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Temporary road closures    
Coronation Road – Studholme Street Intersection  12 August - 4 October 2024 

Our contractors Odlum Group will be carrying out watermain upgrade works along the intersection of Coronation, Snell and Studholme Streets. During this time, parts of Coronation, Studholme and Snell Street will be closed from Monday 12 August - Friday 4 October 2024.

Roads to be closed:

  • Studholme Street - from Page St through to Rushton Rd.
  • Snell Street - from Lorne St to Studholme St. Access to Rushton Rd from Young St only. Access to Loveridge and Turnbull Cres from Terrace Ave. No access from Snell St end.
  • Access to Fairway Drive and Rushton Road from Studholme Street for residents only within the closure.
  • Access to Studholme Street from Fairway Drive or Rushton Road will not be permitted. Emergency only.

Access to Coronation Road shops returns to normal.

There will be traffic delays due to the road closure. So please ensure you allow extra time to get to your destination safely.

Detours

Please use an alternate route. Full traffic management and diversions will be in place for the duration of the closure.

Stage two road closure starting Tuesday 3 September - Friday 4 October 2024:

Stage 2 road closure starting 16 August till 4 October

What's happening?

New water main upgrade works will connect existing pipework at the intersection of Coronation Rd, Snell St and Studholme St. While these pipes are installed and commissioned our construction site will gradually extend toward Rhoda Read Hospital. These works will enable Council to replace old water pipe infrastructure and connect to the new Lockerbie Water Treatment Plant and subdivision. This will ensure an increase in resilience and water supply for the future.

Odlum Group will endeavour to be respectful of your neighbourhood and minimise their impact wherever possible, however there will be temporary hazards, noise and disruption that are all involved with civil construction, and we ask for your patience during this time.

General hours of work will be from 6.30am to 6.30pm Monday to Friday no Saturday work is expected, however this may become a requirement to keep the project on track.

Water supply

As a watermain upgrade project these works will also affect your water supply, there will be scheduled shutdowns with notice given to affected households, through additional letters, Antenno and our website at mpdc.nz/waternotices throughout the time we are in the area.

We understand how frustrating this may be, however Odlum Group will endeavour to make this process as quick and seamless as possible.

Rubbish and recycling collections

Kerbside collection will not be affected, please continue to put your bins out and our contractors will ensure it is collected on the appropriate days.


Gunn Road - South of Landsdowne Road 7 October - 12 November 2024

Our contractor J Swap will be undertaking a road widening, culvert replacement, pavement stabalising and pavement sealing. During this time, parts of Gunn Road will be closed from Monday 7 October - Tuesday 12 November 2024. Our contractor will use diggers, trucks, rollers, and other machinery for this project.

Road to be closed

  • Gunn Road - from 10m south of Landsdowne Road to 910m south of Landsdowne Road

Detours

Please use an alternate route. Full traffic management and diversions will be in place for the duration of the closure, but access will be provided for residents, pedestrians and emergency services.

What's happening?

This section of the road structure was built in 1970, and there are many potholes and cracks in this section that need some attention.

 Road closure Gunn Road


Snell Street – South-west from Studholme Street Intersection (residential area) 29 October - 13 December 2024 

Our contractor J Swap will be undertaking a sealed road pavement rehabilitation. During this time, parts of Snell Street will be closed from Tuesday, 29 October - Friday 13 December 2024. Our contractor will use diggers, trucks, rollers, and other machinery for this project.

Road to be closed

  • Snell Street - from 15m south-west of Studholme Street to 640m south-west of Studholme St

Detours

Please use an alternate route. Full traffic management and diversions will be in place for the duration of the closure, but access will be provided for residents, pedestrians and emergency services.

What's happening?

This section of the road structure is around 54 years old and the pavement is failing, so it's time for a reconstruction.

Rubbish and recycling collections

Kerbside collection will not be affected, please continue to put your bins out and our contractors will ensure it is collected on the appropriate days.

 Snell Street

Road works
Watch this space for updates on road works in our district.

Proposed temporary road closures

Aroha Cruise-In event - Saturday 5 October

We are proposing to close the roads below to allow Aroha Cruise-In Society to conduct the 2024 Aroha Cruise-In classic car, motorcycle, hot road and retro caravan event. 

Roads to be closed

  • Whitaker St, between Kenrick St and Wilson St.
  • Boundary St, between Rewi St and Church St. 
  • Rolleston St, from Countdown entrance to Whitaker St.

Date and time of closure

  • Saturday 5 October 2024 5am – 5.30pm. 

Any person wishing to make a submission on the proposed closure should do so in writing, to Leanne Keenan, to reach the Matamata Piako District Council Office at PO Box 266, Te Aroha, not later than midday on Thursday 5 September 2024.

From our partners
State Highway 29 Kaimai closure - Sunday 15  - 19 September 2024

Starting on Sunday 15 September, State Highway 29 Kaimai’s will be fully closed to all traffic between 8pm through to 3.30am to undertake asphalt and maintenance works.

Due to the location of the maintenance works this will be undertaken using a full road closure, resulting in the need for road users to take an alternative route during the night.   

Depending on weather and site conditions the works are programmed to be completed on the morning of Friday 20 September 2024 at 3.30am.

Alternative Routes 

North: SH2 to SH26 to SH27 (and vice versa) - HPMV Compliant.

South: all vehicles: SH2 to SH33 to SH30 to SH5 to SH28 to SH27 to SH29 (and vice versa) - HPMV Compliant.

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The blue line represents the closure points.