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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.

  • 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
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    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.

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  • 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.

    Read More

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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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Title Details Where Contacts
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.

Read More

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.

Read More

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.

Read More

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.

Read More

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.

Read More

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.

Read More

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.

Read More

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.

Read More

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. 

Read More

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
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.

Read More

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.
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.

Read More

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.

Read More

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.
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.

Read More

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.
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.

Read More

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.

Read More

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.

Read More

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.

Read More

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.

Read More

Bridge demolished, Benmore Road Read More

The bridge over the Oreti river has been demolished.

Read More

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.

Read More

Riverside School Road Read More

Riverside School Road bridge is closed and will remain closed until the bridge is replaced. 

Read More