Newmarket's new look unveiled.

Newmarket's Broadway is getting a fresh new look in a 12-month upgrade that started on Monday.

Auckland City Council's $6 million project is in keeping with recently revamped Nuffield Street and includes:

upgraded footpaths of natural New Zealand bluestone that will make it safer and easier for people to walk along Broadway
high-quality street accessories including bins and seating that are functional, hard-wearing and stylish
improved landscaping including low stone walls, magnolia and cabbage trees
new street lighting to enhance the area.
Mayor Dick Hubbard says the multi-million dollar makeover will boost Broadway's appeal, making it one of the most attractive shopping destinations in the country.

"Newmarket is a premier shopping and entertainment district and we want to maximise the street appeal of its main stretch. The Broadway upgrade is a key part of our plan to make our beautiful city look even better."

Mr Hubbard says another important objective of the project is upgrading Broadway's poor standard of footpaths.

"The pavement along Broadway is in a very sad state of disrepair at the moment. This vital work will improve safety for pedestrians and make it easier to navigate Newmarket by foot," says Mr Hubbard.

"Our pedestrian improvements include new smooth and slip resistant paving, wider pram crossings and better pedestrian connections including a new raised zebra crossing at the intersection of Teed Street and Broadway.

"We've completed consultation, secured the funding, finalised the design and are now getting on with the job," he says.

The works plan is designed to minimise the impact to shoppers and businesses as much as possible, with major construction jobs including truck movements and digging to take place at night time. The project will be staged in isolated areas, which will be completed before moving into new zones.

All traffic lanes will remain open during the day, however some parking along Broadway will be removed as the project progresses.