Travelling in the Hutt Valley and over the Remutaka Hill will be safer in the future as projects for State Highway 2 get into gear. Safer roads, intersections and speed limits are coming for the busy and important transport link.
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 (13 November 2022).
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 (6 November 2022).
The Ōtaki to North of Levin new highway project has reached a key milestone this week, bringing a safer and more resilient SH1 route one step closer. This major project for the Horowhenua is part of the Government’s transformational NZ Upgrade Programme.
Regular users of State Highway 2 over the Remutaka Hill need to be aware the route will be closed for essential maintenance for three nights beginning this Sunday.
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 (30 October 2022).
Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency is encouraging people to make use of its Holiday Journey Planner tool to plan ahead to avoid traffic delays and have more time to enjoy the fruits of their Labour (weekend) with safer, more enjoyable travel this long weekend.
With Labour Day upon us, Waka Kotahi is urging drivers heading out of Wellington, or touring the top of the South Island, to be prepared and stay safe in holiday weekend traffic.
State Highway 1, Transmission Gully, is now open to all traffic following protest action earlier this morning. The southbound lane was closed for just over an hour from approximately 8 am