Media releases

15 November 2024 9:27 am | NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi

Update 9:25am: The flooding has receded, and State Highway 2 now has both southbound lanes open.

13 November 2024 4:39 pm | NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi

Drivers are warned to expect short delays and a detour route when travelling on State Highway 53 between Featherston and Martinborough tomorrow.

13 November 2024 1:47 pm | NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi

Wairarapa residents and drivers need to be ready for maintenance works and median barrier repairs on State Highway 2 between Masterton and Carterton next week.

11 November 2024 1:15 pm | NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi

People wanting to access Queen Elizabeth Park this Sunday (17 November) can expect delays as road crews resurface the Mackays onramp on State Highway 1.

17 October 2024 2:29 pm | NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi

The state highway summer maintenance season will be making its mark on the Kāpiti Coast next month.

12 October 2024 1:40 pm | NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi

Update 1:40 pm: State Highway 2 is now open to one lane under stop/go temporary traffic management.

17 September 2024 1:30 pm | NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi

Update 1:30 pm - The slip has been cleared and State Highway 58 is now open in both directions.

16 September 2024 12:47 pm | NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi

Wellington drivers are asked to plan ahead for a closure of the Mount Victoria Tunnel tomorrow night (Tuesday 17 September).

16 September 2024 11:45 am | NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi

Drivers will need to take extra care on State Highway 2 Remutaka Hill tomorrow, as there is a chance of snow falling on the road.

15 September 2024 8:25 pm | NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi

Update 8:25pm: State Highway 58 is now open in both directions following a serious crash late this afternoon.

12 September 2024 4:48 pm | NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi

Road crews are making good progress on road resurfacing along the Hutt Valley State Highway 2 corridor.

23 August 2024 10:54 am | NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi

Night works are planned tonight (Friday), Sunday, and Monday for State Highway 2 between Masterton and Carterton.

22 August 2024 11:18 am | NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi

Drivers need to be ready for five nights of night closures on State Highway 2 Remutaka Hill, beginning 1 September.

22 August 2024 10:50 am | NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi

Drivers travelling on highways in the lower North and Upper South Islands can expect a wet end to the week.

19 August 2024 4:04 pm | NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi

Update 5:55am: The Waihenga Bridge reopened just before midnight.