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Road Conditions and Closures

Latest information about road conditions, including closures, after a weather event.

Road Conditions and Closures

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NOTE: This page is only updated during office hours Monday-Friday. During a major event and out of hours, conditions on the ground may be different.


Unplanned Closures

Braemar Road, Tekapo - Thursday 24 July 2025 until further notice - vehicles over 3500kg

Braemar Road, Tekapo is closed to heavy vehicles over 3500kg, due to frosts.

Affected areas will need to dry before repairs are able to be made - if heavy vehicles continue to use the road, and the surface deteriorates the road may need to be closed to all traffic.

Council will phone call residents of Braemar Road to advise.

We apologise for any inconvenience while the repair work takes place.

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Planned Closures

Pioneer Drive, Tekapo - Sunday 3 August - 12:30pm to 3:30pm

Pioneer Drive (between Sealy Street and Beauchamp Place), Tekapo will be closed on Sunday 3 August from 12:30pm to 3:30pm, for the 90th Celebrations for the Church of the Good Shepherd.

We apologise for any inconvenience while the event is taking place.

Godley Peaks Road, Lake Alexandrina Road South, Domain Road, Tekapo - Saturday 13 September 2025

Godley Peaks Road, Lake Alexandrina Road South and Domain Road, Tekapo will be closed for the Race Tekapo event.
The closure will take place on Saturday 13 September between 5:30am and 5:00pm.

We apologise for any inconvenience while this event takes place.

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Road Maintenance work

There are no road maintenance notices at this time.

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State Highway Status

View real time information on New Zealand State Highway network works and closures within the Mackenzie District here.

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