Information about roadworks in the Nelson-Marlborough-Tasman region
Well maintained roads are an important part of keeping people safe. While we aim to do this work with as little disruption as possible, we know that roadworks can be inconvenient. Thanks for your patience and understanding while we do this important work.
Please drive carefully through work sites and stick to the temporary speed limits. If you’re driving around the Wellington region, roadworks on the state highway network may affect your travel plans.
Below is a quick outline of the major works planned for the coming week from 14 November 2016 . We’ll keep you posted on future works and have regular updates on local radio stations.
State Highway 6
Location | Type of Work | Start Date |
Collins Valley | Pavement Maintenance | Monday to Friday |
State Highway 60
Location | Type of Work | Start Date |
Takaka Hill | Construction | Monday to Friday |
Riwaka | Pre-seal repairs | Thursday to Friday |
NOTE: If bad weather should strike, work will be postponed to the next suitable day / night
Keeping our roads in good repair is an important part of keeping everyone safe on our roads. While the Transport Agency always does our best to do this work with as little disruption as possible, we know that roadworks almost always cause some inconvenience.
Thank you for your understanding and patience while we do this important work to help keep you safe.
Your guide to driving in Nelson/Tasman
If you’re driving around the Nelson / Tasman region, road works in the following areas may affect your travel plans:
Roadworks on Gladstone Road between McGlashen Avenue and Oxford Street (State Highway 6)
The NZ Transport Agency will be doing major repairs and maintenance on Gladstone Road during October and November 2015. Major works will be undertaken during the night (7.00pm – 6.00am) to reduce disruption to road users and property owners during the day. Full traffic management will be in place during this time and we expect to have the road fully open each morning. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause, and please drive carefully while these roadworks are going on.
Gentle Annie Passing Lane Improvements
Major works are in progress on the Nelson side of the Gentle Annie Hill at Wakapuaka to widen the existing passing lanes and make safety improvements. Works are expected to be completed by the end of August 2015. Full traffic management will be in place and we will keep two lanes open, however drivers should expect delays at times.
Rocks Road Cliff Stabilisation (State Highway 6)
Major stabilisation works are in progress on the Rocks Road Cliff face and will continue through to October 2015. This work will be taking place between the Basin Reserve and Magazine Point. The work will involve inserting rock bolts into the cliffs, installing drainage pipes for groundwater, and applying a layer of steel mesh and either sprayed concrete or a special mat surfacing to the cliff face. During the month of August 2015 a short length of 30km/h temporary speed restriction will be in operation with two narrow traffic lanes and cyclists will be merging with vehicles to travel through this section.
Full traffic management will be in place and we will keep two lanes open, however drivers should expect delays at times. Please take extra care while manoeuvring through this site while these works are going on.