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Road closures, road works and restrictions
Below are some of the roads and bridges in the district which are currently subject to work. Please keep a lookout for these and take care when travelling through work sites.
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Road closure, Reilly Road, Orepuki
Road closure, Reilly Road, Orepuki
Reilly Road, Orepuki, has been closed because of a collapsed culvert. The road is closed from State Highway 99 at both ends and will only be open to residents. It is not certain when the culvert will be replaced.
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Restricted road access, Otautau
Restricted road access, Otautau
Council contractors are undertaking significant road works on Otautau-Drummond Road. This is Council's largest pavement rehabilitation project in recent times.
Drainage and earthworks will continue as long as the weather allows but will stop between July and September. Construction of the road surface will need to wait until next season. Pavement works will begin in October until completion around December 2023.
Due to the extensive section of road involved, it is important to minimise traffic entering the site from the following side roads: Teviotdale Road, Buckingham Road, Taylor Road, McIntosh Road, North Road, Yellowbluff Road and Aparima Street.
Use of these side roads will be limited to residents only, including essential services such as milk tankers and emergency vehicles, between 7am and 7pm daily during the road rehabilitation works.
These restrictions are to reduce traffic entering active work sites. There will be traffic management in place and detours. We appreciate your understanding as we complete another roading rehabilitation project.
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Fixed restrictions, Waimatuku Flat Road
Fixed restrictions, Waimatuku Flat Road
Southland District Council has fixed restrictions of axle 1000kg and gross 3500kg weight limits for heavy motor vehicles on Waimatuku Flat Road.
The above limits apply to ‘through’ heavy traffic movements only from 27 January 2022. Limited heavy vehicle movements for the operation of farms situated on Waimauku Flat Road will still be permitted.
The restriction is necessary to protect Waimatuku Flat Road from excessive damage due to heavy motor vehicles using this road as a detour for the weight-restricted bridge on Argyle Otahuti Road (the railway overbridge situated in Waianiwa). An appropriate detour will be signed for heavy vehicles via Waianiwa Oporo Road, Oporo Flat Road and Lincoln Road.
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Road closed, Channel Road, Tussock Creek
Road closed, Channel Road, Tussock Creek
Southland District Council advises that Channel Road, Tussock Creek, is closed to through traffic, effective immediately. The gantries that prevented heavy vehicles from crossing the bridge over the Makarewa River have been illegally removed, and it appears that heavy vehicles have been using the bridge, which was open to light vehicle use only.
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SH96 Wreys Bush - Nightcaps road works
SH96 Wreys Bush - Nightcaps road works
Roadworks on a section of SH96 between Aparima Road and Lynch Road will begin the week 9 October. Initial drainage work will be followed by full reconstruction of the road and sealing in November/December. Road users should expect delays to their journeys while this work is underway.
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Lady Barkly intersection safety improvements
Lady Barkly intersection safety improvements
Lady Barkly Road, Forrester Road, Devereux Road intersection will be closed to through traffic between 6.30am Monday 12 February until 7pm Saturday 30 March 2024.
The purpose of the closure is to enable safety improvements of the intersection. A detour will be available via Limehills Browns Road & Winton Hedgehope Highway (East) and Limehills Browns Road, Dipton Winton Highway, Great North Road & Winton Hedgehope Highway (West).
Residents will have access to properties within the soft closure (yellow) on all roads until the work zone (red) at the intersection but access will not be possible through the intersection.
We apologise for any inconvenience.
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Bridge repairs Waghorn Road, Kapuka
Bridge repairs Waghorn Road, Kapuka
Waghorn Road from Waituna Lagoon Road will be closed to all traffic between the hours of 7am Monday 12 February 2024 until 6pm Monday 8 April 2024. The purpose of the closure is to undertake structural repairs to bridge. A detour will not be available.
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Gorge Road Invercargill Highway pavement rehabilitation
Gorge Road Invercargill Highway pavement rehabilitation
Wilson Contracting will be completing pavement rehabilitation on a section of Gorge Road between Faulker Road and Ashers Road. Initial drainage work will begin the week of 12 February, followed by pavement reconstruction of the road and sealing in March/April. Road users should expect delays to their journeys while this work is underway.
There will be temporary speed limits and traffic signals in place, reducing Gorge Road-Invercargill Highway to one lane in this area while this drainage work is underway (between 6.30am and 7pm weekdays). Access to residences will remain, though there may be occasional delays if crews are working in the immediate area at the time.
During the construction and sealing phase there will also temporary speed limits and traffic signals in place.
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Bluecliffs beach road emergency closured
Bluecliffs beach road emergency closured
Access to the Bluecliffs and river from Papatotara Road and Bluecliffs Beach Road is closed due to emergency works at Bluecliffs.
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Winton footpath renewal work
Winton footpath renewal work
We are undertaking footpath renewal work throughout the Winton township from 19 February 2024 until approximately 22 March (weather dependent).
Some streets will be down to one lane when the contractors are onsite
and lanes will be closed from approximately 7.30am until 6pm. The footpaths will be closed for three days following the concrete pour. Unfortunately, residents will not be able to use driveway crossings for seven days, to allow for curing time.The footpaths on the following streets will be affected.
- westbound lane of 3 to 15 Union Street
- the cul-de-sac at the North end of Hillary Street
- eastbound lane of Home Street between Great North Road and Park Street
- northbound lane of Durham Street from Grange Street to Home Street
- northbound lane of Durham Street from Home Street to Albert Street
- northbound lane of MacKenzie Street from Meldrum Street to Queen Street
- northbound lane of MacKenzie Street from Arthur Street to Meldrum Street
- northbound lane of the intersection Mary Street and MacKenzie Street to Arthur Street
- westbound lane of Arthur Street from Calder Place to Daley Place.
Please note, when the contractors are not on site, both lanes of the road will be open.
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Temporary road closure - Murphy Road, Balfour
Temporary road closure - Murphy Road, Balfour
Murphy Road from Steffan Road to Glenure-St Patricks Road will be closed to through traffic between 7am Wednesday 28 February until 5pm Thursday 11 April 2024. Residents will have access to properties either side of Waimea stream.
The purpose of the closure is to allow for bridge over Waimea stream to be replaced.
A detour will be available via Steffan Road and Glenure-St Patricks Road, south and Glenure-St Patricks, Josephville-St Patricks Rd, Lumsden Riversdale Highway (SH94). Kruger St, Queen St/Glenure Road and Steffan Road, north. -
Temporary road closure, Wyndham
Temporary road closure, Wyndham
Cardigan Road from Raglan Street to Wyndham Road will be closed to through traffic between 7.30 am Friday 15 March until approximately 6pm Wednesday 20 March 2024.
The purpose of the closure is to enable our contractor carry out footpath renewal. A detour will be available via Raglan Street, Balaclava Street and Ferry Street.
The footpaths will be closed for three days following the concrete pour. Unfortunately, residents will not be able to use driveway crossings for seven days, to allow for curing time. Residents will be notified via letter drop.
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Temporary lane closures – Edendale
Temporary lane closures – Edendale
We are renewing footpaths throughout the Wyndham and Edendale townships from 6 March 2024 until approximately 22 March (weather dependent). These streets will be down to one lane when the contractors are onsite.
Lanes will be closed from approximately 7.30am until 6pm. The footpaths will be closed for three days following the concrete pour. Unfortunately, residents will not be able to use driveway crossings for seven days to allow for curing time. Residents will be notified via letter drop.
Affected footpaths:Northbound lane of Melvin Street from Brydone Street to Hunter Street.
Southbound lane of Melvin Street from Brydone Street to Turner Street.Please note, when the contractors are not on site, both lanes of the road will be open.
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Temporary lane closures – Wyndham
Temporary lane closures – Wyndham
We are renewing footpaths throughout the Wyndham and Edendale townships from 6 March 2024 until approximately 22 March (weather dependent). These streets will be down to one lane when the contractors are onsite.
Lanes will be closed from approximately 7.30am until 6pm. The footpaths will be closed for three days following the concrete pour. Unfortunately, residents will not be able to use driveway crossings for seven days to allow for curing time. Residents will be notified via letter drop.
Affected footpaths:Westbound lane of Raglan street between Memorial Drive and Balaclava Street.
Intersection of Redan Street and Alma Street.Please note, when the contractors are not on site, both lanes of the road will be open.
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Bridge closed, McLeish Road, Drummond
Bridge closed, McLeish Road, Drummond
This bridge has been closed by Council and is not currently programmed for replacement. For further information please call 0800 732 732.
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Bridge closed, Scott Road, Hokonui
Bridge closed, Scott Road, Hokonui
This bridge has been closed by Council and is not currently programmed for replacement. For further information please call 0800 732 732.
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Bridge closed, Thompson Crossing Road West, Winton
Bridge closed, Thompson Crossing Road West, Winton
This bridge has been closed by Council and is not currently programmed for replacement. For further information please call 0800 732 732.
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Weight limit, Waianiwa rail overbridge
Weight limit, Waianiwa rail overbridge
A structural assessment of the Waianiwa rail overbridge on Argyle Otahuti Road indicates the structure is nearing the end of its life.
To prolong the life of the bridge until it can be replaced, Southland District Council is posting a 3,500kg weight limit on it, which means it can be used by light vehicles only.
Private vehicles up to the size of a ute and trailer will still be able to cross the bridge safely. Signage advising of the posting will be installed.
A detour for heavier vehicles is available via Waianiwa Oporo Road, Oporo Flat Road and Lincoln Road.
We expect these restrictions to remain in place until a new bridge can be constructed. Although the overbridge was not previously posted it was earmarked for replacement within the next 10 years. We anticipate bringing the replacement forward and completing this work within the next 24 months.
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Bridge demolished, Benmore Road
Bridge demolished, Benmore Road
The bridge over the Oreti river has been demolished.
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Temporary road closure for bridge replacement, Mataura Island Titiroa Road
Temporary road closure for bridge replacement, Mataura Island Titiroa Road
Mataura Island Titiroa Road from Davidson Road to Mataura Island Road will be closed to through traffic from 8am Monday 15 January 2024 until 5.30pm on Sunday 31 March 2024.
The purpose of the closure is for the replacement of the bridge No 4 (1281.001)
Residents will have managed access to properties either side of the bridge closure. There will be a detour available via Oakland Road and Mataura Island Road.
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Riverside School Road
Riverside School Road
Riverside School Road bridge is closed and will remain closed until the bridge is replaced.
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Road closure, Reilly Road, Orepuki Read More |
Reilly Road, Orepuki, has been closed because of a collapsed culvert. The road is closed from State Highway 99 at both ends and will only be open to residents. It is not certain when the culvert will be replaced. |
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Restricted road access, Otautau Read More |
Council contractors are undertaking significant road works on Otautau-Drummond Road. This is Council's largest pavement rehabilitation project in recent times. Drainage and earthworks will continue as long as the weather allows but will stop between July and September. Construction of the road surface will need to wait until next season. Pavement works will begin in October until completion around December 2023. Due to the extensive section of road involved, it is important to minimise traffic entering the site from the following side roads: Teviotdale Road, Buckingham Road, Taylor Road, McIntosh Road, North Road, Yellowbluff Road and Aparima Street. Use of these side roads will be limited to residents only, including essential services such as milk tankers and emergency vehicles, between 7am and 7pm daily during the road rehabilitation works. These restrictions are to reduce traffic entering active work sites. There will be traffic management in place and detours. We appreciate your understanding as we complete another roading rehabilitation project. |
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Fixed restrictions, Waimatuku Flat Road Read More |
Southland District Council has fixed restrictions of axle 1000kg and gross 3500kg weight limits for heavy motor vehicles on Waimatuku Flat Road. The above limits apply to ‘through’ heavy traffic movements only from 27 January 2022. Limited heavy vehicle movements for the operation of farms situated on Waimauku Flat Road will still be permitted. The restriction is necessary to protect Waimatuku Flat Road from excessive damage due to heavy motor vehicles using this road as a detour for the weight-restricted bridge on Argyle Otahuti Road (the railway overbridge situated in Waianiwa). An appropriate detour will be signed for heavy vehicles via Waianiwa Oporo Road, Oporo Flat Road and Lincoln Road. |
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Road closed, Channel Road, Tussock Creek Read More |
Southland District Council advises that Channel Road, Tussock Creek, is closed to through traffic, effective immediately. The gantries that prevented heavy vehicles from crossing the bridge over the Makarewa River have been illegally removed, and it appears that heavy vehicles have been using the bridge, which was open to light vehicle use only. |
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SH96 Wreys Bush - Nightcaps road works Read More |
Roadworks on a section of SH96 between Aparima Road and Lynch Road will begin the week 9 October. Initial drainage work will be followed by full reconstruction of the road and sealing in November/December. Road users should expect delays to their journeys while this work is underway. |
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Lady Barkly intersection safety improvements Read More |
Lady Barkly Road, Forrester Road, Devereux Road intersection will be closed to through traffic between 6.30am Monday 12 February until 7pm Saturday 30 March 2024. The purpose of the closure is to enable safety improvements of the intersection. A detour will be available via Limehills Browns Road & Winton Hedgehope Highway (East) and Limehills Browns Road, Dipton Winton Highway, Great North Road & Winton Hedgehope Highway (West). Residents will have access to properties within the soft closure (yellow) on all roads until the work zone (red) at the intersection but access will not be possible through the intersection. We apologise for any inconvenience. |
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Bridge repairs Waghorn Road, Kapuka Read More |
Waghorn Road from Waituna Lagoon Road will be closed to all traffic between the hours of 7am Monday 12 February 2024 until 6pm Monday 8 April 2024. The purpose of the closure is to undertake structural repairs to bridge. A detour will not be available. |
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Gorge Road Invercargill Highway pavement rehabilitation Read More |
Wilson Contracting will be completing pavement rehabilitation on a section of Gorge Road between Faulker Road and Ashers Road. Initial drainage work will begin the week of 12 February, followed by pavement reconstruction of the road and sealing in March/April. Road users should expect delays to their journeys while this work is underway. There will be temporary speed limits and traffic signals in place, reducing Gorge Road-Invercargill Highway to one lane in this area while this drainage work is underway (between 6.30am and 7pm weekdays). Access to residences will remain, though there may be occasional delays if crews are working in the immediate area at the time. During the construction and sealing phase there will also temporary speed limits and traffic signals in place. |
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Bluecliffs beach road emergency closured Read More |
Access to the Bluecliffs and river from Papatotara Road and Bluecliffs Beach Road is closed due to emergency works at Bluecliffs. |
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Winton footpath renewal work Read More |
We are undertaking footpath renewal work throughout the Winton township from 19 February 2024 until approximately 22 March (weather dependent). Some streets will be down to one lane when the contractors are onsite The footpaths on the following streets will be affected.
Please note, when the contractors are not on site, both lanes of the road will be open. |
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Temporary road closure - Murphy Road, Balfour Read More |
Murphy Road from Steffan Road to Glenure-St Patricks Road will be closed to through traffic between 7am Wednesday 28 February until 5pm Thursday 11 April 2024. Residents will have access to properties either side of Waimea stream. |
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Temporary road closure, Wyndham Read More |
Cardigan Road from Raglan Street to Wyndham Road will be closed to through traffic between 7.30 am Friday 15 March until approximately 6pm Wednesday 20 March 2024. The purpose of the closure is to enable our contractor carry out footpath renewal. A detour will be available via Raglan Street, Balaclava Street and Ferry Street. The footpaths will be closed for three days following the concrete pour. Unfortunately, residents will not be able to use driveway crossings for seven days, to allow for curing time. Residents will be notified via letter drop. |
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Temporary lane closures – Edendale Read More |
We are renewing footpaths throughout the Wyndham and Edendale townships from 6 March 2024 until approximately 22 March (weather dependent). These streets will be down to one lane when the contractors are onsite. Northbound lane of Melvin Street from Brydone Street to Hunter Street. Please note, when the contractors are not on site, both lanes of the road will be open. |
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Temporary lane closures – Wyndham Read More |
We are renewing footpaths throughout the Wyndham and Edendale townships from 6 March 2024 until approximately 22 March (weather dependent). These streets will be down to one lane when the contractors are onsite. Westbound lane of Raglan street between Memorial Drive and Balaclava Street. Please note, when the contractors are not on site, both lanes of the road will be open. |
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Bridge closed, McLeish Road, Drummond Read More |
This bridge has been closed by Council and is not currently programmed for replacement. For further information please call 0800 732 732. |
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Bridge closed, Scott Road, Hokonui Read More |
This bridge has been closed by Council and is not currently programmed for replacement. For further information please call 0800 732 732. |
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Bridge closed, Thompson Crossing Road West, Winton Read More |
This bridge has been closed by Council and is not currently programmed for replacement. For further information please call 0800 732 732. |
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Weight limit, Waianiwa rail overbridge Read More |
A structural assessment of the Waianiwa rail overbridge on Argyle Otahuti Road indicates the structure is nearing the end of its life. To prolong the life of the bridge until it can be replaced, Southland District Council is posting a 3,500kg weight limit on it, which means it can be used by light vehicles only. Private vehicles up to the size of a ute and trailer will still be able to cross the bridge safely. Signage advising of the posting will be installed. A detour for heavier vehicles is available via Waianiwa Oporo Road, Oporo Flat Road and Lincoln Road. We expect these restrictions to remain in place until a new bridge can be constructed. Although the overbridge was not previously posted it was earmarked for replacement within the next 10 years. We anticipate bringing the replacement forward and completing this work within the next 24 months. |
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Bridge demolished, Benmore Road Read More |
The bridge over the Oreti river has been demolished. |
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Temporary road closure for bridge replacement, Mataura Island Titiroa Road Read More |
Mataura Island Titiroa Road from Davidson Road to Mataura Island Road will be closed to through traffic from 8am Monday 15 January 2024 until 5.30pm on Sunday 31 March 2024. The purpose of the closure is for the replacement of the bridge No 4 (1281.001) Residents will have managed access to properties either side of the bridge closure. There will be a detour available via Oakland Road and Mataura Island Road. |
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Riverside School Road Read More |
Riverside School Road bridge is closed and will remain closed until the bridge is replaced. |