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NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) has re-opened the northern section of the State Highway 1 Desert Road between Tūrangi to Rangipō to traffic from noon today (Friday 21 February).
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) is reminding drivers to plan ahead as State Highway 2 (SH2) through the Waioweka Gorge will be closed between 10am and 6pm daily on Monday 24 February, Tuesday 25 February and Wednesday 26 February to complete essential maintenance work.
The State Highway 2 (SH2) Waioweka Gorge is a vital road running through the rugged landscapes of the Eastern Bay of Plenty, it stands as an important link between the East Coast and the rest of New Zealand, not only for the public but also for freight.
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi advises of the following closures for motorway improvements. Work delayed by bad weather will be completed at the next available date, prior to Friday, 28 February 2025.
UPDATE: Due to asphalt supply issues, this work will now take place over seven nights, from Sunday 23 February to Monday 3 March (inclusive), with no work overnight on Friday 28 February and Saturday 1 March.
New Zealand Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) advises road users to plan ahead and expect delays as contractors work to rebuild a section of State Highway 1 at Awanui, from this Sunday (23 February).
People travelling on State Highway 1 between Johnsonville and Tawa need to prepare for night-time closures from this Sunday, 23 February for resurfacing works.
UPDATE 19 February:
Recent bad weather and its impact on other state highway maintenance work in Wellington means the start date for this work has been delayed.
