Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency is advising that State Highway 25 between Hikuai and Opoutere remains open for light vehicles for essential travel only due to further deterioration of the underslip.
15 March update #2: Due to forecast strong winds the road closure planned for Thursday, 16 March has also been cancelled. Revised State Highway 2 closure times for this operation will be provided when they have been finalised.
Waitangi Bridge on SH51 between Napier and Clive will close overnight this week (Tuesday 7 – Friday 10 March) for work to further secure the gas pipeline which is attached to the underside of the bridge.
Waka Kotahi is advising that SH25 between Hikuai and Whangamata has re-opened for light vehicle use only, under stop-go traffic management. Drivers should expect delays while contractors continue working to stabilise the road and widen the surface.
Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency advises of the following closures for motorway improvements. Work delayed by bad weather will be completed at the next available date, prior to Friday, 10 March 2023.
The details below outline the main planned state highway roadworks occurring in the greater Wellington region and the top of the South Island over the coming week (5 March 2023).
Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency is advising motorists that State Highway 2 will be closed between Puha and Matawai from 10am today to allow crews full access to clear a new slip which has blocked the road.