Last updated at 02:35, Monday February 16
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
Wood Street stops (Greytown) temporarily closed during road closure, 9am to 3pm, Wed 11 Feb (backup Friday 13)
Stop 4526 (Wood & Kempton St) and 4524 (Wood & Mole St (hail and ride) will be closed. R204 buses will start/end trips at stop 4522 (intersection of Kuratawhiti St, Udy St, Mole St). Passengers using 4524 can use 4522 on Kuratawhiti St. Passengers using 4526 can use 1921 or 1922 on Main Rd.
Valid from 09:00, Wednesday 28 January to 15:20, 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
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
Monday 16 to Wednesday 18 February - Buses replace some evening services between Wellington and Taitā
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 19:50, Monday 16 February to 23:59, Tuesday 10 February
Expect delays while buses detour for the Ewen Bridge slip lane closure – until further notice
All stops remain open. Route 83, Route 110 and School Bus 854 services travelling towards Ewen Bridge will detour from Victoria Street via Marsden Street, Bridge Street and Railway Avenue.
Valid from 08:17, Tuesday 10 February to 11:17, Friday 27 March
Monday 16 to Wednesday 18 February - Buses replace some evening 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 19:30, Monday 16 February to 00:35, Tuesday 17 February
Monday 16 to Wednesday 18 February - Buses replace the 7:44pm Wellington to Waikanae service between Paekakariki 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 19:00, Monday 16 February to 21:00, Monday 16 February
Hutt Central roundabout closure – High Street bus stops closed, expect delays during detour for traffic light upgrade (Mon 2 March to Dec 2026)
Routes 110, 120, 149, N22 and School Bus 951 will detour via Cornwall Street. High Street stops 8117 (outside Nissan) and 9117 (outside Burger King) near Melling Link will be closed for the duration of the upgrade. Temporary stops are located on Cornwall Street. See link for more information.
Valid from 04:00, Monday 2 March to 18:27, Saturday 27 February
Hutt: Queen Street at Riddiford Gardens one way closure — expect delays as buses detour; stop 9113 at City Fitness closed, from Thursday 19 Feb
Routes 83,110,130,145,150, 852, 853, 854, N22, N66, N88 towards Queensgate detour via High Street and Laings Road. Stop 9113 (City Fitness) closed. Use stop 9114 Central City Plaza, 240m away at 51 Queens Drive. Buses towards Ewen Bridge do not detour. Works is scheduled for 3 - 4 weeks.
Valid from 14:06, Wednesday 11 February to 17:06, Tuesday 31 March
Lambton Quay bus stops 5011(North – Stop C) and 5014 (North – Stop B) closed as buses detour due to resurfacing works, 9pm – 4am, Monday 16 February
If you use northbound stop 5014 (R1, 24, 25, 52), use stops 5016 (Wgtn Station – stop E) or 5012 (outside Farmers). For the R14 to Wadestown use 5111 on Molesworth St or 5012 (outside Farmers). All other routes end/start at Wellington Station. Two stops are closed; all other stops remain open.
Valid from 21:00, Sunday 15 February to 04:00, Wednesday 25 February
Access to Lambton Quay (at Whitmore and Bowen Street) closed — several Lambton Quay stops closed, 9pm–4am, Tuesday 17 February
Stops 5015, 5502, 5014 and 5011 are closed. If you use stop 5506 (opp. Farmers), use temporary stop 5520 on Brandon St. If you use stop 5502 (Supreme Court), use stop 5500 at Wellington Station. For stops 5015, 5014, 501, use the temporary stop on Stout St at Balance St intersection.
Valid from 21:00, Monday 16 February to 04:30, Wednesday 25 February
Wood Street at Parenga Street 9915 Bus stop Moved location
The bus stop has moved 38m south to Parenga Street where we have installed a shelter
Valid from 12:59, Thursday 12 February to 15:59, Thursday 19 February
All morning sailings cancelled Monday 16 Feb due to forecasted weather conditions
Valid from 03:34, Monday 16 February to 13:34, Monday 16 February
The 5:46am, and 6:20am services from Masterton to Wellington are replaced by buses due to adverse weather conditions.
Due to adverse weather and debris on the tracks, the Wairarapa Line is closed for trains until further notice. Bus replacements may continue throughout the day and will not run if the Remutaka Road closure remains in place or windspeeds are too high. Limited capacity is available.
Valid from 05:00, Monday 16 February to 08:35, Monday 16 February
The 8:21am service from Wellington to Masterton is replaced by bus due to adverse weather conditions.
Due to adverse weather and debris on the tracks, the Wairarapa Line is closed for trains until further notice. Bus replacements may continue throughout the day and will not run if the Remutaka Road closure remains in place or windspeeds are too high. Limited capacity is available.
Valid from 08:21, Monday 16 February to 10:01, Monday 16 February
The 6:47am service from Masterton to Wellington is now cancelled due to adverse weather conditions
Due to adverse weather and debris on the tracks, the Wairarapa Line is closed for trains until further notice.
Valid from 06:20, Monday 16 February to 08:31, Monday 16 February
All Metlink trains are cancelled between 10pm Sunday 15 February and 10am Monday 16 February
Passengers are advised to avoid travel where possible. All Metlink train services between 10pm Sunday 15 February and 10am Monday 16 February are cancelled, following a decision to close all Wellington train lines due to the severe weather and a passenger service hitting a tree on Sunday night. There will be extremely limited bus replacements, these will not be running to timetable.
Valid from 23:30, Sunday 15 February to 10:00, Monday 16 February
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