Southland District Council is advising residents and road users of several scheduled maintenance works and water shutdowns across the region this week.
Water Shutdowns
Water supply interruptions are expected in Te Anau and Tuatapere due to urgent repair works. On 17 November, repairs at 39 Fergus Square will affect the entire street from 9am to 3pm. The following day, 18 November, work at 29 Tawera Place will impact numbers 25–31 on the same street, also between 9am and 3pm.
Tuatapere residents may experience interruptions on either 19 or 20 November as repairs take place at 17 Orawia Road. Properties from 5–29 Orawia Road, as well as all of Ferry Road and Sneyd Street, will be affected. The work is scheduled for 9am to 3pm.
The Council stated: “Timeframes are indicative only. Water supply will be resumed without further notification. We apologise for any inconvenience.”
Road Closures
In the Waihopai Toetoe area, Wards Road will be closed to through traffic on 20 and 21 November, between 8am and 5pm. The closure is required to safely remove trees. No detour will be available, but emergency access will be restored immediately if necessary.
Resealing Work
Downer is scheduled to carry out resealing in the following areas, weather permitting:
- Winton Ward: Ryan Road, Riverside Road
- Waikaia: Wylam Street, Newburn Street, Cleadon Street, Scotswood Street, Welshmans Gully Road, Blaydon Street
- Waikaia Ward: Dennis Road
- Five Rivers Ward: Nokomai Road
- Wallace Ward: Otautau Drummond Road
State Highway Updates
Significant roadwork projects are continuing or starting across the region:
- SH94 The Key: Ongoing until mid-December, 10–15 minute delays with traffic lights. Crews will move toward the Mararoa School area next week.
- SH97 Mossburn-Five Rivers Highway: Works at the Five Rivers end are underway and expected to wrap by 24 November. Additional work near Ellis Road begins 17 November and will run for 3–4 weeks.
- SH90 Waikaka Valley Highway: Earthworks and drainage are starting 17 November between Waikaka and Cunningham Roads, continuing into late December. Construction will begin in the new year.
- SH93 Old Coach Road: Work is underway and expected to finish by mid-December.
Maintenance and Event-Related Works
Expect traffic management in place for:
- SH1, SH6, SH94, SH96, and SH99 with activities ranging from road marking to pavement and surface water repairs.
- Third-party and event work at SH6 (Dipton-Winton, Great North Road), SH93 (Kaiwera Road), SH96 (Ryan Road), SH99 (Palmerston Street Riverton), and SH1 Tay Street (CCTV/stormwater cleaning).
For up-to-date information and travel planning, residents are encouraged to visit the NZTA Journeys website or check the Freight Impact Register for regional work affecting heavy vehicles.