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Marlborough Roads Recovery Update |
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2 October 2025 |
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This Weeks Summary |
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Daytime construction closures are in place at multiple locations across Marlborough. Please refer to each area's section for further information. Kenepuru:
Tennyson Inlet:
Construction closures have been delayed in the Kenepuru on:
A new daytime construction closure is planned for Kenepuru Road, near Ohingaroa Bay. Please refer to the new road closures section for more information. 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. Changes to planned road closures will be sent via Antenno. Sign up to Antenno here. Construction continues in French Pass, at multiple sites on Croisilles Road and Croisilles-French Pass Road under stop/go traffic management. Work continues on Archers Road, Tennyson Inlet under a construction closure. Recovery works continue at various sites along Kenepuru Road prior to the Heads on retaining wall construction and drainage improvements. Construction closures will be in place next week prior to Mahau Road and near Broughton Bay. Retreat and drainage works are nearing completion at two sites on Kenepuru Road beyond the Heads. Port Underwood Road, from the Waikawa side of Whatamango Bay, has been sealed this week. Crews continue to work on a slip at Northbank Road under stop/go traffic management. Please plan ahead and allow for delays in these areas. Keep reading for information on:
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New road closures |
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Please refer to each area's section for information on existing road closures on Kenepuru Road, Moetapu Bay Road and Te Mahia Road. During all planned road closures, emergency services will always be accommodated. Kenepuru Road - Ohingaroa Bay From Monday 13 October to mid-November, construction closures will be in place on Kenepuru Road, near Ohingaroa Bay, between property numbers 644 and 650. The closures are required for construction of a road retreat, shoulder repairs and culvert installation. The closures will be in place on weekdays, with openings on the hour:
Access will be given to school traffic between the hours of 8.30am to 9.30am and 2.30pm to 3.30pm. If you require school access, please contact the Recovery Team to arrange. --------------------------------------------------- To view the current closure locations, please visit the CDEM map. Outside of the closure days and times, works will be carried out under stop/go traffic management with up to 15-minute delays. If you have any concerns, please contact recovery@marlboroughroads.com. |
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French Pass |
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On Croisilles Road approximately 1.2km before the Hope Drive/Wharf Road intersection construction of a mechanically stabilised earth (MSE) wall continues. This site is under stop/go traffic management. Please expect delays of up to 15 minutes. --------------------------------------------------- Works continue at several sites on Croisilles-French Pass Road. At approximately 2km past Okiwi Bay, work is progressing on the construction of an H-Pile retaining wall and drainage improvements. This week a temporary retaining wall and bench have been constructed to manage unstable ground conditions. Crews have also commenced augering, pile installation and the placement of timber lagging. A MSE wall, approximately 1.5km prior to the Elaine Bay Road turnoff when travelling North is advancing. The pavement dig out, and preparation is complete and this week a new culvert is being installed. Work on a second MSE wall, approximately 2km past the Elaine Bay turn off when travelling North also continues. Crews have trimmed the upslope bank and are preparing the pavement and swale dig out. All three sites are currently under stop/go traffic management, two of the three sites will be operational at the same time, with delays up to 15 minutes at each site. Minor remedial works have been completed at several sites on Croisilles-French Pass Road near Fitzroy Bay. |
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MSE wall construction on Croisilles Road |
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Preparing temporary bench for H-Pile installation on Croisilles-French Pass Road |
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Kenepuru |
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Work continues at several sites on Kenepuru Road between Linkwater and the Heads. At two adjacent sites approximately 3.3km before the Mahau Road turn-off shoulder repair and retaining wall construction continues. This week excavation and augering is underway. The works are under stop/go traffic management with delays of up to 15 minutes. A construction closure is planned to be in place from Monday 6 October with openings on the hour:
Backfilling is now complete on a retaining wall approximately 2.5km before the Mahau Road turn-off. Pavement and sealing works are planned next week, in coordination with sealing on sections of road 350m prior to and at the Mahau Road intersection. These works are all being completed under stop/go traffic management with delays of up to 15 minutes. --------------------------------------------------- On Kenepuru Road near Broughton Bay, work that was due to start this week under a construction closure has been delayed until Tuesday 7 October. The closure will be in place from Tuesday 7 October between property numbers 1503 to 1679 on weekdays at the following times:
Work may be undertaken outside of these days and times, under stop/go traffic management with delays of up to 15 minutes. --------------------------------------------------- Temporary repair works have been completed on Tara Bay Road. A permanent solution will be implemented by the end of this year. --------------------------------------------------- Work on Te Mahia Road continues under a road closure. This week crews are progressing the retreat excavation, hydroseeding the bank, and pouring concrete for the kerb. The closures are scheduled on weekdays until mid-October at the following times:
Work will be undertaken outside of these days and times, under stop/go traffic management with delays of up to 15 minutes. --------------------------------------------------- Construction closures continue at Portage Heights, located from Portage Resort for approximately 1km towards the Heads as works continue on several retaining walls. This week crews have installed whalers and completed drainage improvements. Closures are in place at the following times:
From Monday 6 October to Wednesday 8 October crews are removing material built up under the Portage jetty floating pontoon. This will ensure the pontoon remains floating at low tide, allowing for normal operation. --------------------------------------------------- This week crews are completing the H-Pile retaining wall at Sandy Bay on Kenepuru Road. This site is under stop/go traffic lights with delays of up to 15 minutes. --------------------------------------------------- On Kenepuru Road beyond the Heads, retreat and drainage works continue at Fish Bay and at approximately 1km towards Waitaria Bay. These sites are under traffic lights with maximum wait times of 15 minutes. --------------------------------------------------- Drainage improvements and culvert installation works continue at various sites along Titirangi Road, Monday to Friday between the hours of 8am to 5pm, under residents' access only. Crews are working from Titirangi Beach back towards the Heads. Residents should expect delays of up to 15 minutes. --------------------------------------------------- On Elie Bay Road, works that were due to start on Tuesday 30 September have been delayed. The road is open, and an update will be provided when more information is available. |
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Moetapu Bay Road |
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Works due to start this week on Moetapu Bay Road approximately 4.5km from the start of the road have been delayed until Tuesday 7 October. A construction closure will now be in place from Tuesday 7 October to mid-December on:
The closure is required for the construction of retaining walls, drainage improvements and road reinstatement. Work may be undertaken outside of these dates and times under stop/go traffic management with up to 15-minute delays. |
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Northbank |
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Last Wednesday, crews successfully and safely removed a section of hard rock on the slip face using explosives. Works continue under stop/go traffic management with possible delays of up to 30 minutes throughout the day, when rock debris is being cleared from the road. Between 7am and 6pm, Monday to Saturday crews will continue to remove slip material, however there will be no 30-minute delays between 7am and 9am and 4pm and 5pm. The 30-minute delays are unable to be scheduled, as they're dependent on the amount of rock material that drops each time. Outside of work times, the site will continue to operate under traffic lights with approximately 3-minute delays. If the road is deemed unsafe at any time, the road will be closed and an update sent via Antenno and the Council’s website. When travelling near or past our work sites, please ensure you keep outside any fences or barriers for your safety. Please adhere to, and do not move any traffic or safety management in place (i.e. gated closures/cones/signs/traffic lights/barricades) for your own safety. |
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Hydroseeding on Northbank slip |
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Port Underwood |
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On the Waikawa side of Whatamango Bay on Port Underwood Road, the retreat and drainage work is complete, and this week crews have sealed the road. Work is being carried out under stop/go traffic management on weekdays at this site from 7am to 5pm with a 30km speed limit. Please expect delays of up to 15 minutes. --------------------------------------------------- Crews are continuing maintenance works from the Rarangi end of Port Underwood Road under stop/go traffic management. |
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Tennyson Inlet |
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This week crews have sealed a section of Tennyson Inlet Road, prior to the Opouri Saddle, and are completing drainage repairs. These works are under stop/go traffic management. --------------------------------------------------- Work continues on Archers Road, approximately 2km from the start of the road, for construction of two road retreats and a retaining wall. Crews have drilled anchors and excavated benches, and this week are augering and installing piles. Closures are in place on the following days and times:
The additional openings at 10am and 2pm are scheduled specifically for the school holidays until tomorrow, Friday 3 October. Road users must be waiting at the closure point at these times to guarantee access through the site. |
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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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