Hill Rd closed tonight to recover truck.
Emergency closure on Remutaka Hill Road tonight
The NZ Transport Agency is advising that Remutaka Hill Road will be closed from midnight tonight, Wednesday 9 October, to approximately 5.30am tomorrow, Thursday 10 October to recover a truck.
A crane and heavy vehicle tow truck will be on the road during the recovery of the truck which crashed on the Upper Hutt side of the road on Tuesday night.
There will not be any access to Remutaka Hill Road while the recovery operation is underway so road users are advised to plan ahead.
There may be times when vehicles can be escorted over Remukata Hill Road or when stop/go traffic control can be used to enable vehicles to get through. Traffic supervisors at the closure points will able to advise road users.
Plan ahead for a safe, enjoyable journey. Keep up to date with:
Traffic updates: nzta.govt.nz/traffic/wellington
Facebook: facebook.com/nztawgtn
Twitter: twitter.com/nztawgtn
Journey planner: journeys.nzta.govt.nz/wellington
Phone: 0800 4 HIGHWAYS (0800 44 44 49)
Pamela’s Kiwi food tour
Pamela, a resident of Bert Sutcliffe Village, has a passion for good food, great company, and exploring new places. A seasoned traveller and cruising enthusiast, Pamela has sailed to numerous destinations, sampling local cuisines along the way.
Closer to home, alongside her son-in-law and daughter, she has discovered a variety of restaurants that showcase the diversity of New Zealand’s culinary scene. Whether you’re planning a road trip, dreaming about your next cruise, or simply searching for a great dining spot, these are Pamela’s top food recommendations to inspire your next adventure.
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Moe mai rā, Nicholas.
We're sad to announce the passing of Nicholas Boyack, our Hutt Valley reporter who has long written for The Dominion Post, The Hutt News and Upper Hutt Leader.
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