Works Ahead: Week Starting September 14

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

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