Last updated at 19:10, Sunday February 8
Melling: Route 145 will detour away from Melling Station from 22 December 2025
To support the Te Wai Takamori o Te Awa Kairangi (RiverLink) project, Route 145 timetables will change from 22 December. The service will travel to Waterloo Station. Please note that from this date, connections to the Melling Line will no longer be available.
Valid from 01:00, Monday 22 December to 23:59, Tuesday 30 June
Melling: Route 149 will detour away from Melling Station from 22 December 2025
To support the Te Wai Takamori o Te Awa Kairangi (RiverLink) project, Route 149 timetables will change from 22 December. The service will travel to Waterloo Station. Please note that from this date, connections to the Melling Line will no longer be available.
Valid from 01:00, Monday 22 December to 23:59, Tuesday 30 June
Melling: Route 951 will detour away from Melling Station from 22 December 2025
To support the Te Wai Takamori o Te Awa Kairangi (RiverLink) project, Route 145 timetables will change from 22 December. The service will begin at Queensate. Please note that from this date, connections to the Melling Line will no longer be available.
Valid from 13:00, Monday 26 January to 23:59, Tuesday 30 June
Timberlea: Norana Road bus stop closures, Wednesday 21 January to Friday 20 February, weekdays, 7am - 5pm
Due to roadworks, bus stops 8612 Norana Road at Aniseed Grove (near 64) and bus stop 9612 Norana Road at Aniseed Grove (near 51) will be closed and passengers are advised to use bus stop 8613 Norana Road at Timberlea Park and bus stop 9613 Norana Road opposite Timberlea Park respectively.
Valid from 07:00, Wednesday 21 January to 17:00, Friday 20 February
From Sunday 25 January Route 29 and Route 39 will no longer travel down Derwent Street.
This will mean that routes 29 and 39 will not stop outside the Island Bay New World on Medway Street. Customers accessing the Island Bay shops from these routes can transfer to the route 1 bus or walk from the nearest bus stop on The Parade. For more information and maps visit the link below.
Valid from 06:02, Thursday 22 January to 16:20, Sunday 22 February
Stop 6960 Island Bay Shops - Medway Street will close from Sunday 25 January due to the reroute of bus routes 29 & 39.
With routes 29 and 39 not stopping outside New World, you need to transfer to the route 1 bus or walk from the nearest bus stop on The Parade to access the Island Bay shops.
Valid from 06:33, Thursday 22 January to 16:33, Saturday 28 February
From Sunday 25 January Route 29 and Route 39 will no longer travel down Derwent Street.
This will mean that routes 29 and 39 will not stop outside the Island Bay New World on Medway Street. Customers accessing the Island Bay shops from these routes can transfer to the route 1 bus or walk from the nearest bus stop on The Parade. For more information and maps visit the link below.
Valid from 06:00, Thursday 22 January to 16:55, Saturday 28 February
Expect delays as buses detour for the Ewen Bridge slip‑lane closure (until further notice).
All stops remain open. School 854 buses travelling towards Ewen Bridge will detour via Herbert St. As the work site progresses, the detour may change slightly. We will keep you updated.
Valid from 06:06, Wednesday 28 January to 18:06, Friday 17 April
Ākau Tangi Evans Bay project – Evans Bay Parade stop changes From Friday 23 January.
Stop 6551 (opposite 464 Evans Bay Parade) has been removed permanently. Stop 6550 (opposite Belvedere Road) has temporarily moved 170m north, now located outside 424 Evans Bay Parade.
Valid from 14:22, Friday 23 January to 17:22, Thursday 30 April
Karori: Bus stop 4331 closing permanently from Thursday 5 February 2026
Due to the installation of cycleways, bus stop 4331 will close, and passengers are advised to use bus stop 4332 Karori - Allington Road or bus stop 4330 Karori Road (near 364).
Valid from 00:00, Thursday 5 February to 00:00, Friday 20 February
Karori: Bus stop 5331 closing permanently from Thursday 5 February 2026
Due to the installation of cycleways, bus stop 5331 Karori Road opposite Karori Park will close, and passengers are advised to use bus stop 5330 Karori Road (381) or bus stop 5332 Karori - Karori Road.
Valid from 00:00, Thursday 5 February to 00:00, Friday 20 February
Evans Bay Parade (near Cog Park) – Stop 6548 moved during works until further notice.
This stop has moved temporarily. Please use the temporary stop 115m along Evans Bay Parade toward Hataitai Beach, directly opposite the Rata Road intersection, until further notice
Valid from 14:29, Tuesday 27 January to 17:29, Tuesday 31 March
Woburn Park & Ride: Some parks and North exit closed Thursday 5 February - Friday 13 February
The North exit and some carparks at the Northern end of the Woburn Park & Ride will be closed for works Thursday 5 February - Friday 13 February. Southern exit and carparks are unaffected.
Valid from 05:00, Thursday 5 February to 23:59, Friday 13 February
Plan ahead — buses may be delayed across Lower Hutt due to traffic congestion, especially at peak times.
Traffic congestion in Lower Hutt, including around the Ewen Bridge slip‑lane works, is contributing to bus delays at various times. Some delays are unavoidable as traffic builds. Please allow extra travel time.
Valid from 10:41, Monday 2 February to 13:41, Saturday 28 March
School buses in the Hutt Valley may be delayed due to traffic congestion.
Traffic congestion in Lower Hutt, including around the Ewen Bridge slip lane works, is contributing to delays at various times.
Valid from 13:07, Monday 2 February to 13:07, Saturday 25 April
Friday 6 and Sunday 8 February – Buses replace all services between Wellington and Upper Hutt
Please allow extra time for travel. Metlink website timetable highlights train trips affected in pink. See bus replacement timetable (PDF) for bus departure times.
Valid from 05:00, Friday 6 February to 01:00, Saturday 7 February
Friday 6 to Sunday 8 February – Buses replace all services between Wellington and Waikanae
Please allow extra time for travel. Metlink website timetable highlights train trips affected in pink. See bus replacement timetable (PDF) for bus departure times.
Valid from 05:00, Friday 6 February to 01:00, Monday 9 February
Friday 6 to Sunday 8 February – Buses replace all services between Wellington and Masterton
Please allow extra time for travel. Metlink website timetable highlights train trips affected in pink. See bus replacement timetable (PDF) for bus departure times.
Valid from 07:00, Friday 6 February to 21:00, Sunday 8 February
Buses replacing trains on the Hutt Valley Line this Waitangi Weekend will detour due to roadworks on Ewen Bridge
Travel will take longer than usual, and additional delays may be caused by traffic congestion.
Valid from 04:00, Friday 6 February to 23:59, Sunday 8 February
Victoria Street: Bus detour and bus stop closures, 9pm Tuesday 10 - 4am Wednesday 11 February.
Due to roadworks, routes 7, 17 and 25 will detour away from Victoria Street with bus stops 6708, 6710 and 6711 closed.
Valid from 21:00, Tuesday 10 February to 04:00, Wednesday 11 February
7:08pm from Lyttelton Avenue to Ascot Park is cancelled
Valid from 19:08, Sunday 8 February to 19:28, Sunday 8 February
6:10pm from Miramar Shops to Johnsonville is cancelled
Valid from 18:10, Sunday 8 February to 19:24, Sunday 8 February
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