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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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  • Argyle Otahuti Road road works

    Argyle Otahuti Road road works

    Argyle Otahuti Road from Cross Road to approx. 890 Argyle Otahuti Road will be closed to through traffic between 8am Monday 13 November until 6pm Friday 17 November 2023.

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  • Road closed due to an accident on Wyndham Road

    Road closed due to an accident on Wyndham Road

    Due to a car accident Wyndham Road at Oughton Road… Read More

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  • Sharks Tooth Road, temporary closure for bridge replacement

    Sharks Tooth Road, temporary closure for bridge replacement

    Sharks Tooth Road from Winton Hedgehope Highway (SH96) to Springhills Tussock Creek Road will close to through traffic between the hours of 6am Wednesday 6 December 2023 until 5pm Saturday 23 December 2023. If due to unforeseen circumstances work is not completed then this may be extended.

    The purpose of the closure is to enable the bridge to be replaced.

    A detour will be available via Springhills Tussock Creek Road and Winton Hedgehope Highway or Springhills Tussock Creek Road, Tussock Creek Grove Bush Road, Grove Bush Woodlands Road, Rakahouka Hedgehope Road and Winton Hedgehope Highway.

     

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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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  • Riverton/Taramea Bay watermains repair update

    Riverton/Taramea Bay watermains repair update

    As Riverton residents will have noticed scaffolding has been erected… Read More

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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.

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

Argyle Otahuti Road road works Read More

Argyle Otahuti Road from Cross Road to approx. 890 Argyle Otahuti Road will be closed to through traffic between 8am Monday 13 November until 6pm Friday 17 November 2023.

Read More

Road closed due to an accident on Wyndham Road Read More

Due to a car accident Wyndham Road at Oughton Road… Read More

Sharks Tooth Road, temporary closure for bridge replacement Read More

Sharks Tooth Road from Winton Hedgehope Highway (SH96) to Springhills Tussock Creek Road will close to through traffic between the hours of 6am Wednesday 6 December 2023 until 5pm Saturday 23 December 2023. If due to unforeseen circumstances work is not completed then this may be extended.

The purpose of the closure is to enable the bridge to be replaced.

A detour will be available via Springhills Tussock Creek Road and Winton Hedgehope Highway or Springhills Tussock Creek Road, Tussock Creek Grove Bush Road, Grove Bush Woodlands Road, Rakahouka Hedgehope Road and Winton Hedgehope Highway.

 

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

Riverton/Taramea Bay watermains repair update Read More

As Riverton residents will have noticed scaffolding has been erected… Read More

Riverside School Road Read More

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

Read More