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Remutaka Hill may close at short notice due to strong winds

19 January 2021 4:32 pm | Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency

Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency is advising that, due to strong winds expected on State Highway 2 through the Remutaka Hill, this evening’s road works have been cancelled.

Funding secured to design Ngaumutawa Rd roundabout

7 August 2020 3:53 pm | Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency

Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency has secured funding to begin design work for a roundabout at the Ngaumutawa Road/State Highway 2 intersection in Masterton.

Overnight road closures in Wellington next week

3 July 2020 3:07 pm | Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency

Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency is advising of overnight closures in central Wellington next week for road works.

Motorists should expect significant delays on SH2 Petone due to slip

29 June 2020 4:11 pm | Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency

Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency is advising motorists to expect significant delays on State Highway 2 northbound to Petone due to a slip that has closed the left lane, and to consider taking an alternative route.

Demolition of quake-prone Kilbirnie buildings to begin

29 June 2020 9:19 am | Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency

Work is set to begin to remove unsafe buildings at 29 and 47 Wellington Road, Kilbirnie.

Remutaka Hill night time closures to resume from 10 November

7 October 2019 10:41 am | NZ Transport Agency

Planned full night time closures of State Highway 2 over the Remutaka Hill are set to resume from Sunday 10 November to enable essential maintenance and slip prevention works to be safely carried out.

Changes to layout of Hawkestone Street, Wellington

11 March 2019 3:03 pm | NZ Transport Agency

The NZ Transport Agency and Wellington City Council will be introducing changes to the Hawkestone Street/State Highway 1 intersection to improve safety and efficiency for road users and pedestrians.

Wellington drivers urged to be aware of summer ice

31 January 2019 3:46 pm | NZ Transport Agency

The NZ Transport Agency is urging drivers across the Wellington region to be aware over the next week of potentially hazardous ‘summer ice’ on the roads.

Wellington regional transport update – no 2

5 May 2016 2:00 pm

The Wellington Regional Transport Response Team says while the Wellington transport network is returning to normal, people still need to take care and plan for their commute home.

Wellington regional transport update

5 May 2016 12:55 pm

The Wellington Regional Transport Response Team says heavy rainfall has affected parts of the transport network and is advising motorists to plan ahead.

Mt Victoria Tunnel colour scheme updated after trial

4 May 2016 6:26 pm

After a five-month trial of the colour scheme for the Mt Victoria Tunnel upgrade, a decision has been made on the final paint colour on the inside of the tunnel portals and along the pathway.

Smart motorway open days will help you get ready to get smart

4 May 2016 2:15 pm

With the launch of Wellington’s smart motorway just a few weeks away, the NZ Transport Agency is holding two open days where people will be able to have their questions answered by the project team.

How to get your Wellington Anniversary Weekend traffic fix

22 January 2016 8:45 am

If you’re one of those people who get their kicks from sitting in holiday traffic queues, then make sure you get your fix this Wellington Anniversary Weekend.