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City Rail Link construction
Following the construction of the City Rail Link between Britomart and Mt Eden, from enabling works to project completion
An electronic sign warns motorists of major road works on Albert Street over the holiday period. This work is to relocate a storm drain under Albert Street, to make way for the twin rail tunnels to be constructed
24 December 2015
Some distance from the nearest railway, the corner of Albert and Victoria St sees the first visible signs of the City Rail Link construction, with workers digging up the road to move a storm drain
24 December 2015
Albert Street before the cut and cover tunnel construction starts. As the road will need to be relaid after digging, part of the CRL project includes redevelopment of the street
24 December 2015
Works on Albert Street have ramped up over the holidays, with stormwater relocation works visible all over the street
5 January 2016
The traffic lights on the intersection of Victora and Albert Streets are switched off and workmen manually control traffic flow. Auckland Transport has advised motorists to consider alternative modes, such as rail
5 January 2016
A much larger hole is being dug on Victoria Street. Eventually this sight will be for the rail tunnels themselves
5 January 2016
Construction and enabling works have resulted in a number of bus relocations around the city centre. Advertising and notices related to the works are branded "The Build is On"
28 March 2016
Victoria Street has now been narrowed to two lanes, down from five, while enabling works continue
28 March 2016
The Griffiths Building, having stood in this location for 80 years, is undergoing demolition as part of the CRL works. The building is in poor condition, and is also not a protected building
28 March 2016
The Griffiths building from the rear. The site will be incorporated into the future Aotea station
28 March 2016
Looking over the barrier on the significantly narrowed Victoria Street. No work was being done in the area that day
28 March 2016
The underpass from Britomart to the other side of Queen Street is set to close after Easter for CRL works
28 March 2016
Outside Britomart Transport Centre, the removal of buses has allowed pedestrians and cyclists to use lower Queen Street as a public space, free from traffic. The current setup is temporary while construction is ongoing
15 May 2016