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Temporary Road Closures
The following tables provide notice of intent to close and approved temporary closures on the Timaru District road network (please note, these lists exclude State Highways which are controlled by New Zealand Transport Agency Waka Kotahi).
Proposed Road Closures
| Road | Closure Date and Time | Reason | Regulation |
|---|---|---|---|
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mulvihill Rd (SH79 to Rapuwai Rd) Rapuwai Rd (Mulvihill Rd to Winchester Hanging Rock Rd) Winchester Hanging Rock Rd (Rapuwai Rd to Limestone Rd) Limestone Rd (Winchester Hanging Rock Rd to Saddle Rd) Saddle Rd (Limestone Rd to South Boundary Rd) South Boundary Rd (Saddle Rd to Draffin Rd) Draffin Rd (South Boundary Rd to Galbraith Rd) Galbraith Rd (Draffin Rd to Gully Bush Rd) Gully Bush Rd (Galbraith Rd to Matthew Rd) Matthew Rd (Gully Bush Rd to Gardiner Rd) Gardiner Rd (Matthew Rd to Main Waitohi Rd) Main Waitohi Rd (Gardiner Rd to Winchester Hanging Rock Rd) Mount Gay Rd (Hazelburn Rd to Rockwood Rd) Rockwood Rd (Mount Gay Rd to State Highway 8) | 10 May 2025 from 7:30am to 12:00pm | 2025 Rally of South Canterbury | LGA 1974 S10, c11(e) |
| Sophia Street (King George Place to The Royal Arcade) | 23 May 2025 from 4:30pm to 7:30pm | 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
Emergency Road Closures
Click here to view a map of emergency road closures in our District - this is updated as closures come to hand and is compiled by Timaru District Council in conjunction with emergency services and contractors.
For information on State Highways, please contact New Zealand Transport Agency (NZTA) on 0800 444 449.
Proposed Road Stopping
'Road stopping' is the term given to changing land with the legal status of road to a freehold title. Customers wanting to apply for road stopping generally have an existing need, eg:
- they have illegally built a structure, fence or deck on the legal road corridor (berm, footpath and road);
- they own all the adjoining properties and want to include the road in their ownership.
| Road(s) | Period | Reason |
|---|---|---|
Last updated: 28 Apr 2025