Roadworks

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

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

* 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

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

* Drainage and roadworks will start early to finish within one day, avoiding longer disruption * Traffic lights and stop/go management will create delays on both sides of the Aparima Bridge * Drivers should expect queues and allow extra time for school and work travel Drivers in Riverton and surrounding areas are

Bridge inspections and testing will take place over three nights to minimise daily disruption Light vehicles must use a 20-minute detour route while the bridge is closed overnight Heavy vehicles will be piloted through the closed site each hour during the night The Aparima Bridge on State Highway 99 in

UPDATE 10:05am: Highway is now open. Police and emergency services are attending a crash involving at least four vehicles on Bluff Highway, between Awarua Siding Road and Stanley Township Road. The crash occurred at approximately 8.10am today. One of the vehicles is currently blocking both lanes, and motorists

* Troopers Memorial closure marks final step in full Dee and Tay resurfacing project * Drivers advised of detours and road closures across Southland during Anzac events and upgrades * Maintenance schedule may change based on weather, holiday staffing and other local events The full resurfacing of Dee and Tay Streets in Invercargill