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Marlborough Roads Recovery Update |
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29 January 2026 |
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This Week's Summary |
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This week construction has continued across the Marlborough Roads Recovery network in the French Pass, Kenepuru, Northbank, Port Underwood and on Queen Charlotte Drive. With the exception of Northbank Road, all sites are under stop/go traffic management. No works will occur on the Marlborough Roads Recovery sites over Waitangi Weekend. Crews will finish work at 12pm on Thursday 5 February and resume as scheduled on Monday 9 February. Unattended traffic lights with minor delays may remain in place at several sites. --------------------------------------------------- Drainage improvements will commence on Awatere Valley Road at the Upcot Saddle on Monday 2 February. Work is progressing at three sites in the French Pass, located on Croisilles Road, Croisilles-French Pass Road, and Archers Road. In the Kenepuru, between Linkwater and the Heads, construction continues on:
Approximately 17km from the start of Northbank Road, a construction closure continues until Friday 20 February. Crews are currently excavating from above the slip. On Port Underwood Road, crews are replacing a culvert and reinstating the pavement. On Queen Charlotte Drive on Mahikipawa Hill, work continues on a culvert installation and concrete channel. All work is subject to weather and other unforeseen circumstances. In the event of unsuitable conditions, work will be rescheduled to the next suitable workday. Continue reading for information on:
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Upcoming Road Closures |
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Kenepuru Road - between properties 955 and 2085 From Monday 9 February until 12pm on Friday 24 April a construction closure is planned on Kenepuru Road for approximately 11km, between Willow Bay and 'Water Tank Slip'. This closure will be in place on the below days and times:
This closure will allow multiple road repairs to be completed concurrently and safely. Gates will be in place at each end of the closure and at working sites. Outside of the closure times stop/go traffic management may be in place with delays of up to 15 minutes. Traffic management will ensure that vehicles do not get stuck between closure points during the opening times. --------------------------------------------------- Archers Road - approximately 1km from the start From Monday 9 February, a construction closure will be in place on Archers Road, Tennyson Inlet, approximately 1km from the start of the road. The closure will be in place from 8am Monday 9 February until late-March for all traffic on the below days and times:
Due to the narrowness of the road, the closure is needed to undertake two road retreats and complete the retaining wall, started last year. There will be no traffic management in place outside of these closure times, however road users should take care driving through this site due to the narrowness of the road. --------------------------------------------------- Awatere Valley Road - at Awapiri The planned closure from Monday 9 February to Friday 27 March is currently under review, following discussion with the community. Revised times and dates for this site will be provided when the new work programme is available. --------------------------------------------------- To view current closure locations, please visit the CDEM map. Changes to planned road closures will be sent via Antenno. Sign up to Antenno here. If you have any concerns, please contact recovery@marlboroughroads.com. |
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Location of Kenepuru Road construction closure from 9 February to 24 April |
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Awatere Valley Road |
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From Monday 2 February on Awatere Valley Road at the Upcot Saddle, work will start on culvert replacements and drainage improvements. This site will be under stop/go traffic management with delays of up to 15 minutes. |
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French Pass |
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On Croisilles Road, approximately 4.2km before the Hope Drive/Wharf Road intersection crews have installed a culvert and headwall. This week, anchors are being drilled and grouted at ground level. --------------------------------------------------- On Croisilles-French Pass Road, approximately 2km past Okiwi Bay, a retaining wall has been completed. The road has been swept and the crew has disestablished from site. On Croisilles-French Pass Road, approximately 10km past Okiwi Bay, crews are completing drainage repairs, including a culvert replacement. --------------------------------------------------- Both sites in the French Pass are under stop/go traffic management with delays of up to 15 minutes. |
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Anchor drilling on Croisilles Road |
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The retaining wall on Croisilles-French Pass Road ready for sealing |
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Kenepuru |
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On Moetapu Bay Road, approximately 1.3km from the start of the road, crews are completing a slip excavation. Two culverts are planned to be installed over the next two weeks. At four adjacent sites approximately 3km before the Mahau Road turn-off, road sealing has been completed on two sites. Sealing is planned on the remaining two sites next week, pending suitable weather conditions. Work continues at two sites on Kenepuru Road, between the Mahau Road intersection and Broughton Bay to construct a retaining wall. On Kenepuru Road, near Portage Bay, approximately 1.5km prior to Portage Resort, crews continue the excavation, gully fill, and drainage installation. There are three sets of traffic lights across the above sites, with delays of up to 15 minutes at each site. On Torea Road, crews are continuing to progress the road retreat. This site is also under traffic lights with delays of up to 15 minutes. --------------------------------------------------- The new Waitaria Bay Jetty has been completed and is open to the public. |
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Retaining wall installation on Kenepuru Road |
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Pavement preparation on Kenepuru Road |
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Northbank |
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Work continues approximately 17km from the start of Northbank Road to clear a large slip. A construction closure is in place until Friday 20 February on the following days and times:
These closures are essential to safely clear the slip due to the risk of rock fall and also allow for the work to be completed more efficiently. Due to the narrow roadway, no bypass is available. Please plan your travel around the scheduled closure times. Outside of these times unattended traffic lights will remain in place with delays of up to five minutes. No work will occur over Waitangi weekend. Crews will complete work at 12pm on Thursday 5 February and resume on Monday 9 February. --------------------------------------------------- Work continues on the replacement of the Gillespie Bridge on Cat Creek Road. This week crews are installing piling for the new bridge. |
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Port Underwood |
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On Port Underwood Road, approximately 1.5km past McCormicks Road, crews are reinstating the pavement and replacing a culvert. This site is under stop/go traffic management with delays of up to 15 minutes. |
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Queen Charlotte Drive |
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On Queen Charlotte Drive, approximately 4.2km from Havelock, crews are continuing to install a second culvert, construct a concrete dish channel and reinstate the pavement. This site is under stop/go traffic management with delays of up to 15 minutes. Once works on Queen Charlotte Drive are completed, the crew will move to Moenui Road to complete multiple drainage repairs. |
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Tennyson Inlet |
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Work continues on a retaining wall approximately 2km from the start of Archers Road. Crews are installing a second culvert and preparing the concrete channel. This site is under stop/go traffic management with delays of up to 15 minutes. |
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Kenepuru Road restrictions |
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Kenepuru Road is open to the public, with overweight and overlength vehicle restrictions in place. Reduced speed limit signage and temporary traffic lights are in place at Portage Heights and approximately 500m beyond Nikau Cove (when travelling from Portage). Both sites have a 30km temporary speed limit in place. Please expect minor delays and follow all traffic management signage. Vehicle restrictions remain on Kenepuru Road from Linkwater to the Heads as follows: Vehicle RestrictionsVehicles up to 12.6m in length, and 6 tonne in weight can travel on Kenepuru Road and side roads. To apply for a permit for an over dimension vehicle to travel on Kenepuru Road, email recovery@marlboroughroads.com or call 0800 213 213. There are the following hazards on this section of Kenepuru Road and its side roads including Moetapu Bay Road:
Other recovery roadsPlease be aware that on all roads, works may be in progress and/or traffic management in place. Please expect delays and follow all signage and traffic management. Heavy rain may lead to roads being closed at short notice. Regardless of the status of the road, please drive to the conditions. To check the status of a road before you travel, please visit the CDEM Map. |
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Further Information |
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Marlborough Roads 0800 213 213, between 9.00am - 4.00pm, Monday to Friday. For more information on the Marlborough Roads recovery project or to subscribe to this newsletter, contact us at recovery@marlboroughroads.com Visit our webpage: www.nzta.govt.nz/marlborough-roads-recovery For more information: For local roading alerts/updates go to Marlborough District Council's website Sign up to the Antenno App to receive notifications on your phone. Check the Civil Defence Emergency Management map for road access restrictions. If you require welfare support contact Marlborough District Council on 03 520 7400 or email recovery@marlborough.govt.nz If you require an overlength permit for vehicles over 12.6m to travel on Queen Charlotte Drive between Linkwater and Picton please email Marlborough Roads NZTA Office, 28 Alfred Street, Blenheim on MRoadsadmin@nzta.govt.nz |
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