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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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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.
| Title | Details | Where | Contacts |
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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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| 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. |
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| Road closed due to an accident on Wyndham Road Read More |
Due to a car accident Wyndham Road at Oughton Road… Read More |
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| 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.
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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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| Riverton/Taramea Bay watermains repair update Read More |
As Riverton residents will have noticed scaffolding has been erected… Read More |
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| Riverside School Road Read More |
Riverside School Road bridge is closed and will remain closed until the bridge is replaced. |