Major works starting soon in Lower Hutt

Fom mid-November major works will get underway in Lower Hutt as part of Te Wai Takamori o Te Awa Kairangi.

To make way for the new Melling Bridge, stop banks, and shared pathways, we’ve asked Wellington Electricity to relocate underground electricity cables currently within the construction zone.

The work needs to be done now, before major construction gets underway, to help avoid future disruption and keep the wider project on track. 

What to expect

Work will be delivered in three sections from November 2025. Crews will operate during the day and, in some areas, at night to minimise disruption, keep access open, and complete the project as quickly and safely as possible.

The first two sections of work will take place between November 2025 and April 2026. The third section is scheduled to commence in March 2026, and more detail will be available closer to the time.

Impacted roads include:

• Connolly Street
• Rutherford Street
• Melling Link Road
• part of Melling Bridge
• Dudley Street
• Andrews Avenue
• parts of High Street
• Laings Road
• Queens Drive
• Ewen Bridge
• Marsden Street

If your home or business is on the route, you’ll receive further information from Te Wai Takamori o Te Awa Kairangi and Wellington Electricity before the work begins.

Traffic management and access

Wherever possible, at least one lane along the route will remain open.  Access to businesses and homes will be maintained throughout, and clear signage and traffic management will be in place to keep the city moving.

Find out more

We understand there will be a high degree of community and business interest in this project.  

Further details about timings and traffic management updates will be posted regularly on www.welectricity.co.nz/teawakairangi

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