Westgate Pedestrian and Cycle Bridge
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Westgate Pedestrian and Cycle Bridge | |
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 The Westgate Pedestrian and Cycle Bridge in 2013 | |
| Coordinates | 36°49′20″S 174°36′58″E / 36.8223°S 174.6161°E |
| Carries | Pedestrians, Cyclists |
| Crosses | Northwestern Motorway |
| Locale | Massey, Auckland, New Zealand |
| Characteristics | |
| Total length | 209 metres (686 ft) |
| Width | 3 metres (9.8 ft) |
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The Westgate Pedestrian and Cycle Bridge is a 209-metre-long (686 ft) motorway overbridge crossing the Northwestern Motorway near Westgate in Auckland, New Zealand.[1] Construction began in late 2012 and was completed in January 2013.[1]
The three-metre-wide (9.8 ft) bridge[1] caters for both pedestrians and cyclists, as well as mobility-impaired users. It was designed by Jasmax (architects) and Aurecon Consulting Engineers, and built by HEB Construction, and cost approximately $6 million, paid for by Auckland Transport and NZTA.[1][2] The initial bridge works included work in the Manutewhau Walk Reserve on the eastern side of the bridge, including replacing pine trees with native trees.[1]
The bridge, along with the Clarks Lane Footbridge and the Beachcroft Footbridge, won a 2013 Resene Total Colour award.[3]
Initially, the main function is to provide a west–east connection for the local area, though in the long run, it is intended to link into a future extension of the Northwestern Cycleway up to the bridge.[4]
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