The great divide: Auckland's harbour tunnel

The great divide: Auckland's harbour tunnel
Will the next Auckland harbour crossing be another bridge or a tunnel? (Image: Getty)
Oliver Lewis
The second Waitematā Harbour crossing will be a tunnel.Last November, transport minister Michael Wood called on Aucklanders to share their views on a future harbour crossing. An indicative business case is under way, with further consultation expected before the alliance working on the project delivers its recommendations mid-year.If previous scoping exercises are anything to go by, it’s highly likely the preferred option will be a tunnel from Wynyard Quarter to Esmonde/Onewa roads on the North Shore, running to the east of the existing b...

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