11 Sep 2026 4:35pm
#INFRASTRUCTURE MATTERS
Please see the upcoming planned road closures that are scheduled to begin the week starting: Monday September 14
Please note that adverse weather or unexpected delays can affect these dates.
Road Closure: Waimataitai Street, Timaru
Where: Waimataitai Street from #3 Waimataitai Street to Evans Street
When: Daily closures between 7.00am and 6.00pm from Monday September 14 2026 to Friday September 25 2026
Why: To install new water main and sewer main under the road
Road Closure: Winchester Hanging Rock Road, Hilton
Where: Winchester Hanging Rock Road from Earl Road to Lapthorn Road
When: From Monday 7.00am September 14 2026 to 5.00pm Friday December 18 2026
Why: To allow an area-wide treatment of Earl Road
Road Closure: Bassett Road, Rosewill
Where: Bassett Road from Rosewill Valley Road to #94 Bassett Road
When: From 7.00am Tuesday September 15 2026 to 6.00pm Tuesday September 29 2026
Why: To replace a damaged culvert
Road Closure: Campbell Street, Timaru
Where: Campbell Street from #14 Campbell Street to Evans Street
When: Daily closures from 7.00am to 6.00pm Tuesday September 15 2026 to Thursday September 17 2026
Why: NZTA works to repair damaged pavement
Road Closure: Ashbury Avenue Timaru
One Lane: White Street, Timaru
Where Road Closure: Ashbury Avenue from #7 Ashbury Avenue to Evans Street
Where One Way: White Street, the exit lane onto Evans Street
When: Daily closures from 7.00am to 6.00pm Tuesday September 15 2026 to Thursday September 17 2026
Additional information/Disruption:
- Resident access will be maintained on Ashbury Avenue; however some delays should be expected.
- White Street closure will not be in at the same time as this; however the contractor may swap between closures as required
Road Closure: Matai Crescent, Timaru
Where: Matai Crescent from #48 Matai Crescent to #64 Matai Cresent
When: From 7.00am Wednesday September 16 2026 to 7.00pm Saturday September 19 2026
Why: Service connection to residential property
Road Closure: Kiwi Drive, Timaru
Where: Kiwi Drive from #7 Kiwi Drive to Otipua Road
When: Daily closures from 7.00am to 6.00pm Saturday September 19 2026 to Friday September 25 2026
Why: Water valve upgrade
Revised Dates:
Road Closure: Jonas Street, Timaru
Where: Joans Street from #11 Jonas Street to Grasmere Street
When: From .:00am Monday May 11 2026 to 5.00pm Friday September 25 2026
Why: Stormwater and water renewal
Road Closures: Resurfacing Programme
The following roads/streets are scheduled for chipsealing this week, with road closures in place while work is carried out.
In most cases, each site takes 1–3 days to complete, depending on the length of road
- Tekapo Street
- Douglas Street
- College Road
- Rhodes Street
- Buchanan Street
- Market Street
- Baker Street
- Bradley Street
- Kiwi Drive
- Elizabeth Street