- 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 is nearly complete, with the final stage now underway. This includes what could be described as the most disruptive but essential final piece of the tar-seal puzzle – the resurfacing of the Troopers Memorial roundabout.
The roundabout will be fully closed overnight from 6pm to 6am on the 27th, 28th and 29th of April for asphalt work. It will remain open during the day. One local driver said, “It’s such a nicer driving experience now not having to avoid potholes.”
A detour plan is in place for all directions around the Troopers roundabout while the work is carried out. Southbound traffic will be diverted via Spey, Deveron and Tay Streets. Northbound drivers will use Forth, Leven and Spey Streets. Eastbound detours are via Liddel and Tweed Streets, while westbound traffic will follow Conon and Tweed Streets.
Work across Southland highways continues over the next two weeks, though many projects are dependent on good weather. A full map of delays and active sites is available here
Upcoming public holidays – Easter Monday, Southland Anniversary and Anzac Day – all fall in the same week, which means highway crews will be operating with limited staff. Motorists are advised to call 0800 4 HIGHWAYS for urgent queries or concerns during this period.
Several Anzac Day events on 25 April will also affect state highways in Invercargill, Gore and Riverton. In Invercargill, State Highway 6 (Dee Street) will be closed southbound from Victoria Avenue to Gala Street between 6.30am and 8.30am. A southbound detour via Victoria Avenue, Leven Street and Spey Street will be available.
In Gore, Main Street will be closed to Mersey Street and Bowler Avenue from 6.30am to 9am. In Riverton, SH99 will close between Princess and Jetty Streets from 10am to 11am, with a short stop/stop control near the Aparima Bridge to allow the Anzac parade to cross safely.
In addition, SH99 in Lorneville Eastbound only will be closed from 8pm on the 27th of April until 8pm on the 30th of April, with detours via Steel Road and Moore Road.
Highway works continue across the region and may be subject to change due to weather. Many projects will be affected by reduced staffing over the Easter, Southland Anniversary and Anzac Day holiday week. Call 0800 4 HIGHWAYS (0800 44 44 49) for any urgent highway concerns.
Anzac Community Events affecting state highways on April 25th:
- Invercargill – Closure of SH6 Dee Street southbound between Victoria Ave and Gala Street from 6.30am – 8.30am.
Southbound detour: Victoria Ave – Leven Street – Spey Street (open to all vehicles) - Gore – No access to Mersey Street and Bowler Ave from Main Street between 6.30am and 9am
- Riverton – Closure of SH99 Palmerston Street between Princess and Jetty Streets from 10am – 11am.
Detour: Princess Street – Havelock Street – Jetty Street (open to all vehicles).
Stop/stop at Jetty and Osbourne Streets for 5 minutes between 10–11am to allow the parade to cross the Aparima Bridge
Highways South work with temporary traffic lights and temporary speed limits this week:
- SH1 Bluff Highway near Stanley Township Road – pavement repairs
- SH1 Bluff Highway at Kekeno Place/Ballance entrance – traffic lights from 6pm to 6am, 22nd and 23rd April for asphalt resurfacing
- SH1/SH6 Troopers roundabout – FULL ROAD CLOSURE 6pm – 6am on 27th, 28th, and 29th April
- Detours:
- Southbound: Spey Street – Deveron Street – Tay Street
- Northbound: Forth Street – Leven Street – Spey Street
- Eastbound: Liddel Street – Tweed Street
- Westbound: Conon Street – Tweed Street
- Detours:
- SH99 Lorneville – Eastbound only from 27th April at 8pm until 30th April at 8pm (closed 24/7)
- Detour via Steel Road/Moore Road.
- SH93 Old Coach Road near Range Road – pavement repairs
- SH93 Old Coach Road near Waddle Road – pavement repairs
- SH94 Waimea Highway near Monaghan Road – pavement repairs
- SH99 Tuatapere-Orepuki Highway at McCracken’s Rest – shoulder repairs
Roadmarking:
- SH6 Urban Lumsden – mobile operation
- SH99 Invercargill to Tuatapere – mobile operation
- SH97 – mobile operation
- SH98 – mobile operation
Third party work and events with traffic management in place this week:
- SH1 Waipahi Highway at Pukerau – traffic lights for tree maintenance
- SH6 Dee Street, Invercargill – southbound lane closure for Anzac Parade 25th April, 6.30am – 8.30am only
- SH6 North Road, Invercargill – lane closed for power cable replacement (revised date)
- SH6 Kingston Garston Highway north of Fairlight near Begg Road – traffic lights for accessway work
- SH94 Waimea Highway at Otamita – traffic lights for tree maintenance
- SH96 at Winton – stop/go for tree work (revised date)
- SH96 Nightcaps Ohai Highway west of Tinkertown – stop/stop for tree maintenance
- SH98 Lorne Dacre Highway at Robertson Road – traffic lights for tree maintenance
- SH99 Palmerston Street, Riverton – road closure for Anzac Parade 25th April, 10am – 11am only
- SH99 at Colac Bay – stop/go for open trenching