Information about roadworks in the Wairarapa region
Well maintained roads are an important part of keeping people safe. While we aim to do this work with as little disruption as possible, we know that roadworks can be inconvenient. Thanks for your patience and understanding while we do this important work.
Please drive carefully through work sites and stick to the temporary speed limits. If you’re driving around the Wairarapa, roadworks on the state highway network may affect your travel plans.
Below is a quick outline of the major works planned for the coming week from 25 September 2016 . We’ll keep you posted on future works and have regular updates on local radio stations.
State Highway 2
Tree maintenance
Wednesday
Carterton
Lane changes to allow crews to do tree maintenance work by the Big Apple.
Tree maintenance
Wednesday
Rimutaka Hill Road
Traffic will be controlled by stop/go for guardrail and underslip repairs.
Traffic controlled by stop/go to allow crews to repair an electronic sign. Repair Electronic Warning Sign Monday - Wednesday Te Marua
Crews are replacing a sump and a 30km/h speed limit will be in place while crews are working. Sump replacement Monday to Friday
Kiriwhakapapa Road
Traffic will be controlled by stop/go while resurfacing work is underway.
Ruamahanga River Bridge
Traffic will be controlled by stop/go while resurfacing work is underway.
Resurfacing
Monday - Tuesday
State Highway 53
| Location | Type of work | Start date |
Bidwells Cutting | Tree removal | Monday - Tuesday |
West of Wards Line | Tree removal | Wednesday - Friday |
Greytown (by fruitstalls) | Tree maintenance | Wednesday |
Carterton | Tree maintenance | Wednesday |
NOTE: If bad weather should strike, work will be postponed to the next suitable night.
Monday to Friday
| Location | Type of work | Start date |
Greytown (by fruitstalls) Traffic will be controlled by stop/go between Renall Street and the intersection with State Highways 2 and 53 while crews dig out and resurface small sections of the road through Featherston.
| Road surface repairs | Monday to Friday days |
Rimutaka Hill Road | Underslip repair | Tuesday to Friday days |
NOTE: If bad weather should strike, work will be postponed to the next suitable night.