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 from 15 August 2016. week. We’ll keep you posted on future works and have regular updates on local radio stations.
State Highway 1
Light pole repair and replacementSunday to Thursday nightTerrace TunnelClosed Monday night for regular maintenance work. Please follow the signed detour. Maintenance Monday night Mt Vic Tunnel
Closed Tuesday night for regular maintenance work.
Please follow signed detour. Maintenance Tuesday night Arras Tunnel
Closed Wednesday night for regular maintenance work.
Please follow signed detour. Maintenance Wednesday night Wellington Road
Resurfacing works at night. Traffic controlled by stop/go. Mill and fills Tuesday and Wednesday nights
State Highway 2
Location | Type of work | Start date |
|---|---|---|
Grounsell Crescent | Barrier replacement | Sunday to Thursday nights |
Rimutaka Hill Road | Guardrail repairs | Thursday |
| SH2 Hutt Road Crews are working near the BP station on Tuesday night to install a concrete barrier. A lane closure will be in place while crews are working. | Concrete barrier installation | Tuesday night |
State Highway 58
Location | Type of work | Start date |
|---|---|---|
Mt Cecil | Drainage | Sunday to Wednesday night |
NOTE: If bad weather should strike, work will be postponed to the next suitable night.
Culvert and maintenance work is scheduled for Sunday night. Traffic will be controlled by stop/go.
Paraparaumu Rail Overbridge
Crews are resurfacing the overbridge between 9pm and 5:50am. The overbridge will be closed while crews are working. Please follow the signed diversion.
Monday to Thursday during the day crews are installing a new barrier, southbound between 9am and 4pm. Barrier installation Daytime
NOTE: If bad weather should strike, work will be postponed to the next suitable night.
Location | Type of work | Start date |
|---|---|---|
Paekakariki Bridge | Bridge joint maintenance
| Monday |
| Terrace Tunnel The Terrace Tunnel will be closed from 9pm to Thursday | Maintenance | Wednesday night |
| Johnsonville In and around the Johnsonville | Maintenance | Sunday to Thursday nights |
| Mungavin Interchange to Whitford Brown Avenue Crews are repairing | Drainage works | Sunday night |