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Auckland Harbour Bridge repainting begins, with $22.4M upgrade due to paint degradation and environmental protections.
The Auckland Harbour Bridge repainting project, now over a year into its 12-year timeline, has focused on the southern land-based section, with crews sandblasting and repainting to prevent corrosion.
The New Zealand Transport Agency Waka Kotahi confirmed the original paint had reached the end of its design life, prompting a maintenance cost increase from $12.2 million to $22.4 million.
Environmental safeguards are in place to manage heavy metal contamination risks, particularly near Stokes Point.
While the bridge will remain grey, plans for the more complex sea-crossing section are underway, with work expected to begin in 2026 after structural assessments and containment systems are finalized.
Comienza la repintura del puente del puerto de Auckland, con una mejora de $ 22.4 millones debido a la degradación de la pintura y las protecciones ambientales.