Lower North Island/Upper South Island - Planned state highway roadworks

Important information for drivers

Lower North Island:

• Night-time urban motorway closures on State Highway 1 between the Terrace Tunnel and the Ngauranga Interchange begin this Sunday. Three weeks of night closures are planned for essential maintenance and resurfacing works. Drivers heading in and out of Wellington’s CBD on the urban motorway can expect delays and should allow more time for their travel.
  • REMINDER: Wellington State Highway 1 Urban Motorway night closures begin this weekend(external link)
  • SH1 Wellington Urban Motorway night closures(external link)

Top of the South Island:

• There are four significant works underway across the top of the South in the coming weeks and months that will affect state highway travel. Three require night closures. It Is essential drivers be aware of the work, the impact on travel times, and ensure they plan their travel accordingly.
  • REMINDER: Night closures planned for State Highway 6, Whakatu Drive, Nelson(external link)
  • Night closures coming for State Highway 1 Weld Pass(external link)
  • Night closures planned for State Highway 6 Whangamoa Saddle(external link)
  • Median barrier installation about to begin on State Highway 60 Ruby Bay Bypass(external link)

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 (from Saturday, 10 February). Further details about regional state highway conditions and roadworks are also published on our website:

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

View the planned state highway roadworks for the Lower North Island/Upper South Island [PDF, 427 KB]