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Marlborough Roads Recovery Update |
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24 July 2025 |
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This Weeks Summary |
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Multiple roads have been affected in recovery zones following the June/July weather events. Although most roads are open there continues to be damage across Marlborough’s roads and restrictions in place, drivers are advised to avoid affected areas, drive with caution and to the conditions. For more information visit the Marlborough District Council's website. Further updates will be provided, primarily through Council’s Facebook page and the Antenno alerting app. Sign up to Antenno here --------------------------------------------------- Due to current weather conditions, planned works may be postponed at short notice. Changes to planned road closures will be sent via Antenno. Daytime construction closures remain in place at multiple locations across the Marlborough Sounds. Please refer to each area's section for further information. Kenepuru:
Port Underwood:
Tennyson Inlet:
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. New road closures are scheduled to begin in August at two locations. Please refer to the new road closures section below for more information. Construction continues throughout French Pass, on Croisilles Road and Croisilles-French Pass Road. Work continues at multiple sites on Northbank Road and its side roads to regain access. On Queen Charlotte Drive there are multiple construction sites between Momorangi Bay and Whenuanui (Becks) Bay. Please plan ahead for delays of up to 10 minutes at each site 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, Tennyson Inlet, Te Hoiere Road and Port Underwood. During all planned road closures, emergency services will be accommodated at all times. --------------------------------------------------- French Pass - Culvert Installation From Monday 11 to Friday 15 August, closures will be in place on Crosilles-French Pass Road, approximately 4.5km past the Bill Bryant turn off. These closures will be in place between the hours of 8am to 12pm and 12.30pm to 4pm. The road closure is required for a culvert replacement as part of drainage improvement and road reinstatement works. --------------------------------------------------- French Pass - Drilling From Monday 18 to Thursday 21 August, closures will be in place on Croisilles-French Pass Road, prior to the French Pass township for investigative drilling. These closures will be in place between the hours of 8am to 5pm. Due to the narrowness of the road and the size of the drilling unit, the road is needed to be closed to establish set up and complete the drilling investigations.
--------------------------------------------------- Kenepuru Road - Night Closure On Monday 25 and Tuesday 26 of August, closures will be in place on Kenepuru Road, between Te Mahia Road and Onahau Road for investigative drilling. These closures will be in place between the hours of 6pm to 7am. (Work to finish 7am on Wednesday 27 August). Please be aware that on Monday 25 and Tuesday 26 August there will be an hour opening between 5pm to 6pm between the Island Point and these closures. Ths will also occur on the mornings of Tuesday 26 and Wednesday 27 August with an hour opening between 7am and 8am. Due to the narrowness of the road and the size of the drilling unit, the road is needed to be closed to establish set up and complete the drilling investigations. --------------------------------------------------- To view the 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 10 minute delays. If you have any concerns, please contact recovery@marlboroughroads.com. |
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French Pass |
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Works continue to progress on Croisilles-French Pass Road where a road retreat and gully fill are taking shape. Excavation at the road retreat is underway with kerb and channel preparation undertaken this week. At the gully fill site this week rail irons have been installed ahead of pavement preparation. Other minor works along Croisilles-French Pass road are underway, with drainage improvements and culvert replacement being completed under stop/go traffic management. These works will require a closure for a culvert replacement approximately 4.5km past the Bryant Road turn off from Monday 11 to Friday 15 August. A new site on Croisilles Road approximately 1km before the Hope Drive/Wharf Road intersection will establish on Monday 28 July for drainage improvements and road reinstatement. From mid-August construction closures will be required for works at this location. |
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Kerb and channel preparation on Croisilles-French Pass Road |
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Kenepuru Road |
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Further geotechnical inspections on Kenepuru Road have been completed following the recent weather events and the road is now open for the length of the road. Heavy vehicles can travel by permit only. Investigative drilling is scheduled to be undertaken on Kenepuru Road in August. Daytime construction closures scheduled on Kenepuru Road at Portage Heights and Island Point continue. The road closure at Portage Heights is located from Portage Resort for approximately 1km towards the Heads. Construction of retaining walls at this site continue with pile installation and anchors being drilled. Closure are in place at the following times:
The Island Point road closure is located from Onahau Road to Tara Bay. This week anchor installation continues at the second wall at this site. This will continue into next week and the crew will begin to install timber lagging in coordination with these works. Works are planned on Saturday 26 July under stop/go traffic management. Closures at Island Point are in place at the following times:
Outside of the closures, works will be carried out under stop/go traffic management with up to 15 minute delays. Tree and slip removal have been completed past the Onahau Road turn off when travelling towards the Heads this week. Drainage improvements and culvert installation continue on Titirangi Road, Monday to Friday between the hours of 8am to 5pm. These works are scheduled to continue until September under residents’ access only. The crew are working from Titirangi Beach back towards the Heads. Residents should expect delays of up to 15 minutes. From Tuesday 29 July, works will begin at a new site on Kenepuru Road, prior to the Mahau Road intersection under stop/go traffic management. Please plan ahead to allow for delays of up to 15 minutes at this site. Temporary traffic lights remain 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. |
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H-piles being placed at Island Point, Kenepuru Road |
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Moetapu Bay Road |
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Following weather delays, construction closures have started today on Moetapu Bay Road. The closures will be in place Mondays to Fridays from 9am to 3pm, with openings on the hour every hour. Works to be undertaken are the construction of retaining walls, drainage improvements and road reinstatement. Scheduled works will be undertaken at two locations. Closures for the first site will be in place untill mid-August, approximately 1km from the start of the road. Once completed, the closure will move to a second site, 4.5km from the start of the road, where works will continue until late September. On Saturday 26 July, crews will be working under stop/go traffic management at this site. Please expect delays of up to 15 minutes. |
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Northbank |
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Crews continue to work on Northbank Road, 2km from the start of the road to clear the large slip that is blocking the road. They have established a catch bench at the base of the slip to collect any uncontrolled rockfalls. The road will be closed Monday to Friday from 9am to 4pm. With the addition of an opening from 12pm to 1pm on Wednesdays. The slip will continue to be monitored and if it is deemed unsafe, the road will be closed and an update sent via the Marlborough District Council's Facebook Page and Antenno. Marlborough Roads engineers estimate over 20,000m3 of material will need to be removed from this site. Any rain is likely to exacerbate its movement. 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. Rock protection work at Top Vally Bridge and Noels Bridge have been undertaken this week. Along with works to clear a slip 23km from the start of the road. |
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Catch bench being cut at the 2km slip on Northbank Road |
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Drone image of the slip 2km from the start of Northbank Road |
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Pelorus |
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Construction on Te Hoiere Road to complete drainage improvements and road reinstatement are planned to resume from Monday 4 until Friday 8 August. The closures will be in place from 8am to 12pm and 12.30 to 5pm. |
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Port Underwood |
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Crews are continuing to work through Port Underwood Road from Oyster Bay to Rarangi to clear slips and debris blocking access. The road from Waikawa to Oyster Bay is currently open. Between Tumbledown Bay Road and Oyster Bay, the road is open to light vehicles only. The road remains closed from Oyster Bay to Rarangi. Please drive with caution and to the conditions. Planned construction closures continue on the Waikawa side of Whatamango Bay, bulk excavation works for a road retreat are underway with the crew beginning drainage works including a culvert installation. Closures will continue to operate from Monday to Friday, from 9.30am to 2.30pm, until late August.
Works will be undertaken on weekdays at this site from 7am to 9.30am and 2.30pm to 5pm, under stop/go traffic management with delays of up to 15 minutes. |
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Excavation for the road retreat on Port Underwood Road |
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Queen Charlotte Drive |
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On Queen Charlotte Drive work continued at multiple sites between Momorangi Bay and Whenuanui (Becks) Bay this week. Above Governors Bay drainage works and pavement preparation were completed this week. Sealing will be undertaken when weather and ground conditions permit. Construction above Whenuanui (Becks) Bay took place under planned construction closures early this week. Under the closures ground anchors and tie backs for the retaining walls were installed. Work continues under stop/go traffic management at this site while crews continue to install timber lagging and back fill the road, ahead of pavement preparations. |
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Kerb and channel works above Governors Bay |
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Anchor and tieback installation above Whenuanui (Becks) Bay |
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Tennyson Inlet |
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This week on Tennyson Inlet Road, prior to the Opouri Saddle crews are working on a second site approximately 1km along the road from the original site. The crews began excavation for the new retaining wall and the initial piles have been installed following a culvert installation last week. These works are being completed under daytime construction closures. Closures are currently in place Monday to Friday from 8am to 12pm and 12.30pm to 5pm until mid-August. Two openings have been added at 10am and 2pm. Vehicles must be waiting at the closure point at these times to guarantee access through site. Any updates to the planned construction closure will be notified via Antenno. |
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Installation of piles on Tennyson Inlet Road |
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Wairau Valley |
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This week a crew has completed culvert replacements on Leathams Road at two locations, 5km and 7km from the start of the road. |
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Culvert replacement on Leathams Road |
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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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