State Highway 2 Remutaka Hill night closure planned for August

Regular travellers between Wellington and Wairarapa need to plan ahead for a night closure of State Highway Remutaka Hill in August.

One night closure is planned for  Sunday night, 11 August. The route will be closed between 9 pm and 4 am.

The closure is for essential maintenance work. Doing the work at night under a full closure when traffic volumes are lower minimises disruption for drivers. It is also safer for road crews and allows work to be completed much faster.

Access to the route will be strictly limited. However, escorted crossings can be reserved for people who have booked in advance.

This must be done by 4 pm Friday, 9 August. Bookings can be made on our website:

Remutaka Hill closure escort booking form(external link)

NZTA/Waka Kotahi appreciates full closures do cause travel delays. However, regular maintenance closures are essential for keeping a vital state highway link open. They also significantly reduce the risk of bigger failures, which could create more disruption for road users.

We appreciate your patience and understanding while our contractors carry out their work.

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 Waka Kotahi website - see the link to the Remutaka Hill closure escort booking form above.
• 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
• Wellington Transport Alliance