We're replacing Inga Road Bridge, Milford

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About the project

We need to replace the Inga Road Bridge, built in 1926, to ensure a safe and reliable crossing for vehicles and people on foot in Milford.

We’re progressing designs and once ready, we’ll share our plans with the community.

The bridge is just north of Milford Shopping Centre and will need to be closed during construction. We are still exploring what this will look like and will ensure a successful outcome for the entire community.

While the bridge replacement will be a “like for like” bridge, we are still investigating specific details to ensure it meets modern standards and community needs.

What we're planning

To replace the Inga Road Bridge, which is 100 meters north of the Omana Road roundabout, with a new structure that maintains the same essential characteristics as the current bridge, while incorporating necessary updates for safety and durability.

Project considerations include:

  • Constructing a new bridge that will likely have the same dimensions and capacity as the existing one.
  • Reviewing and implementing modern safety features such as guardrails, pedestrian access, lighting and road layout.
  • Ensuring the new bridge meets current engineering standards for longevity and resilience.

Our designs need to reflect

  • Resilience – The bridge is coming to be 100 years old by 2026, is at the end of its service life.
  • Reliability – Future proofing the bridge, so we're reviewing its dimensions and its service use. The new bridge will meet modern standards and provide secure passage for all vehicles and people on foot.
  • Restrictions – Weight restrictions on the bridge prevent heavy vehicles from crossing. A new bridge would remove restrictions on this route.

We are working with key stakeholders, including nearby residents, local iwi and Mana Whenua, Auckland Council, the Local Board and Members of Parliament, to formulate this plan. Their input is crucial in ensuring the new bridge effectively serves the community.


Why we need to replace the bridge

Background: During routine inspections, the current bridge was identified as nearing the end of its service life. Its replacement is necessary to maintain safe and reliable transportation in the area.

Why we initiated this project: Milford locals, the wider North Shore community, and Aucklanders need this bridge replacement project to ensure continued safe and efficient travel across the region. The bridge is a vital link for local residents, businesses, and emergency services.

Important considerations: We are committed to minimising disruptions during construction and ensuring the new bridge meets the community’s needs. Environmental impacts and heritage considerations are being carefully evaluated.

Why replacing the bridge is important

  • Critical main route in and out of Milford
  • Takes up to 8,500 vehicles daily (as of Feb 2024)
  • Link for the community to enjoy the marina

Benefits to the community

  • Removing restrictions: We recently applied weight restrictions on the bridge, preventing heavy vehicles such as freight trucks from using it. We can remove the limits and increase capacity with a new bridge built.
  • Improved safety: safer, more reliable crossing for vehicles, people walking and cycling
  • Maintained capacity: We expect the new bridge will continue to maintain the same traffic capacity, ensuring no loss of service.
  • Long-term reliability: The new bridge will be designed to last for many years, ensuring a reliable crossing.
  • Improved traffic flow by accommodating current and future traffic volumes and reducing congestion

Community impacts of the project

  • Temporary disruptions: During construction, there may be traffic disruptions, journey delays and congestion, with vehicles redirected and following detours. But we will try to minimise this as much as possible.
  • Changes to local access: Some local access points may be temporarily altered to accommodate the construction process.
  • Noise: We expect noise during construction, as heavy machinery will be working near the mall, scenic reserves, and the marina.


What we want your thoughts on

We want to hear from you on how you use the bridge and to share any specific concerns you may have about the project. Your input will help us refine the plans to meet the community’s needs better. Specifically, we want to know:

  • Are there any features you want to see included in the new bridge? i.e. 2 lanes, a wider footpath, or what access there is during construction.
  • Are you concerned about the construction process or its impact on your daily commute?
  • Share your thoughts if there is anything we’ve missed from your local knowledge/perspective?


What happens next

We are committed to keeping the community informed throughout the project and will hold several engagements to answer questions. Once our engagements are complete, we will review all the thoughts and concerns from the community and compile a final report, to share with the community.

When the final designs are ready, we will keep everyone updated on this website, along with the detailed design documents and construction methodology when available. Construction is expected to begin within the next few years.


Share your thoughts below

If you’d like to discuss our plans, share what you know about your area or let us know if there’s anything we’ve missed, leave us a comment below by 28 September 2025.

Please subscribe to project updates on the updates panel on this page for the most up-to-date information. Once we have final bridge designs, we will update the webpage and share them with the community.

About the project

We need to replace the Inga Road Bridge, built in 1926, to ensure a safe and reliable crossing for vehicles and people on foot in Milford.

We’re progressing designs and once ready, we’ll share our plans with the community.

The bridge is just north of Milford Shopping Centre and will need to be closed during construction. We are still exploring what this will look like and will ensure a successful outcome for the entire community.

While the bridge replacement will be a “like for like” bridge, we are still investigating specific details to ensure it meets modern standards and community needs.

What we're planning

To replace the Inga Road Bridge, which is 100 meters north of the Omana Road roundabout, with a new structure that maintains the same essential characteristics as the current bridge, while incorporating necessary updates for safety and durability.

Project considerations include:

  • Constructing a new bridge that will likely have the same dimensions and capacity as the existing one.
  • Reviewing and implementing modern safety features such as guardrails, pedestrian access, lighting and road layout.
  • Ensuring the new bridge meets current engineering standards for longevity and resilience.

Our designs need to reflect

  • Resilience – The bridge is coming to be 100 years old by 2026, is at the end of its service life.
  • Reliability – Future proofing the bridge, so we're reviewing its dimensions and its service use. The new bridge will meet modern standards and provide secure passage for all vehicles and people on foot.
  • Restrictions – Weight restrictions on the bridge prevent heavy vehicles from crossing. A new bridge would remove restrictions on this route.

We are working with key stakeholders, including nearby residents, local iwi and Mana Whenua, Auckland Council, the Local Board and Members of Parliament, to formulate this plan. Their input is crucial in ensuring the new bridge effectively serves the community.


Why we need to replace the bridge

Background: During routine inspections, the current bridge was identified as nearing the end of its service life. Its replacement is necessary to maintain safe and reliable transportation in the area.

Why we initiated this project: Milford locals, the wider North Shore community, and Aucklanders need this bridge replacement project to ensure continued safe and efficient travel across the region. The bridge is a vital link for local residents, businesses, and emergency services.

Important considerations: We are committed to minimising disruptions during construction and ensuring the new bridge meets the community’s needs. Environmental impacts and heritage considerations are being carefully evaluated.

Why replacing the bridge is important

  • Critical main route in and out of Milford
  • Takes up to 8,500 vehicles daily (as of Feb 2024)
  • Link for the community to enjoy the marina

Benefits to the community

  • Removing restrictions: We recently applied weight restrictions on the bridge, preventing heavy vehicles such as freight trucks from using it. We can remove the limits and increase capacity with a new bridge built.
  • Improved safety: safer, more reliable crossing for vehicles, people walking and cycling
  • Maintained capacity: We expect the new bridge will continue to maintain the same traffic capacity, ensuring no loss of service.
  • Long-term reliability: The new bridge will be designed to last for many years, ensuring a reliable crossing.
  • Improved traffic flow by accommodating current and future traffic volumes and reducing congestion

Community impacts of the project

  • Temporary disruptions: During construction, there may be traffic disruptions, journey delays and congestion, with vehicles redirected and following detours. But we will try to minimise this as much as possible.
  • Changes to local access: Some local access points may be temporarily altered to accommodate the construction process.
  • Noise: We expect noise during construction, as heavy machinery will be working near the mall, scenic reserves, and the marina.


What we want your thoughts on

We want to hear from you on how you use the bridge and to share any specific concerns you may have about the project. Your input will help us refine the plans to meet the community’s needs better. Specifically, we want to know:

  • Are there any features you want to see included in the new bridge? i.e. 2 lanes, a wider footpath, or what access there is during construction.
  • Are you concerned about the construction process or its impact on your daily commute?
  • Share your thoughts if there is anything we’ve missed from your local knowledge/perspective?


What happens next

We are committed to keeping the community informed throughout the project and will hold several engagements to answer questions. Once our engagements are complete, we will review all the thoughts and concerns from the community and compile a final report, to share with the community.

When the final designs are ready, we will keep everyone updated on this website, along with the detailed design documents and construction methodology when available. Construction is expected to begin within the next few years.


Share your thoughts below

If you’d like to discuss our plans, share what you know about your area or let us know if there’s anything we’ve missed, leave us a comment below by 28 September 2025.

Please subscribe to project updates on the updates panel on this page for the most up-to-date information. Once we have final bridge designs, we will update the webpage and share them with the community.

Page last updated: 22 Aug 2025, 07:57 PM