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 (23 April 2023).
Anzac Day Holiday Advice
With the Anzac Day holiday happening on Tuesday, 25 April, drivers need to be aware many Dawn Services and commemorative events are occurring across the region. Travellers need to be aware some of these will require road closures and/or traffic management (events are listed in the schedule below).
Where possible, projects and maintenance work aren’t done on public holidays. But there will be some areas on the state highway network where holiday drivers can expect delays. Congestion and delays are likely today and Tuesday on State Highway 1, Otaki to Levin, and State Highway 2, Remutaka Hill.
Road users should factor holiday traffic into their travel plans and allow a little extra time to get where they are going. Take care on the roads, make sure you get to your destination safely, and check road conditions before you go.
Holiday journeys – Anzac Weekend(external link)
Other important information for road users
- Bad weather will affect the region’s roads this weekend. The Metservice has warnings and watches in place for the Lower North Island and upper South Island. People must drive to the conditions, and be prepared for hazards such as slips, localised flooding, and treefalls. For holiday travellers with ferry connections, make sure you factor in extra travel time and check road conditions before your journey.
- There is a changed traffic layout on local roads for travellers using the Picton ferries.
- Regular users of State Highway 58 between the Hutt Valley and Pauatahanui need to be getting ready for a full weekend closure from 28 April to 1 May. This will see an increase in traffic using State Highway 1 and State Highway 2.
Further details about regional state highway conditions and roadworks are also published on our website:
NOTE: Roadworks are dependent on weather and other factors. If bad weather should strike, work will be postponed to the next suitable night in the works programme.
Wellington, Porirua, Kāpiti, Hutt
State Highway 1
SH1 Vivian Street, Tory Street to Cambridge Terrace
- Sunday and Tuesday 9 pm-5.30 am
- Wednesday and Thursday 7 pm-5.30 am
- One lane closed for various works
SH1 Thorndon, opposite Molesworth Street
- Tuesday to Thursday nights, 10 pm-5:30 am
- Northbound one lane closed for barrier repairs
SH1 North of Otaki to Ohau
- Sunday, and Tuesday to Thursday nights
- Stop/go traffic control, a different site each night
Old SH1 Waikanae, South Waikanae River Bridge
- Wednesday to Friday during the day, 8 am-4 pm
- Stop/go traffic control for line marking
State Highway 58
SH58 Paremata - Haywards Road CLOSED
Between SH1 Transmission Gully interchange and SH2 interchange
- 8 pm Friday 28 April to 4 am Monday 1 May
- CLOSED for road reconstruction works
SH58 Haywards Hill to Harris Road
- Wednesday and Thursday night, 7 pm-5 am
- Wednesday and Thursday during the day, 9 am-3 pm
- Stop/go traffic control for project works
- Altered lane layout all other times
SH58 Haywards Road
- Friday, 12 am – 12 pm
- Lane closures and altered lane layouts with restricted speed limits in place
State Highway 2
SH2 Lower Hutt, South of Normandale overbridge
- Sunday night, 7 pm-5.30 am
- Southbound one lane closed for electronic sign installation
Wairarapa state highways
State Highway 2;
SH2 Greytown, near Hastwell Street ROAD CLOSED
- Tuesday during the day, 10:30 am-12 pm
- CLOSED for Anzac Day Parade
SH2 Carterton, near Pembroke Street ROAD CLOSED
- Tuesday during the day, 10:45 am-11:45 am
- CLOSED for Anzac Day Parade
SH2 Masterton, High Street, south of S Belt intersection
- Wednesday to Friday during the day, 9 am-4 pm
- One lane closed for line-marking
SH2 Between Carterton and Masterton
- Northbound and southbound passing lanes closed day/night for safety improvement project works
SH2 South of Greytown near Bidwills Cutting Road
- Thursday night, 7 pm-5.30 am
- Stop/go traffic control for road repairs with water-cutting machine
SH2 South of Carterton, North of Waiohine River
- Wednesday night, 7 pm-5.30 am
- Stop/go traffic control for road repairs with water-cutting machine
SH2 South of Carterton
- Sunday night, 7 pm-6 am
- Stop/go traffic control for road repairs
SH2 Between Carterton and Masterton at various locations(external link)
- Sunday to Thursday nights, 7 pm-6 am
- Stop/go traffic control for safety improvement project works
SH2 Masterton, North of Cashmere Oaks Drive, Lansdowne
- Thursday and Friday during the day, 7 am-4 pm
- Stop/go traffic control for roadside levelling
SH2 Masterton, North of Lennies Road
- Monday during the day, 7 am-12 pm
- Stop/go traffic control for roadside levelling
SH2 Kiriwhakapapa, north of Masterton bypass road
- Sunday to Friday during the day, 7 am-6 pm
- Monday work stops at noon
SH2 Mt Bruce
- Wednesday during the day, 8 am-4 pm
- Stop/go traffic control for road repairs with water-cutting machine
State Highway 53
SH53 Rural area north of Princess Street intersection, Martinborough
- Monday during the day, 9 am-12 pm
- Stop/go traffic control to remove excess bitumen from the chipseal
Marlborough state highways
State Highway 1
SH1 Seddon
- Anzac Day Event – 6.30 am
- From Duncan St – Newcombe St
- 30 km/h temporary speed limit
SH1 Ward
- ANZAC Day event – 2 pm
- SH1 and Ward St, 50 km/h temporary speed limit
SH1 Koromiko to Tuamarina
- Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Renewals works
- Stop/Go traffic control
SH1 Koromiko
- Wednesday
- Pre-seal works
- Stop/Go traffic control
SH1 Koromiko and Para
- Thursday
- Renewals works
- Stop/Go traffic control
SH1 Tuamarina
- Saturday (29 April)
- Renewals works
- Stop/Go traffic control
State Highway 6
SH6 High Street, Renwick from Inkerman Street to Alma Street
- Anzac Day event
- Tuesday, 8.30 am to 10.00 am.
- A detour route will be available via Inkerman, Havelock, and Alma streets
SH6 Rai Valley to Marlborough Boundary
- Wednesday and Friday
- Roadmarking
- Stop/Go traffic control
SH6 Nelson Street, Blenheim(external link)
- Ongoing until June
- Watermain works
- Marlborough District Council project
State Highway 62
SH62 Spring Creek Roundabout to SH6 Roundabout
- Monday
- Roadmarking
- Stop/Go traffic control
Nelson/Tasman state highways
State Highway 6
SH6 Dellow’s Bluff, Murchison
- Traffic management: 50 km/h speed restrictions. Road will be open to two lanes
- Rockfall area
SH6 Whangamoas
- Forestry Operations - Long term site,
- Monday – Friday 6 am – 6 pm. (Except Public Holidays)
- Traffic Management: Stop/Go traffic lights
- Expect up to 10 minutes delay
SH6 Gladstone Road, Richmond
- Sunday 16 April to Saturday 30 April.
- Resurfacing work:
- Nights: Sunday to Saturday, except the night of Monday 24 April to observe Anzac Day
- Hours of work: 7 pm – 7 am
- Traffic management: Stop/Go traffic lights, 30km speed restrictions.
- Daytime and outside work hours: 30km speed restrictions will remain in place
SH6 Murchison Anzac Day Service
- SH6 Waller Street between Grey Street and Milton Street.
- Tuesday, 10 am – 1 pm.
- Service to be held at the Memorial on SH6 Waller Street.
- No road closure, but potential for increased congestion.
State Highway 60
SH60 Bird’s Hill, Golden Bay
- Traffic management: Road is open to two lanes, 50km speed restriction.
- Project is ongoing
- Road underslip work
SH60 Takaka, between Reilly Street and Haldane Road
- 11 April to 12 May.
- Pavement repairs:
- Days: Monday to Friday, except public holidays
- Hours of work: 7.30 am – 6 pm
- Traffic management: Stop/Go traffic lights, 30 km/h speed restrictions.
SH60 Takaka Anzac Day Service
- SH60 Commercial Street between Motupipi Street and Reilly Street will be closed in both directions
- Tuesday, 8 am – 10.30 am.
- Detour via Motupipi Street and Meihana Street.
