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(Proposed) Temporary Road Closures - Marlowe Street & Black Street

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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:

The closures are required so road repairs and service cover adjustments can be completed before resealing occurs on Songer Street.

STAGE 1: LANE CLOSURE ONLY

Date and time of scheduled closure: Monday 9 November to Wednesday 11 November 2026 – starting at 7:00 am on the first day and ending at 6:30 pm on the last day (24 hour a day closure)

  • Lane closure on Songer Street & one-way traffic (from Main Road Stoke towards Nayland Road).
  • Detour via Andrew Street & Neale Avenue.
  • Limited roadside parking will be available. Pedestrian access will be provided.
  • Route 2 eBus will be detoured via Saxton Road. Please see ebus.nz for further information.
  • Extra temporary bus stops will be available on Nayland Road.

STAGE 2: ROAD CLOSURE & LANE CLOSURE

  • Marlowe Street – at the intersection with Songer Street

Date and time of scheduled closure: Wednesday 11 November to Friday 13 November 2026 – starting at 7:00 am on the first day and ending at 6:30 pm on the last day (24 hour a day closure)

  • Lane closure on Songer Street & one-way traffic (from Nayland Road towards Main Road Stoke).
  • Detour via Andrew Street & Neale Avenue.
  • Route 2 eBus will be detoured via Saxton Road. Please see ebus.nz for further information.
  • Vehicle access for residents/businesses, couriers and home help will be available from the other end of Marlowe Street.
  • Delays are likely– please follow the directions of onsite staff.
  • Limited roadside parking will be available. Pedestrian access will be provided safely.
  • Rubbish and recycling bins will be collected as normal.

STAGE 3: ROAD CLOSURE & LANE CLOSURE

  • Black Street - at the intersection with Songer Street

Date and time of scheduled closure: Friday 13 November to Wednesday 25 November 2026 – starting at 7:00 am on the first day and ending at 6:30 pm on the last day (24 hour a day closure)

  • Lane closure with two-way traffic / temporary traffic lights on Songer Street.
  • Route 2 eBus will operate on its usual route – please expect delays.
  • Vehicle access for residents/businesses, couriers and home help will be available from the other end of Black Street.
  • Delays are likely– please follow the directions of onsite staff.
  • Limited roadside parking will be available. Pedestrian access will be provided safely.
  • Rubbish and recycling bins will be collected as normal.

STAGE 4: ROAD CLOSURE & LANE CLOSURE

  • Marlowe Street – at the intersection with Songer Street
  • Date and time of scheduled closure: Monday 16 November 2026 – 7:00 am to 6:30 pm
  • Date and time of scheduled closure: Monday 23 November to Friday 4 December 2026 – starting at 7:00 am on the first day and ending at 6:30 pm on the last day (24 hour a day closure)
  • Lane closure with two-way traffic / temporary traffic lights on Songer Street.
  • Route 2 eBus will operate on its usual route – please expect delays.
  • Vehicle access for residents/businesses, couriers and home help will be available from the other end of Marlowe Street.
  • Delays are likely– please follow the directions of onsite staff.
  • Limited roadside parking will be available. Pedestrian access will be provided safely.
  • Rubbish and recycling bins will be collected as normal.

Contingency dates and times when any of the above closures may occur if required: Saturday 5 December to Friday 11 December 2026 – starting at 7:00 am on the first day and ending at 6:30 pm on the last day (24 hour a day closure)

To understand how this closure could impact residents/businesses, Council is seeking feedback on this proposal by 4 November 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.

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