Contractors will soon be carrying out essential repairs to the State Highway 2 rail crossing near the Hewletts-Maunganui-Golf Rds roundabout.

Due to the nature of the repairs and to enable them to be completed in the shortest time possible with the least impact, NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi said there would be a 24-hour full road closure on the short section of SH2 Hewletts Rd between the Newton Rd roundabout and Golf Rd roundabout, in both directions.

“The closure is for 24 hours from 6am Saturday, February 15, to 6am Sunday, February 16,” the agency said.

“While the closure is in place traffic will detour via Newton St, Hull Rd and Maunganui Rd.

“As this work is weather dependent, these timeframes are approximate and subject to change.”

NZTA said while contractors aimed to minimise disruption, people should expect travel delays due to the nature and location of these works.

“There will be some noise and vibration associated with the works.”