Update
What |
We’re installing part of the South Express cycleway, in coordination with upgrading water and roading infrastructure. |
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Why |
The South Express cycleway will extend from the central city to Templeton, where it will connect with the cycleway to Rolleston. We’re combining this work with replacing a water pipe on Railway Terrace that has reached the end of its service life and making other improvements to roading infrastructure. |
Where |
Railway Terrace, Templeton. |
When |
Monday 16 February 2026 to Friday 13 March 2026. 7am to 6pm (weather/site condition dependent). |
Contact |
The contractor is Isaac Construction. Phone Elizabeth Mullan, Communications Advisor on 027 406 2465, Monday to Saturday, 7am to 6pm or via email at communications@isaac.co.nz. |
Details
We’re replacing the water supply pipe on Railway Terrace, replacing the current deep-dish channel, and resurfacing the carriageway and northwest footpath.
From Monday 16 February, a road closure will be in place on Railway Terrace for 4 weeks, until Friday 13 March. The road will be closed between 1 Railway Terrace and 22 Railway Terrace.
During this time:
- Vehicles traveling east on Jones Road will not be able to continue onto Railway Terrace.
- There will be no access to Railway Terrace from Kirk Road.
- A detour will be in place via Dawsons Road, Maddisons Road and Kirk Road - a map of the detour is below.
- Residents will have restricted access to their property. Please get in touch with Elizabeth by phone or email if you have any questions or concerns.
- Please adhere to all instructions from staff and signage on site. This will help keep you and our staff safe.
- Residents are invited to attend an information session that will be held on Railway Terrace on Wednesday 11 February between 7.30-9.30am.
For updates on this project, you can read more at ccc.govt.nz/south-express or sign up for our newsletter via the following QR code:
Impacts of the work
- Temporary traffic management (road cones, signs) will be installed as part of the work.
- Please expect traffic delays and changes to traffic management.
- Bus detours will be in place. Please see metro.co.nz for more information.
- The nature of the work will generate noise, dust, and vibrations.
- At times, several footpaths and pedestrian crossings will be closed while our contractor is working. When this happens, there will be traffic controllers on hand to escort pedestrians across the road.
- Please advise if you have any specific property access requirements e.g. medical visits, large deliveries, home help and any planned works, so we can accommodate these.
- This work will require several planned water shut-offs. If you are affected, you’ll receive further notification from the contractor prior to this happening.
Please put your bins out as usual by 6am on your collection day. Our contractor will move them.
See detour map below:
Noise
There may be increased noise, dust and vibrations during work but it shouldn’t impact on your power, water, gas or phone services.
Safety
Safety is our biggest priority so please keep children and pets away from worksites.
Bins
Please put your bins out as usual before 6am on your collection day. Our crew will move and return them if needed.
