Road Closures Associated with Events
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Proposed Road Closures
| Road | Closure Date and Time | Reason | Regulation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stafford Street (SH78 Port Loop Road to George Street) Church Street (Stafford Street to Sophia Street) Strathallan Street (Stafford Street to The Terrace) | 27 June 2025 from 3:30 pm to 8:30 pm | Matariki Night Market | LGA 1974 S1, c11(e) |
| Stafford Street (Cliff Street to Beswick Street) King George Place (Barnard Street to Strathallan Street) Cliff Street (Stafford Street to Turnbull Street) | 9 November 2025 from 7:30 am to 5:00 pm | Soap Box Derby | LGA 1974 S1, c11(e) |
| Day One: Talbot Street (Hislop Street to Peel Street) Cox Street (Talbot Street to Hislop Street) Wilson Street (24 Wilson Street to Talbot Street) Day Two: Hislop Street (Cnr of Talbot Street to cnr of Cox Street) | 14 November 2025 from 6:00 am to 5:30 pm & 15 November 2025 from 6:00 am to 5:30 pm | Geraldine Festival | LGA 1974 S1, c11(e) |
| Sophia Street (Bank Street to King George Place) King George Place (Sophia Street to Perth Street) Perth Street (King George Place to Church Street) Church Street (Bank Street to Sophia Street) | 26 December 2025 from 5:00 am to 9:30 pm | Timaru Street Criterium | LGA 1974 S1, c11(e) |
Approved Road Closures
Pursuant to the Local Government Act 1974, Schedule 10, notice is hereby given that the following road(s) will be temporarily closed to ordinary vehicular traffic for the period and reasons indicated:
| Road | Closure Date and Time | Reason | Regulation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sophia Street (King George Place to The Royal Arcade) | 23 May 2025 from 4:30 pm to 7:30 pm | The Y - Showcase on Sophia | LGA 1974 S1, c11(e) |
Note
From July 1, 2024, Timaru District Council has changed the process by which Temporary Road Closures for events are approved.
Council Officers can no longer approve applications for road closures for events, the decision to approve an application must be approved by Timaru District Council Elected Members at a public scheduled meeting.
Applications are required to be submitted at least 90 days before your planned event. When you submit your application, you will be advised of the estimated decision date. We strongly encourage early application to ensure your event can proceed to its planned timeframe.
More information about road closures for events
Last updated: 14 May 2025