Te Wai Takamori o Te Awa Kairangi is made up of three interconnected projects, which each involve large amounts of work on and off the road. 

The way we’re working will allow different projects to happen on each side of Te Awa Kairangi/Hutt River at the same time. This will mean significant changes to how you move around the city but will enable work to happen quickly and efficiently – while keeping you and those working on site safe.

What can I do to avoid disruption?

It’s important to remember that large infrastructure projects, such as this one, are complex and disruption will be inevitable. While these disruptions will be inconvenient at times, this project will bring long-term benefits to the community.

The best way you can avoid disruption during construction is to think about alternative ways to get where you’re going. This may look like:

Taking public transport

While Melling station is being relocated, the Hutt Valley line will continue to provide frequent and fast connections from Waterloo, Woburn, Ava and Petone stations into Wellington. Fares from Waterloo are the same as those from Melling.

Buses #145 and #149 will also take you to Waterloo station for easy connection, or you can take the #83 bus from Queensgate Shopping Centre direct into Wellington.

A new temporary park and ride is also being built in Petone (located on the corner of Priests Avenue and Pito-One Road) to mitigate disruption to commuters.

Walking or cycling

The Pito-One to Melling section of Te Ara Tupua provides connections to the existing Hutt River Trail, and a direct cycleway for you to use.

Once the rest of the Ngā Ūranga to Pito-One section of Te Ara Tupua opens next year, you’ll be able to walk and cycle between Wellington and Lower Hutt more safely.

You’ll also be able to walk and cycle as normal where construction work is not happening.

Bike racks are also available at Petone and Waterloo stations if you want to cycle to the train.

Car sharing

Car sharing will help to reduce congestion along the state highway and local roads as construction ramps up. It will also open up more parking in both Lower Hutt and Wellington.

Using alternative routes

If you do have to drive or travel through areas where we’re working, we recommend you take an alternative route where possible as some roads/paths will need to close at times.

How can I stay connected?

We’ll let you know what is happening and where as soon as possible, so you can plan your journeys.

Make sure you’re following Te Awa Kairangi – Delivering RiverLink on Facebook and sign up to our monthly newsletter as this is where updates and news on what’s happening will be shared.

We’ll also continue to update the coordinated construction programme table as activities and timeframes are confirmed.

If a piece of work impacts you directly, someone from the project will be in touch in advance of things starting.

If you have any questions, please email info@teawakairangi.co.nz