Source: New Zealand Transport Agency
With the planned closure of State Highway 58 now just a week away, Wellington drivers must be ready for the impact it will have on local highways and travel times.
State Highway 58 will be closed for safety improvement works between Friday, 28 April and Monday, 1 May, unless postponed by bad weather. The highway will be closed from 8:00 pm on Friday to 4:00 am on Monday.
The closure will allow work to be completed on the State Highway 58 Safety Improvements project between Moonshine Road and Mount Cecil Road. Contractors are reconstructing a section of the highway to prepare the road for new median and side safety barriers.
People travelling between the Hutt Valley and Porirua/Kāpiti must use State Highway 1 and State Highway 2 via Ngauranga instead. This means more vehicles will be using these highways and a greater chance of traffic congestion and travel delays.
Drivers must plan for this and expect delays when travelling between Wellington/Hutt Valley and the Kāpiti Coast. People should avoid journeys where possible, use public transport, or allow extra time for their travel.
Drivers are also encouraged to check road conditions before their journey. The Waka Kotahi Journey Planner does provide estimates for travel times on the state highway network.
Waka Kotahi Journey Planner(external link)
There will be local access to properties and businesses outside the works area from either end of State Highway 58. Residents inside the full closure work area, and emergency services, will have access as required.
Dry weather is required for the work to be completed successfully. If wet weather is forecast, the closure will be postponed to the weekend beginning Friday, 5 May or the weekend beginning Friday, 12 May.
