Media releases

6 December 2024 3:50 pm | NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi

Essential road repairs mean there will be a week of closures on State Highway 2 between Masterton and Carterton from mid-December.

6 December 2024 9:03 am | NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi

Critical concrete repair work is planned for an important State Highway 1 rail overbridge near Manakau from Boxing Day.

3 December 2024 2:21 pm | NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi

People travelling over Remutaka Hill and through Wairarapa must keep a sharp eye on the weather tonight.

2 December 2024 9:25 am | NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi

Details of upcoming road works and closures.

1 December 2024 11:25 am | NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi

Update 11:20 pm: State Highway 2 is now open to one lane following a crash near Timberlea/Brown Owl earlier tonight.

15 November 2024 9:27 am | NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi

Update 9:25am: The flooding has receded, and State Highway 2 now has both southbound lanes open.

13 November 2024 4:39 pm | NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi

Drivers are warned to expect short delays and a detour route when travelling on State Highway 53 between Featherston and Martinborough tomorrow.

13 November 2024 1:47 pm | NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi

Wairarapa residents and drivers need to be ready for maintenance works and median barrier repairs on State Highway 2 between Masterton and Carterton next week.

11 November 2024 1:15 pm | NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi

People wanting to access Queen Elizabeth Park this Sunday (17 November) can expect delays as road crews resurface the Mackays onramp on State Highway 1.

17 October 2024 2:29 pm | NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi

The state highway summer maintenance season will be making its mark on the Kāpiti Coast next month.

12 October 2024 1:40 pm | NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi

Update 1:40 pm: State Highway 2 is now open to one lane under stop/go temporary traffic management.

17 September 2024 1:30 pm | NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi

Update 1:30 pm - The slip has been cleared and State Highway 58 is now open in both directions.

16 September 2024 12:47 pm | NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi

Wellington drivers are asked to plan ahead for a closure of the Mount Victoria Tunnel tomorrow night (Tuesday 17 September).

16 September 2024 11:45 am | NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi

Drivers will need to take extra care on State Highway 2 Remutaka Hill tomorrow, as there is a chance of snow falling on the road.

15 September 2024 8:25 pm | NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi

Update 8:25pm: State Highway 58 is now open in both directions following a serious crash late this afternoon.