Approved Temporary Road Closures - Trafalgar Street

Nelson City Council has received a proposal from Isaac Construction to temporarily close the following road/s to ordinary traffic between the dates listed below:

Trafalgar Street – between no.181 and Wakatu Lane (including the Bridge Street intersection)

Date and time of scheduled closure: Monday 5 October to Saturday 28 November 2026 – starting at 6:00 am on the first day and ending at 6:00 pm on the last day (this is a 24-hour a day closure)

Contingency dates and times when closure may occur: Contingency is included in the dates above.

The closure is for the installation of pipes, services and streetscape as part of the construction phase of the Bridge to Better Project.

• Vehicle access for through traffic will not be available – vehicles will be detoured.
• Roadside parking spaces within the closure will be unavailable - customer parking will be available on nearby streets and Buxton and Montgomery Squares.
• Access for large deliveries, business owners and couriers will be made available as required – please coordinate with onsite staff.
• Rubbish and recycling bins will be collected as normal with the assistance of onsite staff.
• Pedestrian access will be maintained safely to all businesses on Trafalgar Street and Bridge Street.

Council would like to thank you in advance for your patience and understanding when road closures occur.

This proposal is made in accordance with the Local Government Act 1974. Unauthorised use of vehicles on the road during the closure period is not permitted and may constitute an offence.