Here’s our weekly update on road closures and traffic changes in Lower Hutt from Friday, March 27- April 3 2026

Slip lane from Queens Drive on to Laings Road: closed

Laings Road: will re-open from Tuesday March 31
(From Wednesday April 1 westbound cars will only be able to turn left from Laings Road onto High Street)

High Street northbound: closed from Wednesday April 1 from Daly Street roundabout to Andrews Avenue. (Fix Federation carpark will only be accessible to cars turning left onto High Street from Laings Road)

High Street southbound: open to cars turning left onto Laings Road

Queens Drive / High Street roundabout: (near McDonald’s) and the left-hand turn from High Street onto Raroa Road remain closed until December 2026 as part of SH2 Melling Transport Improvements

Rutherford Street (north of Melling Link Bridge) to Connolly Street: night works continue from 7pm to 5am, there is no access to through traffic on Rutherford Street from north of Melling Link Bridge and the Melling Road / Connolly Street roundabout during this time

The footpath on Rutherford Street (by Repco) is set to reopen next week

Connolly Street (southbound from Mills Street) is scheduled to re-open next week

Connolly Street (north end near the stopbank) will have a stop/go detour in place from Monday for trenching works, weather permitting. Cyclists and pedestrians will be guided through the area/ or can use the temporary path on the stopbank.

Our ongoing thanks to everyone for adjusting their routines while this important work continues.

If you’re travelling by car please follow all directional signage and allow extra time for your journey. Navigation apps like Waze or Google Maps can also help you plan the best route on the day.

Public transport is also an option: Metlink encourages commuters to catch a bus or take the train. It reduces pressure on the road network, lowers emissions, and can be a quicker journey. Use the journey planner on the Metlink app, and find your fare at metlink.org.nz

Source: Te Awa Kairangi – Delivering RiverLink

27/03/26