The 18m overall project phase one.
The lightpath auckland.
15 4 million phase two.
The magnificent magenta path lined by pillars of dynamic and interactive led light has drawn attention from news outlets and social media aficionados alike.
2 6 million which is a key.
On the opening day alone almost 2800 people cycled the lightpath with hundreds more crossing it on foot and enjoying its sweeping views over the harbour and city.
Bridge as well as the old nelson street motorway off ramp will be called te ara i whiti which translates as the lightpath.
In early december of last year the nelson street cycleway or te ara i whiti the lightpath was opened to auckland s cyclists and pedestrians.
On saturday 1 december auckland s beloved pink path te ara i whiti turns three and we re throwing a block party with bells on to celebrate.
Representatives from the nz transport agency auckland council auckland transport and bike auckland attended the opening.
The second annual lightpath festival proudly supported by barfoot thompson is a free family friendly evening celebrating this iconic addition to our city and the joy of people friendly streets.
Te ara i whiti light path designed in collaboration with monk mackenzie architects te ara i whiti lightpath transforms a redundant piece of motorway infrastructure into a playful and sculptural piece of cycling infrastructure threaded through auckland s inner city motorway junction.
The lightpath te ara i whiti has been awarded the top prize in the transport completed building.