Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency

SH2 Remutaka Hill November closures

6 November 2025


 

The SH2 Remutaka Hill will close for resurfacing, paving, drainage and vegetation  maintenance for 5 nights from Sunday 16 - Thursday 20 November, 9pm to 4am.

Escorted crossings

We are able to escort drivers over the hill at certain times during the closures. Bookings can be made online here: 

Remutaka Hill Closure Escort Booking Form

Book in advance by 4pm on Friday for the Sunday 16 November closure, and 4pm the day prior for weeknight closures. Escorted crossings are for light vehicles only, not heavy vehicles.

Reduced escorted crossings this month

Due to more extensive resurfacing works this month, there are a reduced number of escorted crossings, as follows. It's not possible to accomodate more than two crossings as this can cause delays to the road re-opening the next morning. 

  • 10:30pm (22:30) Featherston to Hutt
  • 11:30pm (23:30) Hutt to Featherston

Please be patient - the crossings will be slow for everyone's safety. Numbers are strictly limited and vehicles without a booking risk being turned away or having to wait for the next opportunity. Access will be available for 'flashing light' emergency services throughout the closure. Road crews can complete a large amount of work during these closures to keep this road safe for road users.

Thank you for your patience as we carry out this essential maintenance work.

2026 escorted crossings

You may notice that you can't book crossings for next year. We will notify you in the coming months about when you can make a booking.

 

 

SH2 Hutt Valley closures

Please be aware that works are also happening on SH2 in the Hutt Valley at the same time, with detours through Upper Hutt between 9pm - 4.30am. Please allow extra time to get to the Remutaka Hill.

More information here 

 

 

More information

 
 

For further information visit: nzta.govt.nz/remutaka

You can email us at customer@wta.nzta.govt.nz

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