Emergency services and people with an essential need to travel now have a second link for travel between between Napier and Hastings.
SH2 Napier-Hastings Expressway has reopened this evening from the roundabout at the intersection of Pakowhai Rd and the Whakatu Arterial Link, north to Napier.
Both north and south bound lanes will be opened.
Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency Journey Manager for Hawke’s Bay Andre Taylor says this opens up another critical link between Napier and Hastings.
“Our contractors and engineering teams have been working hard to open up as much of the network as possible.”
“We acknowledge there will be a lot more people wanting to move between the cities, and ask that people consider delaying their journey unless it is essential.
“Please drive to the conditions, as the road has seen significant amounts of silt and debris in recent days, and won’t look exactly the same as it did before the cyclone.
“We are confident that with this additional route, we can now move essential supplies and greater assistance into Napier.
Please ensure you check the latest weather conditions with MetService, and consult the Waka Kotahi Journey Planner for the most up to date information on road closures.
Journey Planner(external link)
For those who can’t yet access internet, there is local programming available on The Breeze 97.5, The Hits 89.5 and Civil Defence information on Newstalk ZB Hawke’s Bay 96.7.
Journey Planner is updated 24/7 by Waka Kotahi traffic operations centres and is the best source of the most recent and reliable information available on state highway closures and disruptions. Remember to refresh the page when checking the status of highways to ensure that the latest updates are displayed.
