Road alerts and closures

  • Whakatomotomo Road from Te Rata Road is OPEN for residents only. Single lane and weight restriction of 3500kg is in place.
  • Turanganui bridge on Lake Ferry Road now OPEN – we strongly encourage people to only travel along the bridge if it is absolutely necessary. It is important that safe access and passage for residents are maintained. If travel across the bridge is necessary, please exercise extreme caution. Tūranganui Bridge reopened.
  • Note – the Jenkins Dip spillway at SH53 Waihenga Bridge will operate at a lower river level of 4 metres instead of 4.5 metres until repairs are completed on the damaged Tawaha Sill. Read more here.

Regular scheduled maintenance and road closures

There may be some delays during these works so please plan your travel accordingly. Works are weather dependant. Thank you for your patience.

LocationDate and hours Details
Fox Street/Birdwood Street intersection, Featherston Monday 25 May to Monday 31 August, 7.30am-5pmImproving pedestrian safety at this intersection with installation of centre islands and wider footpaths. Full details here.
Featherston, Revans Street between Waite Street and Boundary Road SH53Sunday 9 August to Thursday 13 August, 8pm to 5:30amBoth directions stop/go traffic controls in place for sign repairs
Brandon Street, FeatherstonMonday 24 August to Friday 4 SeptemberRail crossing upgrades by KiwiRail. Full details here.
Sackville Street, MartinboroughMonday 14 September & Monday 28 September 8am to 5pmChip sealing work.
Full details here.
Waite Street, FeatherstonMonday 21 September 8am to 5pmChip sealing work.
Full details here.
Watt Street, FeatherstonTuesday 22 September 8am to 5pmChip sealing work.
Full details here.
Bell Street, FeatherstonWednesday 30 September 8am to 5pmChip sealing work.
Full details here.
East West Access Road, FeatherstonSunday 15 November, 8am to 5pmAnnual motorcycle sprints. Traffic management will be in place. More details here.
Roading status
The bridge that crosses the Hurupi Stream on Cape Palliser Road is OPEN with a 10km/h speed limit in place. More information: Hurupi Stream Bridge weight restriction lifted

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