(Proposed) Temporary Road Closure - New Street NIGHTWORKS
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:
New Street - between no.32 and the Collingwood Street intersection
Date and time of scheduled closure: Monday 23 November to Thursday 26 November 2026 – 5:00 pm to 11:30 pm (NIGHTWORKS)
Contingency dates and times when closure may occur: Friday 27 November to Saturday 5 December 2026 – 5:00 pm to 11:30 pm (NIGHTWORKS)
The closure is for road repairs on Collingwood Street.
- Vehicle access for residents/businesses, couriers and home help will be available from the Trafalgar Street end – please follow the directions of onsite staff. Delays are likely.
- There will be a lane closure with temporary traffic lights in place on Collingwood Street.
- Roadside parking will be available.
- Rubbish and recycling bins will be collected as normal.
- Pedestrian access will be provided safely.
- The Route 1 eBus will operate as usual. Please see ebus.nz for updates.
To understand how this closure could impact residents/businesses, Council is seeking feedback on this proposal by 18 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.