In the future there will be even more trains operating across Tāmaki Makaurau. As well as improved train services, we’re looking at changes to help reduce delays and improve safety when people cross the tracks at level crossings in Takaanini.

More trains will mean bigger delays for people using level crossings because safety barriers will be down more often and for longer. Some people take risks to avoid being delayed by safety barrier arms.

We want to reduce the number of level crossings in Takaanini by replacing them with other options, like bridges that go over the tracks. This will make it safer and faster for you to move around Takaanini.

These changes are still a number of years away, but we are planning for them now to make sure, that as the population grows in South Auckland, especially in and around Takaanini, people can move around more safely and efficiently.

Where are we thinking about changing level crossings in Takaanini?

• Spartan Road – We’re suggesting completely closing the railway level crossing on Spartan Road and replacing it with a new walking and cycling bridge. While you won’t be able to drive across the railway on Spartan Road anymore, we are proposing an alternative crossing for vehicles close by.
• Manuia Road – We’re suggesting a brand-new railway level crossing at Manuia Road. It would be a fully separated crossing, like a bridge, for people walking, cycling and driving.
• Manuroa Road – We’re suggesting completely closing the railway level crossing on Manuroa Road and replacing it with a new walking and cycling bridge. While you won’t be able to drive across the railway on Manuroa Road anymore, we are proposing an alternative crossing for vehicles close by.
• Taka Street – We’re suggesting closing the railway level crossing on Taka Street and replacing it with a fully separated crossing over the railway, like a bridge, for people walking, cycling and driving.
• Walters Road – We’re suggesting closing the railway level crossing at Walters Road and replacing it with a fully separated crossing over the railway, like a bridge, for people walking, cycling and driving.