A map of sites where you may experience delays on Southland state highways due to maintenance, renewal or third-party contractor work can be found here, and these sites are listed below.  Many of these are subject to good weather, so dates may change if this is not the case. 

Please note: SH99 Aparima Bridge closure

SH99 at the Aparima Bridge in Riverton will be closed for maintenance work from 10pm – 5am on Monday 19th, Tuesday 20th and Wednesday 21st May. 

Light vehicles follow detour, HPMV vehicles will be stacked and piloted through the site on the hour, each hour.

Highways South work with temporary traffic lights and temporary speed limits this week:

• SH6 Garston-Athol highway between Nokomai and Garston
• SH94 Waimea highway near Otamita
• SH94 Waimea highway near Croydon Bush
• SH94 Lumsden-Riversdale highway near Old Balfour Road
• SH99 Lorneville, eastbound road closure from Steel Road to Lorneville roundabout (continues from early next week)
  • Detour via Steel Road/Moore Road

Roadmarking:

• SH94 Lumsden to Te Anau – mobile operation
• SH94 Te Anau to Manapouri – mobile operation

Third party work and events with traffic management in place this week:

• SH1 Gore-Mataura highway near Charlton Siding Road, stop/go for tree felling
• SH99 Aparima Bridge in Riverton, closure, and detour – see above for details

Useful links:

NZTA Journeys website - https://www.journeys.nzta.govt.nz/journey-planner

Freight Impact Register - https://www.nzta.govt.nz/commercial-driving/trucks-and-tow-trucks/potential-restrictions-affecting-freight/ - download and filter the region for ‘Southland’. This will indicate any upcoming work in the next fortnight which have closures, detours or width restrictions for freight.