Approved Temporary Road Closure - Kowhai Avenue
Roads
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:
Kowhai Avenue – between no.10 and no.13
STAGE 1:
Date and time of scheduled closure: Monday 9 November to Friday 13 November 2026 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Contingency dates and times when closure may occur: Monday 16 November to Tuesday 17 November 2026 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
STAGE 2:
Date and time of scheduled closure: Thursday 26 November 2026 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Contingency dates and times when closure may occur: Friday 27 November 2026 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
The first closure is to dig a trench across the road and install new underground power cables. The second closure is to transfer the electrical supply to the new transformer.
- Vehicle access for residents/businesses, couriers and home help for residents beyond the closure will not be available between 9:00 am & 4:00 pm each day - please move vehicles out to roadside parking at the beginning of the street prior to 9:00 am each day.
- Access will be made available in an emergency.
- No roadside parking will be available within the work zone.
- Rubbish and recycling bins will be collected as normal – with the assistance of onsite staff.
- Pedestrian access will be provided safely.
Council would like to thank you in advance for your patience and understanding when road closures occur.
