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.

Contractor Ventia is closing Kairanga Bunnythorpe Road between Setters 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.

Fulton Hogan is starting the next phase of the rebuild on Railway Road in early-September. They expect to be finished by November.

Earlier in the year, the first phase was completed from the rail bridge to Francis Way. The upcoming phase will extend from Francis Way to just past the Bunnings entrance, divided into three stages, each lasting about three weeks.

During the construction period, there will be a 24/7 road closure from Bunnings to Francis Way, with a detour via Armstrong Street and Francis Way for through traffic to and from Tremaine Avenue. Only vehicles accessing businesses on Railway Road will be able to enter the road closure from the Tremaine Avenue traffic lights.

The main entrance to Bunnings on Railway Road will be closed. Customers will need to use the Bunnings entrance on Tremaine Avenue during construction. Customers of City Fitness, Placemakers, Citi-Box, Robertson Isuzu, and Carousel Confectionery will also need to use the detour on Armstrong Street and Francis Way to access their destinations if travelling from Tremaine Avenue.

We are now on stage 2 of the stormwater upgrade on Ruahine Street.

We have completed the section from Newcastle to Swansea Street. We’re now doing the section from Newcastle Street to the river car park.

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.

The final stage will be Swansea Street to Linmor Place, which we’re planning to start in late-September/early-October. 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.

We’re upgrading the stormwater pipes and connections on Snowden Ave in Terrace End until early-September.

Working hours are from 7am to 6pm. The road will remain open to one lane during the construction period, and residents will always have access to and from their properties.

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 water team is finishing a water upgrade on North Street by installing a new connection across the intersection with Tremaine Street.

This will take place over three days from Tuesday 3 September.

One lane of traffic will remain open on Tremaine Ave, with a detour in place for southbound vehicles traveling from the Hospital end towards Coronation Park. These vehicles will be redirected down Roy Street.

 The water upgrade on North Street has been ongoing for the past few months.

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 by Christmas. 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.

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