Works Ahead: Week Starting March 16

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#INFRASTRUCTURE MATTERS

Please see the upcoming planned road closures that are scheduled to begin the week starting: Saturday March 14

*Please note that adverse weather or unexpected delays can affect these dates.

Road Closure: Halstead Rd

Where: Halstead Road from Main Road (SH8) to Greig Street

When: Saturday March 14 2026 from 7.30am to 5.30pm

Why: Community Event - Pleasant Point Emergency Services Day

Road Closure: Maitland Street, Pleasant Point

Where: Maitland Street from Main Road to Te Ngawai Road, Pleasant Point

When: From 7:00am Monday March 16 2026 to 5:00pm Friday March 27 2026

Why: Service connection

Road Closure: Claremont Bush Road, Timaru

Where: Claremont Bush Road

When: From Monday March 16 2026 to Friday March 27 2026, closed daily from 6.00am to 8.00pm

Why:  Tree Felling

Road Closure: King Street,Temuka

Where: King Street Temuka from #121 to #125

When: Tuesday March 17 2026 from 5.00pm to 10.00pm

Why:  Jolly Burgers & Beers St Patrick’s Day Celebration

Road Closure: Bain Road, Temuka

Where: Bain Road

When: From Wednesday 18 March 2026 to Friday April 3 2026, closed daily from 7.30am to 5.00pm

Why:  Tree removal

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