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Marlborough Roads Recovery Update |
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22 January 2026 |
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This Week's Summary |
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While construction continued at several sites across the Marlborough Roads Recovery network this week, progress was slowed by last week's rainfall. Surveillence has identified suspicious activity at several Marlborough Roads Recovery construction sites. We encourage anyone who notices anything unusual to please contact us. With the exception of Northbank Road, all sites are under stop/go traffic management. ---------------------------------------------------
In the Kenepuru, between Linkwater and the Heads, work is underway in the following areas
Approximately 17km from the start of Northbank Road, a construction closure will continue until Friday 20 February. Crews are currently excavating from above the slip. On Queen Charlotte Drive on Mahikipawa Hill, work continues on a culvert installation. 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. --------------------------------------------------- Awatere Valley Road - at Awapiri From Monday 9 February to Friday 27 March a construction closure is planned on Awatere Valley Road at Awapiri. This closure is required for the construction of a road retreat, concrete channel and pavement construction. The closures will be in place on weekdays at the below times:
Outside of these closure times, unattended traffic lights will be in place with delays of up to 15 minutes. --------------------------------------------------- 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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French Pass |
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On Croisilles Road, approximately 4.2km before the Hope Drive/Wharf Road intersection crews have completed the drilling and grouting of permanent anchors. Anchor testing is now underway, prior to installing concrete mesh and excavating for the ground beam. Crews are continuing minor drainage repairs and pavement stabilisation work approximately 1km before Okiwi Bay. --------------------------------------------------- On Croisilles-French Pass Road, approximately 2km past Okiwi Bay, crews are continuing pavement reinstatement. --------------------------------------------------- All three sites in the French Pass are under stop/go traffic management with delays of up to 15 minutes. |
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Drilling permanent anchors on Croisilles Road |
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Pavement reinstatement on Croisilles-French Pass Road |
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Kenepuru |
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On Moetapu Bay Road, approximately 1.3km from the start of the road, crews are continuing slip excavation and have commenced the installation of a culvert. At four adjacent sites approximately 3km before the Mahau Road turn-off, crews have installed a site rail and continue the retaining wall and pavement construction. Road sealing is planned to start next week, pending suitable weather conditions. Work has resumed at one site 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 are continuing the excavation, gully fill, and drainage installation. There are four 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 Waitaria Bay Jetty is currently open to the public with the new jetty fully decked and the floating pontoon connected. Crews have resumed work on the first section of the jetty to install new handrails and ladders. Construction signage remains in place, please be mindful of all notices. |
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Pavement construction on Kenepuru Road |
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Northbank |
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Crews are continuing work approximately 17km from the start of Northbank Road to clear a large slip. This week crews have cut the top bench above the slip and commenced excavation. 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. They 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 has commenced on the replacement of the Gillespie Bridge on Cat Creek Road. Crews continue to dismantle the old bridge, prior to installing piling for the new bridge. |
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View of fill site on Northbank Road from the top bench |
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Queen Charlotte Drive |
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On Queen Charlotte Drive, approximately 4.2km from Havelock, crews are installing a second culvert and constructing a concrete dish channel. Work has also commenced on multiple drainage repairs on Moenui Road. Both sites are under stop/go traffic management with delays of up to 15 minutes. |
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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 have installed sight rails, backfilled and widened the road. 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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