Information about roadworks in the Wellington-Kāpiti region
Well maintained roads are an important part of keeping people safe. While we aim to do this work with as little disruption as possible, we know that roadworks can be inconvenient. Thanks for your patience and understanding while we do this important work.
Please drive carefully through work sites and stick to the temporary speed limits. If you’re driving around the Wellington region, roadworks on the state highway network may affect your travel plans.
Below is a quick outline of the major works planned for the coming week. We’ll keep you posted on future works and have regular updates on local radio stations.
State Highway 1
ResurfacingMonday to Thursday night. Traffic controlled by stop/go.
Pukerua Bay
Mill and fillsWednesday night. Traffic controlled by stop/go.
| Location | Type of work | Start date |
|---|---|---|
Basin Reserve This work is happening on Monday night and Tuesday to Thursday during the day. | Manhole and service cover repairs |
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Fishermans Table to Steam Museum | Tree removal | Tuesday to |
Mungavin offramp - southbound Crews will be doing watercutting. Traffic will be controlled by stop/go. | Lighting pole installation | Tuesday and Wednesday nights, offramp closed. Please use Titahi Bay offramp. |
Waikanae Crews are resurfacing the road at night. Traffic will be controlled by stop/go. | Resurfacing | Wed and Thursday nights, Stop/go. |
State Highway 2
Please allow extra time for your journey if you are travelling through the Wairarapa over the coming weeks, as there are multiple work sites. Keep to the temporary speed limit for your safety and the safety of our work crews. Allow plenty of room between you and the vehicle in front to minimize the risk of damage to your windscreen and paintwork.
| Location | Type of work | Start date |
|---|---|---|
Ngauranga to Petone Crews will be resurfacing the northbound lanes, setting up from 7pm and working through the night to 5:30am. One lane will remain open at all times. A temporary speed limit of 30kph and speed humps will be in place through the work site. Work is expected to take 17 nights. There will be no impact on traffic during the day. | Resurfacing | ALMOST FINISHED 3 nights left the week commencing 18 April |
Rimutaka Hill Crews will be working during the day. Traffic will be controlled by stop/go. | Channel clearing | Tuesday and Wednesday. Stop / go |
NOTE: If bad weather should strike, work will be postponed to the next suitable night.