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Unplanned Closures
There are no unplanned road closures at this time.
Planned Closures
Main Street and Hamilton Street, Fairlie - Friday 1 January 2027
Pursuant to the Local Government Act 1974 and Transport (Vehicular Traffic Road Closure) Regulations 1965, notice is hereby given that the Mackenzie District Council and Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency, for the purpose of a New Years Day Parade to be held by Mackenzie Roads will close:
- State Highway 8 (Main Street) between Allandale Road (SH79) and Gray Street
- Regent Street at SH8 corner
- School Road at SH8 corner
- Talbot Road at SH8 corner
- Riddle Street at Talbot Road Corner
- Kirke Street at SH8 corner
- Hamilton Street (SH8 to Gillingham Street)
- Gall Street at Hamilton Street corner
- Frayne Street at Hamilton Street corner
The closures will take place from 12.00pm to 5.00pm on 1 January 2027.
During the proposed period of closure, the following provision will be made for ordinary vehicular traffic, which would otherwise use the road:
- The alternative route will be via Allandale Road (SH79) and Gray Street.
Top reasons to avoid closed roads
- It is against the law: Disregarding road closed signs is a traffic offense.
- Hidden dangers: Roads under snow and flood can hide several dangers: damage to the road (washouts, missing bridges, damaged culverts), hidden slips, debris (rocks, trees, animals, abandoned vehicles), or strong currents that will sweep a car away.
- Operational staff: Mountain passes and rural highways frequently suffer from heavy snow and black ice. These roads require heavy machinery to clear before they can be safely reopened. Other vehicles traveling on these roads risk impeding the clearing operations and delaying everyone’s travel.
- Voided insurance: Driving on a closed road violates the terms of most rental car and personal vehicle insurance policies. You will pay out of pocket for any damage to your vehicle, or any towing/rescue costs you incur.
- Lack of service: Cellular reception and access to help are very limited in rural and alpine areas of New Zealand. It may be difficult to get help if you run into trouble on a closed rural road.
- Risk to emergency responders: If you need help on a closed road, you may find that all the available responders are already dealing with the emergency elsewhere. You could be taking them away from the situation they are already responding to, and you may have to wait for an extended time until they are free.
Road Maintenance work / Traffic delays
There are no new notices at this time.
State Highway Status
View real time information on New Zealand State Highway network works and closures within the Mackenzie District here.