Roadworks and road closures

A section of Amberley Avenue is now reduced to one lane to ensure the safety of all road users as we investigate a structural issue on a bridge.

The bridge spans across a stormwater drain on the section of Amberley Avenue between Pencarrow St and Caroline Cres.

The culvert under the bridge was scheduled for repairs in 2024, though its structural condition has deteriorated more rapidly than anticipated. We're now putting restrictions in place while we consider how best to address the issue.

As part of our mitigation efforts, traffic management is now in place to reduce the section of road to a single lane of traffic. Additionally, to further ensure safety, the area is closed to commercial and heavy vehicles until the repair is completed.

Acting Transport and Development Group Manager Bryce Hosking says we are committed to taking swift action to address this issue and get the bridge back open.

"We appreciate the reduction to one lane may cause some inconvenience, and we appreciate everyone’s cooperation during this period. The safety of our residents is our top priority, and we are working diligently to address the structural concerns of the bridge on Amberley Avenue."

In December, elected members decided to replace the culvert with a new 12-metre single span bridge. 

Elected members at a Council meeting in June voted to retain the four in-lane bus stops on Featherston Street. A report will go back to council in November and/or April 2025 about how they're functioning. Changes to the design of the street may be discussed at that time.

All other work is proceeding, which includes installing concrete cycleway separators, resealing between North and Aroha Streets. This work must be completed by the end of June.

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Contractor Ventia is closing Kairanga Bunnythorpe Road between Settlers and Roberts Line from 2 to 6 September.

This is to enable the replacement of a power pole. Closures will take place from 7am to 6pm each day. Alternative routes will be available via Settlers Line, Newbury Line and Roberts Line.

 We are upgrading our wastewater network on Lyndhurst Street in two stages. 

We are expecting to start this work on Monday 17 June 2024, and you’ll see our crew anytime from 7.00am to 7pm. The work includes renewing the main wastewater pipe along Lyndhurst Street and its connections to all properties.

• Stage one - from Cuba Street to Chelwood Street, we expect to finish stage one by end of June.
  
  
• Stage two is from Chelwood Street to Featherston Street, we expect to finish stage two by end of October.
  
  

Lyndhurst Street will be Closed to through traffic TMP

Vehicle speeds will be reduced to 30 km/h and traffic along Lyndhurst Street will return to two lanes each night.

We will have to ask you not to park your vehicles on the street as our team works to minimise congestion and disruption. Access to properties will remain available, however, there may be some delays at times. When leaving your property please head in the opposite direction of the crew.

You can contact us with any questions during the project by phoning our Council customer contact centre.

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.