Hello All – here’s the latest on lane closures and detours as part of Te Awa Kairangi programme for June 5-12:

Marsden Street: contraflow traffic management in place between Railway Avenue and Bridge Street and reduced parking in this area.

Queens Drive roundabout (south end of the city): the slip lane from Ewen Bridge to High Street roundabout may be closed between 9am and 4pm, while work continues in the area at Govind Bhula Park.

Queens Drive roundabout (south end of the city) reduced to one lane in all directions during nightworks scheduled between 9pm-5am from Sunday, 7 June.

Queens Drive / High Street roundabout (near McDonald’s): closed until December 2026 as part of SH2 Melling Transport Improvements.

Rutherford Street (between Daly Street and Melling Link Bridge): two-way traffic management remains in place to accommodate work happening within the cycle lane on the stopbank side.

Diversions in place; please follow signs. Contractor personnel will direct cyclists and pedestrians as necessary.

Melling Link Bridge: slip lane onto Rutherford Street is open with traffic management in place. Repco and surrounding businesses are open.

Connolly Street: closed to vehicles travelling north. Please follow detours, noting that traffic may be heavy at peak times. Speed restrictions in place and some reduced parking for southbound traffic.

There’s a wet week ahead of us so don’t get caught out! 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 continues to encourage 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

06/06/2026