The eagerly awaited moment is upon us as Milldale developers announce the imminent installation of the first steel span for the Milldale State Highway 1 Crossing.

This crucial development, connecting Milldale with Millwater and Silverdale, signifies a substantial step forward in the construction process.

Schedule of Activities:

Friday, November 24, 2023

• Arrival of a 450-ton crane on-site, recognized as one of the largest mobile cranes in New Zealand.

Saturday, November 25, 2023

• Commencement of traffic management procedures coinciding with the arrival of prefabricated steel girders from Napier.

Sunday, November 26, 2023

• Implementation of traffic management, including the closure of the northbound lane from 9 pm to 4 am.
• Installation of steel transoms on the Milldale side.

Monday, November 27, 2023

• Continuation of traffic management with the northbound lane closed from 9 pm to 4 am.
• Installation of steel transoms and bracing.
• Shifting of the 450-ton crane to the southbound side.

Tuesday, November 28, 2023

• Contingency measures in place.

Artist Impression shows the 94m steel and concrete composite bridge structure.

The Milldale State Highway 1 Crossing, colloquially known as the Highgate Bridge, serves as a pivotal piece of infrastructure, linking John Fair Drive in Milldale to the Highgate Business Park and extending further to Silverdale and Millwater.

Initiated in mid-2023, the project has seen diligent progress, with foundational work commencing and piling on both sides of State Highway 1 being completed ahead of schedule in October.

The construction timeline remains on track, with the bridge expected to be fully operational by the end of 2024.