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    Road alerts and closures

    There may be some delays during these works so please plan your travel accordingly. Works are weather dependant. Thank you for your patience.

    LocationDate and hours Details
    State Highway 2, Remutaka HillSunday 17 May to Thursday 21 May (nights), 9pm-4amFull road closure for drainage work and routine maintenance. More information here.
    State Highway 2, Featherston, Fitzherbert Street, between Waite Street and Daniell StreetTuesday 19 May (night), 7pm-5amNorthbound stop/go traffic controls in place for water mains connections
    State Highway 2, Tauwharenikau, north of No.1 LineTuesday 19 May (night), 7.30pm-4.30amStop/go traffic controls in place for maintenance
    State Highway 2, Greytown, south of Bidwills Cutting RoadFriday 22 May (during the day), 7am-5.30pmStop/go traffic controls in place for paving work
    Fox Street/Birdwood Street intersection, Featherston Monday 25 May to Friday 24 July, 7.30am-5pmImproving pedestrian safety at this intersection with centre islands, footpath extensions and more
    State Highway 2 Remutaka Hill RoadVarious Find dates and details about upcoming planned night closures for State Highway 2 Remutaka Hill Road here.
    State Highway 2, GreytownSaturday 27 June, 2pm to 9pm (postponement date Sunday 28 June) Main Street (SH2) will be closed between North Street and Papawai Road
    McMaster Street, GreytownSaturday 27 June, 1pm to 9pm (postponement date Sunday 28 June) McMaster Street from Main Street to East Street
    State Highway 2, GreytownSaturday 25 July (postponement date Sunday 26 July), 2pm to 9pmMain Street (SH2) between Jellicoe Street and Hastwell Street 
    McMaster Street, GreytownSaturday 25 July (postponement date Sunday 26 July), 1pm to 9pmMcMaster Street, from Main Street to East Street 
    Mole Street, GreytownSaturday 18 July, 5pm to 7pmTraffic management around Mole Street for Festive Night Glow 
    Mole Street, GreytownSaturday 18 July, 4pm to 8pmMole Street from Wood Street to Kuratawhiti Street
    Roading status
    The bridge that crosses the Hurupi Stream on Cape Palliser Road is OPEN with a 10km/h speed limit in place. More information: Hurupi Stream Bridge weight restriction lifted

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    Information current as at 15 May 2026