Source: New Zealand Transport Agency
Three nights of roadworks are planned for Featherston next month as the state highway summer maintenance programme continues in Wairarapa.
The intersection of State Highway 2 and 53 will be repaired from Tuesday, 7 January to Thursday, 9 January, between 9 pm and 4:30 am.
Roxanne Hilliard, Wellington Alliance Manager says it is about ensuring a well-used intersection is properly maintained.
“Once completed, this work will improve the strength of the intersection, making it more resilient and safer for all road users.”
Ms Hilliard says the work has been planned at night when traffic volumes are lower to minimise disruption.
“However, traffic management set up will begin from seven pm, and drivers may experience delays from then. Please factor it into your travel plans and allow a little extra time for your journeys.”
Minor highway closures will be required, with local road detours available. The roads will be open to traffic during the day under a temporary speed limit of 30 km/h.
There will be no on-street parking at night in the areas around the intersection when work is underway, but parking will be available during the day.
NZTA/Waka Kotahi and the Wellington Transport Alliance thank the public for their patience and cooperation while this critical state highway maintenance is completed.
Works Schedule and Detour Routes:
- SH2 Fitzherbert St and Revans Street, Tuesday night, 9 pm to 4:30 am
- SH2 closed to all traffic between Wakefield Street and Fox Street
- Local road detour via Fox Street and Wakefield Street
- SH53 Revans St. Wednesday night, 9 pm to 4:30 am
- SH53 closed to all traffic at the intersection of SH2 and Revans Street and Orion Way
- Local road detours available via Bethune Street, Brandon Street and Daniell Street
- SH2 Fitzherbert Street and Revans Street. Thursday night, 9 pm to 4:30 am
- Paving the whole section of road
- SH2 closed to all traffic between Wakefield and Fox Streets
- SH53 closed from SH2 intersection and Orion Way
More Information:
The work is funded from a $278 million investment in Wellington’s state highways in the 2024-27 National Land Transport Programme. $162 million will be invested in maintaining state highway assets, and another $116 million is ringfenced for state highway pothole prevention –
