Temporary Road Closures

and for the construction of a new pedestrian crossing.

Barry Avenue, Cairnmuir Crescent, Jolly Road and Murray Terrace.

Residents will have access to and from their properties, footpath will remain open

For spectators and pedestrians.

A detour will be available via Whitby Street – Fache Street – Holloway Street.

significant structural issues affecting the load carrying elements of Bridge 160 Linnburn Runs Rd (Blackball). The bridge was immediately closed by the engineers at the time of the inspection (27/01/2021) to ensure public safety.

Despite the closure (via a locked gate), it was brought to Council’s attention that vehicles have continued to gain access. The decision has therefore been made to remove the gate and formally close the bridge to mitigate the risk of an incident. Signage has been installedon each approach, and fencing erected at either end of the bridge.

Regarding the closure:

closure of Bridge 160 over the Taieri River. The road is accessible either side of the bridge for property access.

The alternative route is sign-posted at the intersections of:

A decision was made yesterday (Monday 22 July 2024), to close a section of the Hawksburn Road, between Earnscleugh and Cromwell, because the freeze-thaw conditions have made it unsafe to use.

Clyde side

The section most used and affected is from the bottom of the Clyde side to the lookout. It is difficult to maintain traction on the steep slopes in the current conditions even in a 4WD vehicle.

Walkers can still use the area and parking at the base of the hill is still accessible.

Cromwell side

This section is closed at (RP 9.538km) the last house on the Cromwell/Bannockburn end of Hawksburn Road.

The road has been closed in the interests of public safety and will be regularly monitored until such time as conditions improve and repairs can be made.

Residents will have access at all times with the eastbound lane remaining open.

Access to the Cromwell Town and Country Club and Butcher Drive will still be available via Barry Avenue.

Cyclists will have access across Clyde Bridge but may have to dismount. Traffic crew will be at the bridge 24 hours to assist.

This is for the purpose of connecting foul sewer, storm water and water connections to a new property.

A detour is available via Aronui Road.

Residents will have access to their properties with the assistance of traffic marshals on site.

All residents will have access to their properties at all times with onsite traffic management staff assisting.

A detour route will be signposted via:

Mitchell Street – Hanrahan Street – State Highway 85

State Highway 85 - Hanarhan Street – Mitchell Street – Alexander Street – Charlemont Street.

Detours will be available via Holloway Street, Fache Street and Naylor Street.

Residents will always have access to their properties. Footpaths will be open for pedestrians and cyclists.

Residents will have access to their properties at all times and the road will be open outside of the above hours.

The closure is between Neplusultra Street and Sunhaven Cove.

Detour routes will be available via:

State Highway 8B, Barry Avenue, Neplusultra Street and Alpha Street.

Residents will have access via the detour available either side of the closure.

A detour route will be signposted via:

John Street – Northland Street – Bute Street – Dungannon Street.

John Street – Charlemont Street – Bute Street – Northland Street

Any residents will always have access.

An alternative route will be in place via Heaney Road and Lowburn Road for traffic that would otherwise use these roads.