Crossing plan 'ludicrously expensive', says Wayne Brown

Crossing plan 'ludicrously expensive', says Wayne Brown
The government has decided on tunnels, not a bridge or bridges, for an extra harbour crossing. (Image: Getty)
Oliver Lewis
Auckland mayor Wayne Brown has slammed a $35-45 billion plan for three tunnels under the Waitematā Harbour for road traffic and light rail.“It’s madness, mate. It won’t happen,” Brown said, during a Monday morning interview with BusinessDesk.“What it shows is the government isn’t talking to Auckland about what we want. "I found out about it at the same time you did, and I’m mayor of the place.”On Sunday, prime minister Chris Hipkins and transport minister David Parker announced...

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