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Current disruptions and service changes for Wellington public transport

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Stop MovedFrom: 27 May 2025Until: 31 Jan 2026

During Seismic Strengthening of Retaining Wall, city bound stop 4117 closed until further notice. Stop 5117 toward Wadestown moved 90m toward Wadestown Vet and Cattery. Works are due to last several months, stops will reopen once work has ended.

image shows stop 4117 closed and 5117 moved southbound
Stop MovedFrom: 30 Nov 2025Until: 31 Jan 2026
Stop MovedFrom: 30 Nov 2025Until: 31 Jan 2026

Due to cycleway.

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Modified ServiceFrom: 25 Dec 2025Until: 11 Jan 2026

Please allow extra time for travel. The Metlink website timetable highlights affected train trips in pink. See the bus replacement timetable (PDF) for bus departure times.

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Modified ServiceFrom: 24 Dec 2025Until: 11 Jan 2026

Please allow extra time for travel. The Metlink website timetable highlights affected train trips in pink. See the bus replacement timetable (PDF) for bus departure times.

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Modified ServiceFrom: 4 Jan 2026Until: 11 Jan 2026

Please allow extra time for travel. Metlink website timetable highlights train trips affected in pink. See bus replacement timetable (PDF) for bus departure times.

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Modified ServiceFrom: 21 Dec 2025Until: 30 Jun 2026

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.

Route 145 detour away from Melling, via Kennedy Good Bridge, and Waterloo
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Modified ServiceFrom: 21 Dec 2025Until: 30 Jun 2026

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.

Map showing Route 149 detouring away from Melling Station. The service will continue to Queensgate and Waterloo
Modified ServiceFrom: 26 Jan 2026Until: 30 Jun 2026

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.

Detour map: Service travels via Queensgate towards the Kennedy Good Bridge
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DetourFrom: 7 Jan 2026Until: 27 Jan 2026

Use the link below for alternate stops including detour maps.

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DetourFrom: 7 Jan 2026Until: 27 Jan 2026

During the bus detour, Route 18 buses will not stop at 7909 and 6909 on Ghuznee St. Buses will also not stop at 7911 on Taranaki St at Vivian St and 7912 Taranaki St at Able Smith St. Use the link below for alternate stops including detour maps.

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DetourFrom: 4 Jan 2026Until: 16 Jan 2026

Passengers who normally use 9536 Blenheim St, can use stop 9535 Lane St nr Seddon St. Passengers who use 8576 can use stop 9538 Queen St. Northbound buses toward Upper Hutt Station detour via Seddon St, Ward St, Fergusson Dr, Main Rd, Pine Ave. Buses southbound to Lower Hutt do no detour.

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DetourFrom: 18 Dec 2025Until: 14 Mar 2026

During Rahui Road closure, R290 and R509 buses will travel around Ōtaki Plateau in the opposite direction. Rahui Rd, Freemans Rd, Te Manuao Rd stops will be closed with temporary stops located directly opposite closed stops. Use the link below for bus plan information and detour map.

Service ChangeFrom: 4 Jan 2026Until: 16 Jan 2026

Passengers can use stop 6719 Ohiro Road at Cleveland located 110m toward the intersection of Todman St and Cleveland St. Works are weather related and dates do change.

Image shows closed and open stops.
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NO EFFECTFrom: 4 Jan 2026Until: 11 Jan 2026

From 5 - 11 January Metlink is trialling a new timetable and tracking feature for buses replacing trains on the HVL and KPL Lines. If you're traveling on a tracked train replacement service, find out how you can use the new tracking features and provide us with feedback on your experience.

Service ChangeFrom: 5 Jan 2026Until: 11 Jan 2026

From 5 - 11 January Metlink is trialling a new timetable and tracking feature for buses replacing trains on the HVL and KPL Lines. If you're traveling on a tracked train replacement service, find out how you can use the new features and provide us with feedback by going to metlink.co.nz/brt

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DetourFrom: 11 Jan 2026Until: 15 Jan 2026

Due to roadworks at Ngauranga, Routes 1 and 52 northbound will detour away from Thorndon Quay and Hutt Road onto SH1 to Johnsonville.

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Service ChangeFrom: 11 Jan 2026Until: 16 Jan 2026

During this time, the nearby car park with 45 spaces is available. Pedestrian access from Park & Ride to the station is restricted but open Mon 12 and Tues 13 Jan. From Wed 14 Jan, alternate access to the station is 300m south on St Andrews Rd (SH 59). See link below for more details and map.

Service ChangeFrom: 8 Jan 2026Until: 30 Apr 2026

As part of the Ākau Tangi Evans Bay project, Stop 6551 (opp 464) is planned to close mid January and will not reopen (date TBC). Stop 6550 (opp Belvedere Rd) will be temporarily relocated 180m north to 418 Evans Bay Pde in late January, returning once works are complete. Not yet in effect.

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Significant DelaysFrom: 10 Jan 2026Until: 10 Jan 2026