Speed limit increases on Transmission Gully

Speed limit increases on Transmission Gully

The government said it was designed and built to support higher-speed travel.

Transmission Gully approved for 110km/h speed limit

Image – Google Maps. Transmission Gully will move to a 110km/h speed limit from 12:01am on 16 February 2026 for the 27km stretch of State Highway 1 between the Linden and Paekākāriki interchanges, following government approval. Transport Minister Chris Bishop said the change supports faster, safer travel on a route designed for higher speeds, noting low crash rates and no fatalities since opening in 2022 despite heavy daily traffic volumes. Publ…

Transmission Gully accelerating to 110km/h

Transmission Gully has received the green light for a new 110 km/h speed limit for drivers travelling between Wellington and the Kāpiti Coast, says Transport Minister Chris Bishop. The new speed limit will take effect from 12:01am on Monday, 16 February 2026. “This change is part of a wider effort to fix the basics of our transport network and set it up for the future. We’re committed to providing state highways that help people get where they n…