UPDATED - State Highway 2, Remutaka Hill, night closures coming in November

Regular users of State Highway 2, Remutaka Hill, need to be ready for five nights of maintenance closures on the route beginning 5 November.

Update 24 October:

A change has been made to the planned times for escorted crossings.

They Featherston to Hutt Valley crossing will now be at 10.30 pm, and not 12:30 am as previously scheduled.

The Hutt Valley to Featherston escorted crossing will still be at 11:30 pm

People wanting to cross the hill during the closure must book in advance for a place on the escorted crossings.

For Sunday night, please book by 4 pm Friday, 3 November. For Monday to Thursday nights, please book by 4 pm each day for that night.

Bookings can be made online on the Waka Kotahi website:

• Remutaka Hill Closure Escort Booking Form(external link)

23 October:

Contractors will carry out planned maintenance nightly between 9 pm and 4 am starting Sunday, 5 November and finishing Friday morning, 10 November. The road will be closed to traffic

These are the last planned closures for 2023. Dates for 2024 will be released soon.

Planned work includes extensive asphalt resurfacing each night, weather permitting. It requires large machinery which takes up much of the road. This means there will only be two escorted crossings each night. 11.30pm Hutt to Featherston, and 12.30am Featherston to Hutt.

People wanting to cross the hill during the closure should book in advance for a place on the escorted crossings.

For Sunday night, please book by 4 pm Friday, 3 November. For Monday to Thursday nights, please book by 4 pm each day for that night.

Bookings can be made online on the Waka Kotahi website:

• Remutaka Hill Closure Escort Booking Form(external link)

Waka Kotahi understands these closures do cause travel delays. However, these regular maintenance closures are essential for keeping this vital state highway link open.

Full closures also help reduce the overall disruption for road users. They allow road crews to work more efficiently and complete repairs faster. Doing the work during the day under stop/go traffic controls would create major travel delays. Closing the highway is also much safer as some maintenance tasks require large machinery that uses most of the road area.

Waka Kotahi wants to thank drivers for their patience and cooperation while Wellington Transport Alliance contractors complete this work.

Important information for Remutaka Hill closures:

• Escorted crossings are available during closure nights but must be booked in advance. We always communicate well before planned closures and provide contact details so bookings can be made.
• Bookings can be made online on the Waka Kotahi website:
  • Remutaka Hill Closure Escort Booking Form(external link)
• Bookings are essential - drivers who turn up without one risk being turned away. If you have a genuine emergency on the night, the hill manager will decide how best to help you.
• The escorted crossings are for light vehicles only. To keep our contractors safe, heavy vehicles can’t be accommodated.
• Full access is always available for emergency services.

State Highway 2, Remutaka Hill Closure Dates. July-December 2023

More information about planned maintenance closures for Remutaka Hill can be found on our website:

SH2 Remutaka Hill road night closures