and services," Goff said. "We have a huge backlog from years of underinvestment to make up and this is a step in the right direction." The plan will be funded by both the Government and the council. A total of $16.3 billion will come from the Government's National Land Transportation Fund, while a further $4.9 billion has been a...

Press Release – New Zealand Transport Agency Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency says there are no immediate plans for vehicle restrictions on the Auckland Harbour Bridge. If and when they are required at some time in the future, the restrictions will apply to heavy vehicles rather than general traffic, says Waka Kotahi General Manager Transport Services, Brett Gliddon. Waka Kotahi remains committed to managing the main structure and extension clip-on bridges so that it continues to provide the connectivity needed to cater for all vehicles crossing the harbour. “Our programme of ongoing monit...