Lower North Island/Upper South Island - planned state highway roadworks - updated

30 June 2023 1:33 pm:

Important information for drivers

The school holidays are here, and with more traffic on the highways, it is crucial motorists drive responsibly so they keep themselves and others safe.

Be aware of risks like driver fatigue. Particularly if you are travelling long distance. Fatigue makes you less alert, it slows your reaction times, impairs your decision-making and driving ability, and can even make you more intolerant towards other drivers.

More information about driver fatigue, how it affects drivers, signs to watch for, and how to counter it can be found on our website.

• Driver fatigue

Remember, if you feel tired – stop driving and take a break. It really can be a matter of life or death.

North Island

• The latest dates for planned night works and road closures for State Highway 2, Remutaka Hill, have been announced.
  • Latest dates for State Highway 2 Remutaka Hill planned maintenance closures 

• Median barrier installation work will begin this weekend between Whakatiki Street and Fergusson Drive. Work will take place overnight from Sunday to Thursday nights - 7 pm to 5.30 am.
  • Whakatiki Street to Fergusson Drive – median barriers

• State Highway 58 between Transmission Gully and the Pāuatahanui roundabout is closed this weekend for road reconstruction.
  • Weekend closure coming for State Highway 58 at Pāuatahanui – Wellington drivers, be ready and plan ahead

South Island

• The Metservice has weekend weather warning in place for southern Marlborough and Tākaka/Golden Bay
  • Top of the south drivers – stay safe and be ready for wet weather driving

• Maintenance and upgrade works continue until July on State Highway 6, Hira – Rai Saddle.
  • Keeping State Highway 6 strong
    
• Weekday (Mon-Fri) stop/go traffic controls are in place between 7 am and 5.30 pm on State Highway 1, Weld Pass, from 3 July to 11 July. This is for channel and drainage works. It requires the road to be restricted to one lane under a 30 km/h speed limit to allow contractors to carry out the work safely. Drivers can expect five-to-ten-minute delays while this work is underway and should factor it into their travel plans.

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. Further details about regional state highway conditions and roadworks are also published on our website:

• Wellington Roadworks(external link)
• Nelson/Marlborough traffic updates(external link)
• Tasman traffic updates(external link)

NOTE: Roadworks are dependent on weather and other factors. Bad weather can see work postponed to the next suitable night in the works programme.

Wellington, Porirua, Kāpiti and Hutt state highways

State Highway 1

SH1 Ngauranga Flyover southbound ROAD CLOSED

• Sunday, 9 pm-4.30 am - for resurfacing
• Detour via Hutt Road

SH1 Glenside, ROAD CLOSED Westchester Drive northbound on ramp to Porirua

• Sunday, 9 pm-4.30 am - for resurfacing
• Local road detour signposted

SH1 Ngauranga Gorge, near Newlands off ramp

• Monday and Tuesday, 9 pm-4.30 am
• Northbound one lane closed for asphalt resurfacing

SH1 Ngauranga Gorge, near Rail Bridge

• Wednesday, 9 pm-4.30 am
• Northbound one lane closed for asphalt resurfacing

SH1 North of Ōtaki, bottom of Forest Lakes Hill

• Saturday to Friday, day/night
• Altered lane layout for safety project

SH1 North of Ōtaki, near Pukehou Bridge

• Saturday and Wednesday, 7 pm-5:30 am
• Stop/go traffic control for turn-around bay construction

SH1 Manakau, near South Manakau Road

• Saturday and Wednesday, 7 pm-5:30 am
• Stop/go traffic control for safety project

SH1 South of Kuku

• Sunday to Monday, 7 pm-5:30 am
• Stop/go traffic control for road repairs

State Highway 59

SH59 Plimmerton, near James Street and near Marina View

• Thursday, 7 pm-5.30 am
• Southbound one lane closed for asphalt resurfacing

SH59 North of Paekākāriki, near Transmission Gully interchange

• Monday to Thursday, 7 pm-5.00 am
• Stop/go traffic control for water main works

State Highway 58

Paremata-Haywards Road CLOSED, between Pāuatahanui roundabout to SH58/SH1 interchange FULL WEEKEND ROAD CLOSURE

• Friday, 30 June 9 pm to Monday, 3 July 5am day/night
• Road CLOSED for road reconstruction works
• Local road detour signposted

SH58 Paremata-Haywards Road CLOSED, between Pāuatahanui roundabout to SH58/SH1 interchange eastbound ROAD CLOSED

• Thursday night, 9 pm-4.30 am
• Road CLOSED for road project works
• Local road detour signposted
• Heavies, please use state highways not local roads

SH58 Haywards Hill Road

• Sunday to Thursday, 7 pm–6 am
• Stop/go traffic control for safety project

SH58 Paremata-Haywards, between Pāuatahanui roundabout to SH58/SH1 interchange

• Tuesday and Wednesday, 7 pm-5.30 am
• Stop/go traffic control for project works

State Highway 2

SH2 Petone off ramp, ROAD CLOSED

• Monday, 9 pm-4.30 am - asphalt resurfacing
• Follow detour signposted

SH2 Silverstream, passing the intersection NORTHBOUND ROAD CLOSED

• Sunday, 9 pm-4.30 am - asphalt resurfacing
• Detour via Fergusson Drive to Whakatiki Street

SH2 Petone, near Petone off ramp

• Tuesday, 7 pm-5.30 am
• Northbound one lane closed for asphalt resurfacing

SH2 Upper Hutt, Totara Park intersection

• Sunday to Wednesday, 7 pm-6 am
• Stop/go traffic control for shoulder widening and barrier upgrade

SH2 Upper Hutt, Gibbons Street to Totara Park

• Wednesday to Thursday, 7 pm-6 am
• Stop/go traffic control for line marking

Birchville, South of Topaz Street

• Monday, 7 pm-5.30 am
• Stop/go traffic control for guardrail repairs

Wairarapa state highways

State Highway 2

SH2 Between Carterton and Masterton(external link)

• Northbound and southbound passing lanes closed day/night for safety improvement project works
• Stop/go traffic control various sites
• The Carterton District Council also has traffic restrictions on Hughes Line(external link)

SH2 North of Masterton, near Ōpaki – Kaiparoro Road

• Tuesday, 8 am-4 pm
• Stop/go traffic control for road repairs

SH2 North of Masterton, near Kiriwhakapapa Road

• Wednesday to Thursday, 8 am-4 pm
• Stop/go traffic control for road repairs

SH2 North of Mt Bruce

• Monday, 8 am-4 pm
• Stop/go traffic control for road repairs

Marlborough state highways

State Highway 1

SH1 Para Swamp

• Monday and Tuesday,
• Pre-seal works
• Stop/Go traffic Management

SH1 Tuamarina

• Wednesday to Friday
• Pre-seal Works
• Stop/Go traffic Management

SH1 approx. 0.5km up Weld Pass, Blenheim side

• Monday, 3 July to Tuesday, 11 July, 7.00 am till 5.30 pm
• Drainage Works
• One lane closure, stop/go traffic management, 30 km/h temporary speed limit

SH1 Grove Road – near Auckland Street

• Monday to Wednesday
• Drainage Works
• Stop/Go Traffic Management

State Highway 6

SH6 Nelson Street, Blenheim(external link)

• Ongoing until July
• Watermain works
• Marlborough District Council project

Nelson/Tasman state highways

State Highway 6

SH6 Rai Saddle to Hira

• 15 May to 17 July, 7 am - 6 pm daily
• Scour protection below slip sites and general maintenance Expect 10-minute delays
• Stop/Go traffic control and 30 km/h temporary speed restrictions in various locations

SH6 Dellow’s Bluff, Murchison

• 50 km/h speed restrictions.  Road is open to two lanes
• Rockfall area

SH6 Tahunanui Drive, between Bisley Avenue and Green Street

• Saturday, 8 am-4 pm
• Street light replacement installation
• Temporary speed limit of 30 km/h

SH6 Foxhill

• Monday to Wednesday, 7:30 am – 5 pm
• Road surface testing
• Stop/go traffic management and 30 km/h speed restrictions
• No unattended speed restrictions overnight

SH6 Clark Valley

• Thursday, 7:30 am – 5 pm
• Road surface testing
• Stop/go traffic management and 30 km/h speed restrictions. 
• No unattended speed restrictions overnight

SH6 Kawatiri-Murchison Highway, near Doctor Creek Quarry

• Monday to Thursday, 7:30 am – 5 pm
• Installation of sub-soil drain in the road shoulder
• 30 km/h temporary speed restrictions and one lane during working hours.
• 50 km/h temporary speed restrictions and road open to two lanes, outside working hours.

State Highway 60

SH60 Bird’s Hill, Golden Bay

• Road is open to two lanes, 50km speed restriction.
• Road underslip work