One week of night closures coming for State Highway 2 Remutaka Hill this month

One week of night closures coming for State Highway 2 Remutaka Hill this month

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The next set of night closures for maintenance on State Highway 2 Remutaka Hill is just 10 days away.

The route will have a week of night closures on from Sunday, 15 March, to Thursday, 19 March. The closures will run from 9 pm to 4 am each night,finishing at 4 am, Friday 20 March.

Contractors will do asphalt resurfacing, and carrying out routine maintenance such as drainage, shoulder maintenance, signage, graffiti removal, and vegetation control.

The planned maintenance is critically important in keeping a vital regional transport link resilient for road users.

They are also the most effective way of getting work done quickly and safely while minimising impact on the public.

Traffic volumes are much lower at night and fewer drivers are affected than if the work was done during the day under stop/go traffic management.

Full closures also allow contractors to complete their work faster and more efficiently. They also reduce traffic management costs.

Escorted crossings are available for people who need to travel while the night closure is in place. There will be one crossing in each direction that drivers can book for:

  • 10.30 pm – Featherston to Hutt
  • 11.30 pm – Hutt to Featherston

Bookings can be made online:  Remutaka Hill Closure Escort Booking Form

Drivers should plan ahead and make a booking if they need to travel the route at night, as the only alternative detour is via the Pahiatua Track or SH3 Te Ahu a Turanga, which is a much longer route.

Work crews will always do their best to help people join escorted crossings, but people are strongly urged to book one in advance and ensure they are not caught out.

These crossings are available for light vehicles only. Heavy vehicles cannot travel the route during these closures and must use the detour via the Pahiatua Track or State Highway 3 Te Ahu a Turanga.

The closure schedule for 2026 is available (see below) to allow people to plan ahead.

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, so people have plenty of time to make bookings.
  • Bookings can be made online on the Waka Kotahi website – Remutaka Hill Closure Escort Booking Form
  • 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 cannot be accommodated.
  • Drivers should arrive at least 15 minutes before their crossing time. This helps ensure escorted crossings depart on time and stay on schedule.
  • Drivers must follow all instructions from contractors during crossings and remain behind the pilot vehicle until the crossing is finished. This is critical for the safety of drivers and roadworkers.
  • Full access is always available for emergency services for incident responses.

State Highway 2, Remutaka Hill. Upcoming planned night closures 2026:

Nights ClosedStart 9 pmFinish 4 am
515 March20 March
119 April20 April
53 May8 May
510 May15 May
114 June15 June

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Source: NZTA / Waka Kotahi

04/03/26