Opening celebrations (1959)
Official invites came from the Governor-General.
A simple map indicated where to meet.
An RSVP card offered options for parking or public transport.
Thousands took part in an official bridge walk.
The early years (1955 - 1966)
Waitemata Harbour before construction began.
Construction of the bridge took place in sections.
Laying the road before opening.
Adding the clip-ons in 1966.
Keeping traffic moving
Lane control signals indicate lanes open to traffic.
Variable message signs (VMS) alert drivers to changes on the bridge.
Strengthening project
Welding takes place inside the box girders (clip-ons).
The clip-ons are closed while the welding takes place.
Crews work the night shift to minimise inconvenience to motorists.
50th birthday celebrations
Diana Harris reads to a student.
Diana Harris shares her book with a primary school class.
Commemorative stamps produced by NZ Post.
Auckland's icon
View of Auckland Harbour Bridge.
Auckland Harbour Bridge at dusk.
View of Auckland Harbour Bridge from Westhaven.
Auckland Harbour Bridge.
Auckland Harbour Bridge at dusk.
