Auckland Harbour Bridge

The eight-lane steel bridge extends 1,020 meters across Waitemata Harbour, connecting St Marys Bay with Northcote through its distinctive box truss design.

The structure, designed by Freeman Fox & Partners and built by Dorman Long, opened in 1959 after three Royal Commissions approved its construction.

The bridge functions as a central feature in Auckland's celebrations, with its Vector LED lighting display illuminating the harbor during festivals and events.

The addition of clip-on lanes in 1969 doubled the original four-lane capacity, accommodating increased traffic flow between Auckland and North Shore districts.

Four construction workers lost their lives during the building process, and their names appear on a memorial plaque at Stokes Point beneath the structure.

Location: Auckland Region

Inception: May 30, 1959

Official opening: May 30, 1959

Length: 1,020 m

Longest Span: 243.8 m

Made from material: steel

GPS coordinates: -36.82944,174.74639

Latest update: September 23, 2025 16:45