SH2 Remutaka Hill

Roadworks update

23 July 2024

State Highway 2 Remutaka Hill maintenance closure - 1 night on Sunday 11 August

The SH2 Remutaka Hill will close for essential maintenance and safety improvements for one night on Sunday 11 August. The closure begins at 9pm Sunday 11 August and ends at 4am Monday 12 August.

Escort Crossings

We are able to escort drivers over the hill at certain times during the closure. Bookings can now be made online with NZTA Wellington Transport Alliance using this link:

Remutaka Hill Closure Escort Booking Form

People wanting to cross the hill during the closure should book in advance for a place on the escorted crossings. Please book by 4pm Friday, 9 August.

Any issues, please email customer@wta.nzta.govt.nz

The escort crossings will occur at:

• 10:30pm (22:30) Hutt to Featherston
• 11:30pm (23:30) Featherston to Hutt
• 12:30am (00:30) Hutt to Featherston
• 1:30am (01:30) Featherston to Hutt

Escorted crossings are available for light vehicles only. To keep our workers safe, heavy vehicles cannot be accommodated.

Please be patient - the crossings will be slow for everyone's safety.

Numbers are strictly limited and vehicles turning up without a booking risk being turned away or having to wait at the closure point for the next opportunity. If you have a genuine emergency on the night, the Hill Manager will decide how best to help you.

Access will be available for 'flashing light' emergency services throughout the closure.

We understand the closures may inconvenience some road users and thank you for your patience and understanding as we carry out this essential maintenance work.

These regular night closures significantly reduce the number of disruptions for road users at other times. Road crews can complete a large amount of work safely during these closures because multiple crews can work across the hill at the same time without disrupting traffic.

For further information on the Remutaka Hill maintenance closures, please visit: https://www.nzta.govt.nz/remutaka

Six month schedule

We are still finialising the closure schedule for the remainder of 2024. We will keep you updated when the dates are finialised and available. Thank you for your pateience and understanding as we finalise the schedule.

More information

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

SH2 Remutaka Hill road night closures

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