(Proposed) Temporary Road Closure - Bridge Street East

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:

Bridge Street East - between Trafalgar Street and Collingwood Street

Date and time of scheduled closure: Saturday 12 December 2026 to Tuesday 31 August 2027 – 6:00 am to 6:00 pm (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 construction phase of the Bridge to Better Project.

• Vehicle access for through traffic will not be available – vehicles will be detoured, and customer parking will be available on nearby streets and in the Buxton Square carpark (access via the Collingwood Street entrance).
• 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 Bridge Street.

Please note: this is a continuation of the existing road closure. We apologise if there has been any misunderstanding regarding the timing of this closure.

To understand how this closure could impact residents/businesses, Council is seeking feedback on this proposal by 6 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.