Regular travellers between Wellington and Wairarapa need to plan ahead for a night closure of State Highway Remutaka Hill in August.

One night closure is planned for  Sunday night, 11 August. The route will be closed between 9 pm and 4 am.

The closure is for essential maintenance work. Doing the work at night under a full closure when traffic volumes are lower minimises disruption for drivers. It is also safer for road crews and allows work to be completed much faster. 

Access to the route will be strictly limited. However, escorted crossings can be reserved for people who have booked in advance. This must be done by 4 pm Friday, 9 August.