REMINDER: State Highway 2 Remutaka Hill night closures begin this weekend

Five nights of night closures begin on State Highway 2 Remutaka Hill, this Sunday (1 September).

State Highway 2 Remutaka will be closed Sunday to Thursday nights, between 9 pm and 4 am.

Road crews will replace road signs, clean up graffiti, remove litter, clear slips, rockfalls, and drains, and fix safety barriers.

While full closures are disruptive for drivers, it is the most effective way to complete the work.

Road crews can work faster than they would if the work was done under stop/go. Night closures cause less overall disruption, as traffic volumes on the route are lower than during the day. Overall, they allow repairs to be completed more quickly.

Escorted trips are available on closure nights, and it is essential these are booked in advance.

Plan ahead and make sure you’re on the list if you need to travel over the hill. Having a booked slot means you will be able to complete your journey.

With night closures also planned for resurfacing work on State Highway 2 in the Hutt Valley from 1 to 8 September, travel delays can be expected when travelling between Wellington and the Remutaka Hill.

Media release: Resurfacing works planned - State Highway 2 Hutt Valley(external link)

Drivers with bookings for escorted hill crossings must factor this into their travel plans to ensure they meet their booking times.

State Highway 2, Remutaka Hill, planned night closures. September – December 2024:

Important information for Remutaka Hill closures:

• Escorted crossings are available during closure nights but must be booked in advance. We always communicate well before planned closures and provide contact details so bookings can be made.
• Bookings can be made online on the NZTA website:
  Remutaka Hill Closure Escort Booking Form(external link)
• Bookings are essential - drivers who turn up without one risk being turned away. If you have a genuine emergency on the night, the hill manager will decide how best to help you.
• The escorted crossings are for light vehicles only. To keep our contractors safe, heavy vehicles can’t be accommodated.
• Full access is always available for emergency services.

More information about planned maintenance closures for Remutaka Hill can be found on our website:

• SH2 Remutaka Hill road night closures(external link)
• Wellington Transport Alliance(external link)