Source: New Zealand Transport Agency
A section of State Highway 2 (SH2) in Pahiatua will be closed to southbound traffic for 7 nights in November, while the road is resurfaced.
This asphalt resurfacing work will take place on SH2 Main Street, between Dawson Street and Princess Street from Sunday November 10.
Crews will be working from 6pm to 6am Sunday to Thursday nights (weather permitting). Work is expected to be complete on 19 November, at 6am.
A detour will be in place for all southbound traffic.
The southbound detour is via Paterson Street, Sedcole Street, Kiwi Street and back to SH2.
Northbound traffic on SH2 will not be affected during these works.
The detour is expected to add less than 5 minutes to journey times. This one-way closure and detour will allow crews to complete this asphalt resurfacing work as safely and efficiently as possible, while keeping traffic moving around the worksite.
Please note, some parking near the worksite will be unavailable during work hours.
Access to businesses remains via footpaths and the detour route.
Outside of work hours, the road will be open with a 30km/h temporary speed limit in place.
In the event of works being delayed due to wet weather, programming changes or unforeseen circumstances, updates will be provided on our NZTA social channels and Journey Planner.
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi is thanking road users in advance for their patience and their support taking the detour, while we complete this important road resurfacing work to improve the road’s long-term condition.
This summer renewals season, we have a range of maintenance works planned across the region including on the SH2 corridor between Norsewood and Eketāhuna. Road users can expect to encounter a number of work sites and sections of newly sealed road on their journeys. Please plan ahead and expect delays. Before leaving for your destination check Journey Planner for the most up to date information on high-impact works on the state highway network.
Upcoming maintenance works on SH2:
- State Highway 2, resurfacing: Asphalt resurfacing works are underway on SH2/ Stanley St in Dannevirke from today, 29 October – 1 November, between 6.30am – 5pm each day. A detour is in place for northbound traffic via Rawhiti St, Queen St, Allan St, Cole St, and back to SH2. Southbound traffic continues through site.
- State Highway 2, resealing: Maintenance works are taking place near Tamaki River Rd from today, 29 October – 15 November, between 6am – 7pm each day. Daytime stop/go will be in place.
- State Highway 2, rebuild: Crews are starting rebuild works on SH2 north of Ball Rd, between Woodville and Dannevirke, slightly earlier than expected from 29 October. It’s expected to take 4-5 weeks. Daytime stop/go will be in place.
- For more information about the 2024/2025 road maintenance season, please visit
NZTA’s Manawatū-Whanganui maintenance and operations webpage
