Regular users of State Highway 2 Remutaka Hill have some critical dates they need to plan for.

The Wellington Transport Alliance has confirmed the night closure schedule for State Highway 2 Remutaka Hill for the first half of 2026.

Roxanne Hilliard, Alliance Manager, says regular users of the route should be aware of the 2026 schedule.

“We do not want anyone to be caught out by the closures. That is why we are putting this information out as early as we can so people can plan ahead, be ready and avoid unnecessary delays as the nearest detour route is via the Pahiatua Track or SH3 Te Ahu a Turanga.” 

“They are both significantly longer routes for people wanting to travel between Wairarapa and Wellington.” Ms Hilliard says.

State Highway 2, Remutaka Hill, planned night closures (9pm-4am) - January – June 2026

1 - Sunday 11 January 2026. 5 - Sunday 15 February 2026. 5 - Sunday 15 March 2026. 1 - Sunday 19 April 2026. 5 - Sunday 3 May 2026. 5 - Sunday 10 May 2026. 1 - Friday 15 May 2026..

In total, there will be 23 nights of closures on the route from January until the end of June.