Work is set to begin later this month on improvements to the shared path on Jarden Mile.

The project is a joint piece of work involving NZTA/Waka Kotahi and the Wellington City Council (WCC). It will see a range of improvements made to the path - e.g. a better surface and widened corner -at its northern end where it will link to the soon-to-be-opened Ngauranga to Petone section of Te Ara Tupua.

It is not part of Te Ara Tupua project works – but will see improvements made to existing shared path infrastructure at the Ngauranga interchange. This includes drainage work, as well as upgrades to the path.

Because it will require the closure of the State Highway 2 southbound offramp, traffic will be affected.

Two weeks of night closures are planned - Sunday , 22 March to Thursday, 26 March, 9 pm to 4:30 am, and Sunday, 29 March to Thursday, 2 April, 9 pm to 4:30 am.

Drivers wanting to exit SH2 and access SH1 at Ngauranga will need to continue south on SH1 and exit at Aotea Quay (see detour map below). This is a longer distance and will require extra travel time. Drivers should plan accordingly.

The closures are timed to happen at night when traffic volumes are lower. This helps minimise disruptions and delays.

Further works are planned in the area over the next three months. Updates will be provided for work that will affect traffic.

Drivers are encouraged to follow all traffic management in place and temporary speed limits while work is ongoing. They are there to keep contractors and the public safe.

Works Schedule:

• Sunday, 22 March until Thursday, 26 March - 9 pm to 4:30 am

• Sunday, 29 March until Thursday, 2 April - 9 pm to 4:30 am

  • State Highway 2 southbound offramp CLOSED

  • Drivers wanting to exit SH2 and access SH1 at Ngauranga will need to continue south on SH1 and exit at Aotea Quay

  • Traffic management will be set up from 8 pm – delays can be expected while this is underway