The busy construction area of Lower Queen Street has a new walkway linking Customs and Quay Streets.
The walkway, a joint effort between City Rail Link (CRL), Precinct Properties and Activate Auckland, will provide a safe, well-lit, attractive route, separating pedestrians from CRL construction on the eastern side and Commercial Bay property development on the western side.
Vehicles have their own lane through Lower Queen Street to access Tyler and Galways Streets, either side of Britomart Station.
The walkway features a distinctive wave pattern that lights up at night, reflecting its harbourside location. Lower Queen Street is the gateway to Auckland’s CBD for visitors and many commuters. It is also home to residents and businesses.
Several thousand people work in the commercial offices that front onto Lower Queen Street and the area has high foot traffic, with up to 25,000 people moving through the space at rush hour.
Newly installed wayfinding signage aims to help people navigate the downtown area and find the places and services they need.
The walkway is expected to stay in its current location until August, when it will move further west and vehicles switch to the east to better manage truck movements for changing construction needs.
