Tag: state_highway_2
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NZTA Announces Overnight SH2 Maintenance in Auckland
NZTA Waka Kotahi announced planned maintenance on Auckland's SH2 for July 12, from 11:59 PM to 5 AM. Work includes road surface and line marking, with stop/go traffic and ramp closures, affecting travel between specific sections.
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NZTA Announces Nighttime Maintenance for Auckland's SH2 in July
NZTA will conduct nighttime maintenance on Auckland's SH2 from July 5-8, 2026. Drivers should expect stop/go traffic, ramp closures, and lane restrictions, with work being weather dependent.
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Police Urge Caution on Wellington's State Highway 2 Amid Flooding and Rockfall
New Zealand Police are advising motorists to take extra caution on State Highway 2 in Wellington due to flooding and rockfall. Drivers should adjust to conditions, maintain following distances, and avoid unnecessary travel.
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Truck Breakdown Blocks SH 2 Remutaka Hill Westbound Lane
A truck breakdown has blocked the westbound lane of State Highway 2, Remutaka Hill, near Wellington, since 5:45 am. Police advise motorists to expect delays or postpone travel, with no injuries reported.
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Serious Crash Closes SH2 in Central Hawke's Bay, Two Seriously Injured
A serious two-vehicle crash has closed State Highway 2 in Central Hawke's Bay, between Otane and Pukehou. Two people are seriously injured, and motorists should expect delays and use diversions.
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Auckland's SH2 to Undergo Nighttime Maintenance in Late June
NZTA Waka Kotahi announces essential streetlight maintenance on Auckland's SH2 in late June. Motorists should anticipate nighttime stop/go traffic, ramp closures, and lane restrictions across multiple sections, with work being weather-dependent.
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Waioweka Gorge Recovery Works Accelerate on State Highway 2
Recovery efforts are ramping up in Waioweka Gorge on State Highway 2, with new contracts awarded to restore full access. This includes major slip repairs and culvert improvements, alongside planned evening closures, to enhance resilience and mitigate significant economic impacts.
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Urgent Barrier Maintenance on Auckland's SH2 Tonight
NZTA Waka Kotahi will conduct urgent barrier maintenance on Auckland's SH2 tonight, June 11, 2026, from 10 PM to 5 AM. Motorists face stop/go traffic between Monument and Ferndale Roads, with potential noise for residents.
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Urgent Tree Removal Scheduled for Auckland's SH2
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi will conduct urgent vegetation control on State Highway 2 between Heaven Road and Dimmock Road on June 9, 2026, to remove a hazardous tree, causing stop/go traffic and potential noise.
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SH2 Mangatāwhiri Lanes Cleared After Crash
State Highway 2 in Mangatāwhiri, Counties Manukau, is now fully clear after an earlier crash. New Zealand Police confirmed both lanes are open, with one person hospitalized in moderate condition. Police thanked motorists for their patience.
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SH2 Mangatāwhiri Blocked After Two-Vehicle Crash
A two-vehicle crash on State Highway 2 in Mangatāwhiri has blocked both lanes, causing traffic disruption. Emergency services are on scene, and one person has moderate injuries. Motorists should avoid the area.
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NZTA Announces Overnight Maintenance on SH2 in Auckland
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi will conduct overnight maintenance on State Highway 2 in Auckland from June 1-3, affecting sections between Okaeria, Steen, Pinnacle Hill, and Dobson Roads. Drivers should expect stop/go traffic and potential noise.
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Serious Crash Blocks State Highway 2 in Twyford, Injuries Reported
New Zealand Police are responding to a serious crash on State Highway 2/Hawke’s Bay Expressway near the Ngaruroro River in Twyford. All lanes are blocked, injuries are reported, and motorists should avoid the area.
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Hawke's Bay State Highway Roadworks Update: King's Birthday Weekend Pause and Ongoing Projects
NZTA Hawke's Bay announces planned state highway roadworks from May 23 to June 5, 2026, including a pause for King's Birthday weekend. Motorists should expect various closures, detours, and delays across the network.
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Serious Crash Blocks Western Hutt Road Northbound Lanes
A serious crash involving a vehicle and a bike has blocked northbound lanes on State Highway 2 / Western Hutt Road near Silverstream, Wellington. One person is seriously injured, and motorists should expect delays.
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Fatal Crash Closes State Highway 2 in Wairoa
One person has died and another is moderately injured following a single-vehicle crash on State Highway 2 in Wairoa. Police have closed the road for a scene examination, advising motorists to avoid the area.
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State Highway 2 Closed Near Wairoa After Serious Crash
State Highway 2 east of Wairoa is closed between Ohuia Road and Iwitea Road due to a single-vehicle crash with serious injuries. Motorists should expect delays and avoid the area.
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State Highway 2 Waiohiki Northbound Lanes Closed After Crash
State Highway 2 Waiohiki northbound lanes are closed near SH50 due to a single-vehicle crash reported just before 1 p.m. No injuries occurred, but motorists should expect delays and use detours.
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Woman Dies After Being Struck on SH2 Horokiwi
A woman has died after being struck by another vehicle on State Highway 2 at Horokiwi yesterday evening. The incident occurred after she exited her car following a minor crash, prompting a police investigation into the fatal accident.
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Pedestrian Struck on SH2 in Wellington, Causing Major Delays
A pedestrian was hit by a car on State Highway 2 (Hutt Road) in Wellington this evening, blocking southbound lanes. Emergency services are on site, and significant traffic delays are expected. Police will release injury details soon.
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Critical Injuries Reported in Two-Vehicle Crash on State Highway 2 in Edgecumbe
A severe two-vehicle collision has blocked State Highway 2 in Edgecumbe, Bay of Plenty. With at least one person critically injured, the Serious Crash Unit is investigating. Motorists face diversions and are urged to delay their travel plans.
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NZ Transport Agency Announces Night Maintenance on State Highway 2
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi has scheduled night-time road surface maintenance on State Highway 2 between Rawiri Road and Kopuku Road. The work will take place from May 10 to May 12, requiring stop/go traffic management.
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Police Name Victim of Fatal State Highway 2 Crash in Takapau
New Zealand Police have identified 58-year-old Matthew John Dasent as the victim of a fatal vehicle crash that occurred on State Highway 2 in Takapau on April 29. Investigations into the circumstances of the incident are currently ongoing.
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Auckland's SH2 to Undergo Nighttime Maintenance in Early May
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi announces nighttime maintenance on SH2 in Auckland from May 3-7, 2026, with potential delays and detours.
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Fatal Crash on State Highway 2 in Takapau
One person has died and four others are injured after a two-vehicle crash on State Highway 2 in Takapau. The road is closed with detours in place, and motorists should expect delays.
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State Highway 2 Blocked in Takapau After Two-Vehicle Crash
State Highway 2 in Takapau is blocked following a two-vehicle crash. Injuries are suspected, and drivers should avoid the area due to expected delays.
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State Highway 2 Maintenance Scheduled in Auckland
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi announces upcoming maintenance on State Highway 2 between Monument Road and Heaven Road, starting April 8th. Expect traffic management and potential noise.
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Hawke's Bay State Highway Roadworks Continue Through March
Motorists in Hawke's Bay should anticipate disruptions on State Highway 2 and other routes due to ongoing asphalting, bridge repairs, and road rebuilds throughout March.
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Timothy Waka Maru Named as Victim in Fatal Dannevirke Crash
Police have identified Timothy Waka Maru, 55, as the man who died following a crash involving a cyclist on State Highway 2 in Dannevirke on Friday, January 23.
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State Highway 2 in Dannevirke Blocked After Early Morning Crash
State Highway 2 near Aerodrome Road in Dannevirke is currently blocked due to a crash reported at 5:15 AM. Motorists are advised to seek alternative routes.
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