FW: Information for Hutt cyclists - Traffic management to be removed on SH2 at Silverstream next week
Gene Clendon
FYI…
From: communi...@wellingtonwater.co.nz <communi...@wellingtonwater.co.nz>
Sent: Friday, 10 October 2025 12:41 pm
Subject: Information for Hutt cyclists - Traffic management to be removed on SH2 at Silverstream next week
Kia ora
Works to connect Whakawhirinaki Silverstream Pipe Bridge to the drinking water network were successfully completed last week!
Final checks and corrosion protection of the new pipeline welds are being completed, and reinstatement of road surfaces will be underway in the next couple of weeks. We expect traffic management to be removed from SH2 at Silverstream on Wednesday 15 October, and from Fergusson Drive at the end of the month.
This means the northbound shoulder, adjacent to SH2 at Silverstream will remain closed until 15 October.
While the northbound shoulder is impacted, we’re advising cyclists to opt for alternative routes for their commute:
- Road bikers are advised to get off at Kennedy Good Bridge (Avalon) and use Harcourt Werry Drive, Taita Drive and Eastern Hutt Road
- Bikes that can manage a gravel trail can cross the Manor Park Pedestrian Rail Bridge and then use the track past the Manor Park Golf Course
Cyclists can also use the train service between Manor Park and Silverstream.
- For the full bus replacement schedule during the works, check out MetLink’s webpage.
- Please note, some northbound trains do not accept bicycles during peak hours. Cyclists can look up any day on the MetLink timetable and find out which service allows bikes (any service without a c).
As we near completion, we’re aiming to open the pipe bridge to the public at the end of October. Further updates on this will be provided via the project webpage and our social media channel.
Please let us know if you have any questions. Thank you for your patience and understanding as we work to improve our region’s water supply resilience.
Ngā mihi nui,
Ann Nguyen she/her
Communications and Engagement Advisor
Private Bag 39804, Wellington Mail Centre 5045 |
