The Dunedin City Council has advised that Maori Road will be closed to through traffic from 10 January to mid-April 2022 for remediation of the retaining wall at the corner of Serpentine Avenue.

The work includes excavation of the road to allow contractors access to construct a new stonework wall to protect the road and footpath above. 

The road will be closed to through traffic during construction to allow contractors to excavate the width of the road to gain safe access to complete the work. 

Vehicle access to all properties and to the Jubilee Park carpark will remain in place from the Russell Street end for the duration of the work. 

A detour for through traffic will be in place via Serpentine Avenue, Canongate and Russell Street. A plan is attached to show the closure site and detour route. 

Pedestrians can still use Maori Road during the work They will be diverted around the worksite via a temporary footpath. 

Work hours will commence from 7.30am to 5:30pm (Monday-Friday). Work begins on Monday, 10 January 2022 and is expected to be completed by 15 April 2022. 

This worksite poses many hazards. Due to this, the site is not suitable for anyone to visit, even after work hours. Please DO NOT enter the working area at any time. 

If you have any concerns or specific needs regarding this work, please contact: Keith Matheson – Contract Manager 027 703 4951 Keith.matheson@southroads.co.nz