Kia Ora – Here’s our weekly update of road closures and traffic management arrangements as part of Te Wai Takamori o Te Awa Kairangi for the week of Friday May 8 to Friday May 15.

• Underside of Ewen Bridge: Road crews will be present to guide cyclists and pedestrians through the area.
• Queens Drive / High Street roundabout: (near McDonald’s) remains closed until December 2026 as part of the SH2 Melling Transport Improvements project.
• Melling Link Bridge: Slip lane onto Rutherford Street closed from 7am-5pm.
• Connolly Street northbound: Closed to vehicles travelling from the roundabout to Mills Street. Please follow detours.
• Connolly Street southbound: open to traffic with speed restrictions.
• Connolly Street (north end by stopbank): vehicle speed restrictions in place as trenching work continues on the stopbank.

If you’re out and about in the city centre during peak periods, remember to factor in extra time for your journey. Please follow all directional signage, and consider navigation apps when planning the best route on the day.

Metlink encourages commuters to catch a bus or take the train. It reduces pressure on the road network, lowers emissions, and can be a quicker journey. Use the journey planner on the Metlink app, and find your fare at Metlink.org.nz

Source: Te Awa Kairangi – Delivering RiverLink

08/05/26