Update 6.45pm - The crash site has been cleared and State Highway 2 is now open in both directions between Carterton and Masterton.
NZTA/Waka Kotahi and the Wellington Transport Alliance thank drivers for their patience and cooperation while both of today’s incidents were resolved.
Update: 3:05pm - The crash site at Andersons Line has been cleared and the highway has been reopened at this location.
However, a closure remains in place for both northbound and southbound traffic at the second crash site near Chester Road.
State Highway 2 is closed between Somerset Rd and Hughes Line and Police SCU investigation is ongoing
Northbound traffic detour via Somerset Rd, Carters Line and East Taratahi Rd. Southbound traffic must detour via Hughes Line, East Taratahi Line, Carters Line and Somerset Rd
Updates on the highway’s status can be found on the Journey Planner website:
Highway conditions - Wellington(external link)
Update: 2:30pm
People travelling on State Highway 2 between Masterton and Carterton can expect the highway to remain closed for several hours following a second crash on the route this afternoon.
The Police Serious Crash Unit (SCU) is to investigate the two-car crash that occurred near the intersection of Chester Road around 1:30 pm.
The highway is expected to remain closed while the SCU investigation is underway.
Road users can expect ongoing delays while detours remain in place. Further updates will be provided when the highway’s status changes.
Update 2pm:
There is a further road closure on State Highway 2 north of Carterton following an additional crash this afternoon.
Emergency services are attending a two-vehicle crash near the intersection of State Highway 2 and Chester Road – just north of this morning’s power pole collision.
State Highway 2 is now closed in both directions between Hughes Line and Park Road. Local road detours are available.
Drivers can expect ongoing delays while both incidents are resolved. They should avoid the area and use alternative routes.
Updates on the highway’s status can be found on the Journey Planner:
Highway conditions - Wellington(external link)
11.00am:
State Highway 2 is currently closed between Carterton and Clareville due to a crash earlier this morning.
The crash involving a car and a power pole near the intersection of Andersons Line, was reported shortly after 9am this morning.
Lines company contractors are on site and local road detours are available.
Southbound traffic should use Somerset Road, turn right onto Carters Line, then right again onto Park Road, back to SH2. The reverse applies for northbound traffic.
Drivers should follow the directions of emergency services and contractors at the scene and can expect travel delays until the site is cleared later today. Please allow extra time for your journeys.
Updates on the highway’s status can be found on the Journey Planner website:
