City Link Bridge

Connecting the city, the river and public transport

The City Link Bridge is a new pedestrian and cycle bridge that will connect the relocated Melling train station directly with Lower Hutt city centre.

As part of Te Wai Takamori o Te Awa Kairangi, the bridge will support easier movement, bring more people into the city centre, and help reconnect the river with everyday life.

Benefits

The City Link Bridge will:

  • provide a safe and direct walking and cycling route between Margaret St and the new Melling train station
  • support increased use of public transport
  • build a stronger connection between the city and our river
  • encourage more people to visit and spend time in the city centre

Our goal is to deliver a bridge the city can be proud of, while providing good value for our ratepayers.

Timeline

We are working towards the following timeline:

  • November 2026 - Design and build contract awarded
  • Early-mid 2027 – Detailed design, including public consultation
  • From mid-2027 – Bridge construction starts
  • Early 2029 – Bridge opens, along with the relocated Melling train station

Timeframes may change as the project progresses. Further details will be shared as work stages are confirmed.

What’s happening now

We are currently working through the D&B tender process.

Stay informed

We’ll update this page as the project progresses, and as construction gets underway.

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