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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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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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Temporary road closure Snow Pole Track
Temporary road closure Snow Pole Track
Council will temporary close and prohibit traffic using that section of road commencing at the point where Old Snow Pole Track joins Canton Road and continuing along that section of Old Snow Pole Track to the boundary of the Southland District Council with the Central Otago District Council for the period 1 June 2024 to 25 October 2024 owing to climatic conditions because the use of that section of road may cause damage to the road.
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Temporary road closure Arthur Street, Winton
Temporary road closure Arthur Street, Winton
Update
The intersection closure of Arthur/Mackenzie Street in Winton was due… Read More -
Temporary road closure Dunsdale Valley Road
Temporary road closure Dunsdale Valley Road
Pursuant to the Transport (Vehicular Traffic Road Closure) Regulations 1965, notice is given that Council will close Dunsdale Valley Road from Sutton Road to Hokonui Road to through traffic between the hours of 8.30am and 4.30pm daily on Thursday 12 September and Friday 13 September 2024. The road will be reopened daily from 4.30pm. The purpose of the closure is to enable Powernet to carry out maintenance work on overhead conductors.
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Temporary road closure Morton Street, Riverton
Temporary road closure Morton Street, Riverton
Council will close Morton Street from Walker Street to William Street to through traffic between the hours 7am and 5pm daily on Thursday 12 September and Friday 13 September 2024. The purpose of the closure is to installation of utilities across road.
A detour will be available via Walker Street, Church Street and James Street or alternatively Walker Street, Church Street and Towack Street.
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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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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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Waghorn Road closed due to flooding
Waghorn Road closed due to flooding
Waghorn Road, by the Waituna Lagoon road entrance, has water across the road and bridge.
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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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| 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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| Temporary road closure Snow Pole Track Read More |
Council will temporary close and prohibit traffic using that section of road commencing at the point where Old Snow Pole Track joins Canton Road and continuing along that section of Old Snow Pole Track to the boundary of the Southland District Council with the Central Otago District Council for the period 1 June 2024 to 25 October 2024 owing to climatic conditions because the use of that section of road may cause damage to the road. |
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| Temporary road closure Arthur Street, Winton Read More |
Update |
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| Temporary road closure Dunsdale Valley Road Read More |
Pursuant to the Transport (Vehicular Traffic Road Closure) Regulations 1965, notice is given that Council will close Dunsdale Valley Road from Sutton Road to Hokonui Road to through traffic between the hours of 8.30am and 4.30pm daily on Thursday 12 September and Friday 13 September 2024. The road will be reopened daily from 4.30pm. The purpose of the closure is to enable Powernet to carry out maintenance work on overhead conductors. |
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| Temporary road closure Morton Street, Riverton Read More |
Council will close Morton Street from Walker Street to William Street to through traffic between the hours 7am and 5pm daily on Thursday 12 September and Friday 13 September 2024. The purpose of the closure is to installation of utilities across road. A detour will be available via Walker Street, Church Street and James Street or alternatively Walker Street, Church Street and Towack Street.
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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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| Riverside School Road Read More |
Riverside School Road bridge is closed and will remain closed until the bridge is replaced. |
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| Waghorn Road closed due to flooding Read More |
Waghorn Road, by the Waituna Lagoon road entrance, has water across the road and bridge. |