Road works and closures

Map of Road Closures and Disruptions in Selwyn

Map of Road Closures on the Waka Kotahi NZTA network

Local Authorities may close roads for the purpose of holding on any road any vehicle races or trials, or any processions, carnivals, celebrations, sporting events, or other special events. The Local Authority may, subject to the provisions of these regulations, close the road to ordinary vehicular traffic for a period or series of periods of not more than 12 hours each in any consecutive 24 hours.

Roads may also be closed for works to ensure the safety of contractors and the public. Where roads are closed in the Selwyn District, the road closure will only occur where it is not safely possible for civil contractors to minimally keep one lane open.

Road closures can also have the benefit of minimizing the time contractors are working on the roads. While they create higher disruptions, road closures are generally able to allow for an expedited work program, returning the road to full use in a shorter time frame.

Temporary Road Closures in Selwyn District will be advertised in the Council Call in the local papers.  In some cases, information will be published to social media.  Up and coming road works are listed below.

Not all works are considered notifiable.  All road closures and one way systems, in addition to long term alternating flow set ups (greater than 10 working days) are notifiable to the public.