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15 March update #2: Due to forecast strong winds the road closure planned for Thursday, 16 March has also been cancelled. Revised State Highway 2 closure times for this operation will be provided when they have been finalised.
Waitangi Bridge on SH51 between Napier and Clive will close overnight this week (Tuesday 7 – Friday 10 March) for work to further secure the gas pipeline which is attached to the underside of the bridge.
Waka Kotahi is advising that SH25 between Hikuai and Whangamata has re-opened for light vehicle use only, under stop-go traffic management. Drivers should expect delays while contractors continue working to stabilise the road and widen the surface.
Roading crews will be out at a number of sites around both Hawke’s Bay and Tairāwhiti this week, as work continues to restore more access for communities
Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency advises of the following closures for motorway improvements. Work delayed by bad weather will be completed at the next available date, prior to Friday, 10 March 2023.
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 (5 March 2023).
While the North Island continues to experience record volumes of rainfall, especially in areas such as Northland, Coromandel and the East Coast, the South Island has had ideal conditions for delivery of the annual Waka Kotahi summer state highway maintenance programme.
Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency is advising motorists that State Highway 2 will be closed between Puha and Matawai from 10am today to allow crews full access to clear a new slip which has blocked the road.
