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A city fit for the future
We've rebalanced our streets to give people more sustainable transport options in Wellington. The upgrade of Thorndon Quay was part of connecting our northern suburbs through to the city, making it safer and easier for more people to walk, bike, scoot or use public transport.
Project at a glance
Thorndon Quay is one of the most important commuter routes for Wellingtonians. Each day during the week, about 10,000 people travel this route by bus, making it the busiest bus route outside of the city centre. Hundreds of people also travel this route by bike, and this number is expected to increase significantly when Te Ara Tupua opens in 2026, providing a safe cycle route between Hutt Valley and Wellington.
Construction started in late 2023 and was completed 15 July 2025.
To make it easier for more people to use sustainable transport options, we've made a range of improvements:
- Peak hour bus lanes into the city to improve bus travel times
- A two-way cycle path on the seaward side of the route to avoid intersections and the bus interchange
- Five signalised pedestrian/bike crossings, two of which are raised
- Improved lighting and planting, along with mana whenua designed cultural elements to mark the location of underground awa (streams).
These changes are designed to make travel along Thorndon Quay safer, more efficient, and more enjoyable for all.
The upgrade is now complete, but if you have any further questions, feel free to contact the project team at thorndon@wcc.govt.nz.