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“Anyone ever wonder how Quarry Bridge got its name?” a voice piped up from the back of the group. Quarry Bridge. The very air here hums with a quiet industry, a memory of the past etched into the present. Quarry Bridge isn’t just a pathway over an inlet. It’s a testament to Auckland’s growth. Before the bridge, transport across this waterway was primarily by ferry. Imagine the inconvenience. The need for a more permanent connection became urgent as Auckland expanded. The construction of Quarry Bridge drastically reduced travel times, fostering development on both sides of the inlet. This bridge was originally built with four lanes. However, as Auckland’s population exploded, so did the traffic. To accommodate the increased flow, two extensions, or “clip-ons,” were added to Quarry Bridge, bringing the total to eight lanes. These additions, nicknamed the “Nippon clip-ons” because they were fabricated in Japan, doubled the bridge’s capacity and allowed for a system of tidal flow. This means the direction of the two center lanes can be reversed to favor rush hour traffic.

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