16 March update

Please note that shift 2 (due to take place tomorrow, Tuesday 17 March) will now require a closure. The below information replaces the earlier information:

Shift 2 – Tuesday 17 March 

Crews will work on both northbound lanes between the Elizabeth Street roundabout and the Eleventh Avenue off-ramp, there will be lane switches, and the Waihī Road on-ramp to SH2, as well as the Koromiko Street/Waihī Road on-ramp will be closed. Detours will be in place via Eleventh Avenue, Cameron Road and Elizabeth Street, returning traffic to SH2. 

All other information below remains accurate. NZTA thanks motorists in advance for their understanding as we carry out this important resurfacing work.

13 March update

Work has recently been completed on the southbound section of State Highway 2 (SH2) Takitimu Drive and attention is now shifting to the northbound side of the state highway for resurfacing.

From Monday 16 March, crews will be working over 4 nights, between 8pm and 5am, to resurface SH2 between Eleventh Avenue on-ramp and the Elizabeth Street roundabout. 

The work involves removing the existing asphalt road surface and reconstructing with a new one, noise and vibration can be associated with this type of work. Line marking is reinstated once the surface has been replaced.  

What to expect: 

Shift 1 - Monday 16 March 

Work will require the closure of the Waihī Road on-ramp to SH2, as well as the Koromiko Street/Waihī Road on-ramp. Detours will be in place via Eleventh Avenue, Cameron Road and Elizabeth Street, returning traffic to SH2. 

Shift 2 – Tuesday 17 March 

Crews will work on both northbound lanes between the Elizabeth Street roundabout and the Eleventh Avenue off-ramp, there will be lane switches, but no closures are required.  
 

Shift 3 and 4 – Wednesday 18 and Thursday 19 March 

The final 2 nights of work will involve closing the northbound exit ramp to the Elizabeth Street roundabout. With this ramp unavailable, traffic will continue along SH2 to the Chapel Street off-ramp before heading back up toward Cameron Road.