Consensus lacking on Auckland harbour crossing

Consensus lacking on Auckland harbour crossing
All options provide for mass rapid transit in the form of light rail, walking and cycling, and extra traffic lanes. (Image: POAL)
Oliver Lewis
The National and Labour parties agree on the need for a second Waitematā Harbour crossing, but finding a common vision appears unlikely.Prime minister Chris Hipkins and transport minister Michael Wood unveiled five crossing options for public consultation in Auckland on Thursday.All options – different configurations of bridges and tunnels – provide for mass rapid transit in the form of light rail, walking and cycling, and additional general traffic lanes.Public feedback will be taken into consideration by the crossing project team,...

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