(Proposed) Temporary Road Closure - Hay Street

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

Hay Street – between Haven Road and no. 9 Hay Street (BP Truckstop)

Date and time of scheduled closure: Monday 12 October to Monday 30 November 2026 – starting at 7:30 am on the first day and ending at 5:00 pm on the last day (24-hour a day closure)

Contingency dates and times when closure may occur: Tuesday 1 December to Sunday 6 December 2026 - starting at 7:30 am on the first day and ending at 5:00 pm on the last day (24-hour a day closure)

The closure is to enable construction of a new fuel supply line across Hay Street.

• Vehicle access for residents/businesses, couriers and home help will not be available – please use Vickerman Street or Wilderman Avenue to access the area.
• No roadside parking will be available.
• Rubbish and recycling bins will be collected as normal.
• Pedestrian & cycling access will be provided safely.

To understand how this closure could impact residents/businesses, Council is seeking feedback on this proposal by 9 October 2026

Feedback can be sent:
By email: road.enquiries@ncc.govt.nz
In writing: Attention: Transport Operations, Nelson City Council, PO Box 645, Nelson

Feedback (including any personal information such as your name and contact details) will be provided to Council workers for administration, analysing feedback and to support decision making. Note that concerns raised in feedback may be provided to a contractor or road closure applicant, along with your name and contact details, to facilitate those concerns being addressed. Please advise Council when providing feedback if you do not wish this to occur. To update any information you have provided, please contact the details above.

The decision on whether the road will be closed will be advertised here.

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.