Roadworks and road closures

Construction of a new bridge on Amberley Avenue, between Pencarrow Street and Caroline Crescent, is ongoing until early-2025.

During this time, detour routes will redirect vehicles down Pencarrow Street and Clarke Avenue.

Pedestrian access across the bridge will be closed 24/7 during the construction period, as the contractor is unable to provide a safe passage through the worksite and there is no alternative route available.

We’re installing a new water main on Brightwater Terrace – from Napier Road to the entrance of Palmerston North Golf Club.

We are completing this project in three stages:

• Stage 1: from the golf club to Snowden Avenue
• Stage 2: from Snowden Avenue to Limbrick Street
• Stage 3: from Limbrick Street to Napier Road

During the construction period, there will be stop/go traffic management in place to help you get safely around the construction area.

We are now on stage 3 of the stormwater upgrade on Ruahine Street.

We have completed the section from Newcastle to Swansea Streets, and the river car park to Newcastle Street. We’re now doing the section from Swansea Street to the Linmor Place.

During this section, Ruahine Street is closed at the worksite during working hours, from 7am to 5pm. While there will be no through-traffic on Ruahine Street during the day, the street will return to normal each night. Speeds will be reduced to 30 km/h. Vehicles will be able to turn left onto Ruahine Street from Newcastle Street.

This is the final section to be completed and we are still on track to have the project completed by Christmas.

We will have our team leader onsite weekly at 1pm on Thursdays for about one hour if you would like to come and have a chat or ask any questions.

Upgrading Stoney Creek Road is in our Long-Term Plan – design work is ongoing this financial year, and our plan is to go out for tender/construction in 2025/2026.

In the meantime, we've temporarily lowered the speed limit to 70km/h and we will continue to address any potholes and pavement failures as they present themselves.

Our council water team is upgrading the wastewater network on Victoria Avenue from Manapouri Crescent, opposite Milverton Park, to Main Street.

This project is expected to be completed in early-2025. It involves installing larger pipes to manage city growth and increasing wastewater flows.

This project will be carried out in four stages:

• Stage 1 - Manapouri Crescent to Ferguson Street
• Stage 2 - Ferguson Street to Dahlia Street
• Stage 3 - Dahlia Street to Church Street
• Stage 4 - Church Street to Main Street (Napier Road/ SH3)

The team will start at Manapouri Street and progress gradually toward Main Street, with most work conducted while keeping the road operational to one lane. The lane heading towards Manawatū River will remain open. Detours will be in place for the lane heading into the city. Vehicle speeds will be reduced to 30 km/h.

A brief closure across the Ferguson/Victoria roundabout will occur for a day or two to install pipes across the road. Detours will be in place when this happens. The Church Street roundabout was completed last year when pipes were upgraded in that area.

More than 30 urban and rural streets in Palmerston North are planned to be resurfaced as part of our road maintenance schedule over the coming months.

Resealing involves applying a new layer of material to the further waterproof the existing road surface.

Find out the full list of roads being resealed

NZTA is responsible for state highways. Visit its website for information about the work it's doing. There's also a journey planner to help you plan your trip, including updates on delays, roadworks and road closures.