Pukete Bridge, Road bridge in Waikato Region, New Zealand

Pukete Bridge is a concrete box girder bridge carrying Wairere Drive over the Waikato River in Hamilton, joining its western and eastern stretches. It was widened from two to four lanes, with four-laning finished by Easter 2013. A three-metre-wide cycle and pedestrian clip-on runs along the southern side, screened by blue and yellow acoustic panels.

The bridge was built as part of Wairere Drive, linking its western and eastern stretches across the Waikato River. In February 2011 work began to widen it from two to four lanes, finished in May 2013, ahead of the late-2013 forecast. Thousands of tonnes of earth were trucked 3 km to build two large ramps for the State Highway 1 bypass at Horotiu.

The structure is recognized locally as a key connection across the river, and its colored acoustic barriers have become a visible part of Hamilton's landscape. Residents often notice the yellow and blue elements when crossing.

A dedicated pathway on the southern side allows pedestrians and cyclists to cross safely, measuring about 3 meters wide with space separated from vehicle traffic. This arrangement makes it easy for non-motorized travelers to use the crossing.

The acoustic barriers feature blue and yellow colors that reference local elements like kowhai trees and water. This color choice distinguishes the bridge visually from typical gray concrete crossings and becomes a landmark in the area.