(Proposed) Temporary Road Closures - Atawhai Drive (Marybank Loop)

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

Atawhai Drive (Marybank Loop) – full length

Date and time of scheduled closure: Thursday 10 December 2026 – 8:15 am to 4:00 pm

Contingency dates and times when closure may occur: Friday 18 December 2026 – 8:15 am to 4:00 pm

The closure isto safely enable the use of a large crane for the replacement of a power pole located behind the property at no.830

• Vehicle access for residents/businesses, couriers and home help will not be available – please ensure vehicles are moved out before 8:00 am and parked on surrounding streets.
• There will be no access through in front of no.830 due to the size of the crane.
• No roadside parking will be available within the work zone.
• Rubbish and recycling bins will be collected as normal on the usual days (Monday & Tuesday).
• Pedestrian access will be provided safely – please wait to be escorted by onsite staff.

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.