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Invercargill & Southland Roadworks And Closures 1-7 March
Invercargill & Southland Roadworks And Closures 1-7 March
Roadworks   -   Feb 28, 2026

Drivers across Southland are being urged to plan ahead as state highway and council roadworks continue across the region. A significant closure remains in place on SH99 at Wallacetown for culvert strengthening. The highway is fully closed from 6.30am on 23 February until 7pm on 9 March. All vehicles,

Full/Partial Closures On SH99/Wallacetown-Lorneville Highway
Full/Partial Closures On SH99/Wallacetown-Lorneville Highway
News   -   Feb 23, 2026

Significant and necessary roadworks on part of State Highway 99 in Southland will mean 24/7 closures over about two weeks, followed by lesser traffic restrictions, which road users are encouraged to plan for.  The 1.3km section of SH99/Wallacetown-Lorneville Road, between the intersections of Ryal Bush-Wallacetown Road and

Invercargill And Southland Road Updates 16-22 February
Invercargill And Southland Road Updates 16-22 February
News   -   Feb 17, 2026

Invercargill motorists are being advised of several significant infrastructure projects taking place across the city, with lane reductions and road closures in place over the coming months. Stormwater and foul sewer pipes are being replaced on Bainfield Road between North Road and Myers Street. The road is reduced to one

ROAD CLOSURE: SH93 Clinton to Mataura
ROAD CLOSURE: SH93 Clinton to Mataura
Nohome   -   Feb 14, 2026

Update 10:45am: SH93 is now OPEN. Take extra care and follow the temporary speed limit in place Old Coach Road, between Kaiwera Downs Road and Isla Road, is closed following a two-vehicle crash this morning. The crash, involving a car and a truck and trailer unit, was reported to

Invercargill And Southland Roads Affected By Works
Invercargill And Southland Roads Affected By Works
News   -   Jan 27, 2026

Residents across Southland should plan for several road closures, water shutdowns, and infrastructure upgrades over the coming weeks. These projects, carried out by Southland District Council, NZTA, and Invercargill City Council, aim to improve roads, pipelines, and public services across the region. Water Shutdowns In Riverton, water supply will be

Elles Road Roundabout, Invercargill, Gets Its Fourth Leg
Elles Road Roundabout, Invercargill, Gets Its Fourth Leg
News   -   Jul 21, 2025

Invercargill’s Clifton industrial area will get a new, safer and more efficient access point from next week. New Zealand Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) advises the new access off the Elles Road roundabout, across the recently upgraded KiwiRail level crossing, will be available from Monday 28 July. It will

Road Closures For Southland Power And Highway Work 6-13 July
Road Closures For Southland Power And Highway Work 6-13 July
News   -   Jul 07, 2025

* Pole construction on Findlay Road will begin on 8 July and last up to 8 weeks * SH1 Tay Street westbound will be closed for night resurfacing work on 6 and 7 July * Several highways across Southland will have delays due to repairs and third-party work Powernet and Highways South have

Westbound Closure On SH1 East Road Begins For Powernet Upgrade
Westbound Closure On SH1 East Road Begins For Powernet Upgrade
Roadworks   -   Jun 21, 2025

A section of SH1 East Road in Invercargill has been closed to westbound traffic from Monday 16 June, as PowerNet and SouthRoads begin work to install a new 66kV electricity distribution line. This project is part of a wider regional upgrade and is expected to take up to eight weeks

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