07 Aug 2026
#INFRASTRUCTURE MATTERS
Please see the upcoming planned road closures that are scheduled to begin the week starting: Monday August 10
*Please note that adverse weather or unexpected delays can affect these dates.
Road Closure: Rimu Street, Timaru
Where: The road will be closed between #45 Rimu Street and #53 Rimu Street
When: The road will be closed daily between 7.00 am and 6.00 pm from Tuesday August 11 2026 to Friday August 14 2026
Why: Water lateral repair
Road Closure: Sheffield Street, Washdyke
Where: The road will be closed from Meadows Road to the end of Sheffield Street
When: The road will be closed nightly from 7.00pm to 6.00am from Wednesday August 12 2026 to Monday November 30 2026.
Why: Installation of electrical ducting as part of a wider network upgrade
Additional information/Disruption:
- This closure point will be managed by traffic management staff to allow for business access.
Lane Closure: Stafford Street, Timaru
Where: The south bound lane on Stafford Street between George Street and Woollcombe Street
When: The lane will be closed daily between 6.00 am and 5.30 pm from Wednesday August 12 2026 to Friday August 14 2026
Why: To allow unloading of precast panelling into the Theatre construction site.
Additional information/Disruption:
- There will be no entry on Stafford Street from the intersection with George Street.
- There will also be an estop to stop traffic heading north on Stafford Street to allow the truck to enter and exit the work area.