SH35 Gisborne city night closures
We’re closing parts of State Highway 35 (SH35) in Gisborne city at night in November to carry out asphalt repairs. The road needs to be closed so crews can safely use the heavy machinery needed for this work. Detours will be in place, and residents will still be able to access their properties.

We’re doing the work at night to avoid the busiest travel times, reduce impacts on local businesses and freight, and minimise disruption for people travelling through Gisborne during the day.

SH35 closure sites in map above:

1.Customhouse Street: Night closures (6pm-4am) from 2-5 November.

2.Wainui Road: Nighttime stop/go (8pm-5am) from 5-6 November. (in orange)

3.Wainui Road: Night closures (8pm-4am) from 6-8 November.

4.Awapuni Road: Night closures (6pm-4am) from 9-13 November.

The Waikura retaining wall continues to take shape, with around 760 of the 1,800 concrete hex blocks now in place.

State Highway 35
SH35 Pōtaka to Wharekahika/Hicks Bay:

The road is open 24/7 with stop/go traffic management in various places, including at Waikura underslip and Hoia Hill underslip where permanent repairs are underway. Expect some delays.

SH35 Wharekahika/Hicks Bay to Ruatoria:

Recovery work by the Transport Rebuild East Coast alliance (TREC) is continuing at various sites under stop/go traffic management and other temporary traffic management, including at Punaruku slip, Mangahauini Gorge, and Kemps Hill. Slope stability and drainage works are being carried out at Paronga, expect short delays.

A road rebuild will be starting Tuesday 27 October and run through to Saturday 14 November, 7am-7pm, Monday to Saturday. Stop/go traffic management will be in place during work hours, with delays of up to 10 minutes. Outside of work hours, a 30km/h temporary speed limit will be in place.

SH35 Ruatoria to Tolaga Bay:

TREC have active worksites with stop/go traffic management in this section. Expect minimal delays.

A road rebuild will be starting Wednesday 28 October and run through to Wednesday 11 November, 7am-7pm, Monday to Saturday. Stop/go traffic management will be in place during work hours, with delays of up to 10 minutes. Outside of work hours, a 30km/h temporary speed limit will be in place.

There will be a team carrying out small areas of patch repairs in this section of SH35. Temporary speed limits will be in place at several sites.

SH35 Hikuwai Bridge:

With progress continuing at the new Hikuwai Bridge, road users can expect minor lane movements and traffic changes over the next month and leading up to project completion in December.

Please take care when driving through, follow the temporary traffic management and speed limits, and allow a little extra time.

SH35 Rototahe

Crews are installing guardrail and carrying out culvert work from 6am-6pm, Monday to Friday through to December. Traffic lights and a single-lane traffic system will remain in place overnight. Allow for 5-10 minute delays.

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Upcoming State Highway 2 closure
State Highway 2 (Mātāwai Road) daytime closure:

State Highway 2 (Mātāwai Road) between Pilmer and King Roads (Bloomfield Road intersection) will be closed from Monday 23 November to Monday 30 November between 8.40am and 7pm for a road rebuild. There is a scheduled opening from 2.20pm to 3.20pm to allow for school traffic. Other works outside of this closure will be carried out under stop/go traffic management with an expected delay of 10 minutes.

Traffic will be detoured via Bushmere Road. Resident access will be maintained.

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State Highway 2 Mōrere to Wairoa
SH2 Mōrere No.1 Culvert:

Slope repair work is underway until Monday 16 November, 8am-6pm, Monday to Friday. Stop/go traffic management will be in place during work hours, with delays of up to 5 minutes.

SH2 Whakakī, near Whakaki Beach Road, Wairoa:

A road rebuild is underway until Friday 27 November, 7am-5pm, Monday to Friday. Stop/go traffic management is in place during work hours, with delays of up to 10 minutes. Outside of work hours, a 30km/h temporary speed limit will be in place. Facebook.

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State Highway 2 Mātāwai to Gisborne
SH2 Waioweka Gorge:

The installation of a new rockfall protection system at the Goldsmith slip site is a major milestone in the recovery of State Highway 2 through the Waioweka Gorge, with two-way traffic expected to resume early next month. Be sure to check Journey Planner before you travel.

SH2 Kortes Culvert, north of Mātāwai:

Initial culvert strengthening and upgrade work is underway. Stop/go traffic management is in place, with up to 5 minute delays possible.
SH2 Mātāwai to Gisborne:

Through October crews will repair sections of SH2 between Mātāwai and Ormond ahead of resealing early next year. Temporary speed limits will be in place at several sites.