Update: NZTA is advising motorists that planned night works to take place this week have been cancelled and are to be rescheduled.
NZTA is advising motorists that planned night works at the Melling Link and Kelson/Major Drive Intersections detailed below, which were scheduled to take place this week have been cancelled, and are to be rescheduled.
NZTA will advise of new dates and times for the rescheduled work as soon as possible.
There has been a change to the scheduling for these works. The timing for night works at the Melling Link and Kelson/Major Drive Intersections are now as follows:
Drivers travelling on State Highway 2 through the Hutt Valley at night next week can expect to see some roadworks on their journeys.
The Wellington Transport Alliance will resurface parts of the highway on Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday nights, weather permitting.
Mark Owen, Regional Manager Lower North Island/Top of the South, says the work is part of the the annual state highway maintenance programme.
"We are continuing work that's been ongoing on the route since the start of summer. Sections of highway are at the stage where they need resurfacing."
“Road crews will add a layer of specialised asphalt on top of the existing road. It improves the surface texture, skid resistance and water drainage. Not only does it make the highway safer, it also extends its life cycle," Mr Owen says
He says the work will be done at night when there are fewer vehicles on the roads. The work will require partial highway closures and stop/go traffic controls and some short detours will be needed to avoid work areas.
"You can't do work like this without causing some disruption for drivers, but doing it at night minimises the impact as much as possible."
Mr Owen warns that, with the State Highway 2 Remutaka Hill night closures also underway during the week, it's essential that drivers factor the Hutt Valley works into their travel plans.
"We don't want people to miss the 9 pm cut-off for the Remutaka Hill closure or to miss escorted crossings they have booked for. If you are driving between Wellington and Wairarapa next week, plan ahead and make sure the road works don't catch you out."
NZTA/Waka Kotahi and the Wellington Transport Alliance thank drivers for their patience and cooperation while this essential maintenance is completed. Drivers must follow traffic management in place and observe all temporary speed limits. They are there to keep the public and roadworkers safe.
Kelson/Major Drive intersection
Kelson/Major Drive Intersection detour map
Melling Link Intersection detour map
Dowse Interchange to Melling Link detour map
