Source: New Zealand Transport Agency
9:30 pm
State Highway 2 has reopened in both Featherston and Carterton.
However, a local road closure remains in place in Carterton. Access to Pembroke Street from State Highway 2 is closed to traffic.
8 pm
State Highway 2 is now fully open in both directions at Kaitoke.
Closures remain in place on State Highway 2 in Featherston and Carterton while a Police homicide investigation into this afternoon’s incident remains ongoing.
Local road detours are available at both locations, but drivers can expect travel delays and should allow extra time for their journeys.
Updates on the highway’s status can be found on the NZTA/Waka Kotahi website:
6:30 pm
There is a further closure of State Highway 2 in relation to today’s police incident in Wairarapa and Kaitoke.
State Highway is now closed in Featherston between Revans and Lyon Streets due to a police investigation.
A local road detour is available. Drivers must follow instructions of police an emergency service on site.
A road closures also remain in place on State Highway 2 in Carterton between Holloway Street and Victoria Street.
State Highway 2 at Kaitoke near Kaitoke Loop Road is now open under stop/go traffic management.
Drivers can expect ongoing delays and closures while Police investigations continue. Road users must factor this into their travel plans.
Updates will be provided as the situation changes, and the highway’s status can be checked on the NZTA/Waka Kotahi website.
5:25 pm
State Highway 2 is also now closed in Carterton between Holloway Street and Victoria Street due to an incident being managed by Police.
A local road detour is available via Park Road, Rutland Road, and Richmond Road.
Drivers must follow all instructions from Police and emergency services at the scene
Further update will be provided when the highway’s status changes.
5 pm
Due to a police incident, State Highway 2 is currently closed in both directions north of Upper Hutt.
The highway is closed to traffic near Kaitoke Loop Road.
Drivers should avoid the area and delay their journey. All road users must follow the directions of emergency services on site.
Updates on the highway’s status can be found on the NZTA/Waka Kotahi website:
