Road Closure Information
Please note: The road closure zone for 2026 differs from previous years.
We are seeking approval from Wellington City Council for a road closure on:
🗓 Saturday 17 October
⏰ 5:00am – 6:00pm
🚧 Roads Affected
The following roads will be closed:
Main Road (Oxford Street to Surrey Street)
Cambridge Street (Main Road to Oxford Street intersection)
Side streets included in the closure:
Elena Place
Essex Street
Rewa Terrace (emergency access only)
🚗 Limited Access (Residents & Church Traffic Only)
Access will be restricted to:
Lyndhurst Road (Main Road to Ngatitoa Street)
Lincoln Ave (Main Road to Roy Street)
🚫No Parking Area
To support traffic detours:
Oxford Street (Main Road to Cambridge Street)
No parking from 6:00pm Friday 17 October
Until 6:00pm Saturday 18 October
🔁 Detour Routes
Traffic will be redirected via:
Oxford Street → Surrey Street → Main Road
The Drive → Ngatitoa Street → Roy Street → Lincoln Ave → Wilfred Street → Hampton Hill Road → Main Road
Tawa Street → Duncan Street → Hinau Street → Linden Ave → Main Road (for through traffic)
🚦 Traffic Management
Traffic control will be managed by Hanging Around, a certified traffic management company.
They have previously supported events including:
Mexted Motors Spring into Tawa (2024 & 2025)
Newtown Festival
Island Bay Fair
🚘 Vehicle Removal
All vehicles must be removed from the closure zone by 5:00am Saturday 17 October
Exception:
Oxford Street (Main Road to Cambridge Street) by 6:00pm Friday 17 October
⚠️ Important Access Information
No vehicle access in or out of the closure zone between 5:00am and 6:00pm Saturday 17 October 2026
This applies to:
Residents
Businesses
Deliveries (including mail and newspapers)
Residents of Rewa Terrace, Elena Place, and all streets within the closure will not be able to leave by vehicle during this time
Emergency vehicles will have access at all times
📞 Contact Us
If you are a resident or business affected and would like to discuss the road closure, please contact us at sitnz.info@gmail.com
Mexted Motors Spring into Tawa is organised by a small volunteer committee on behalf of the Tawa Resident’s Association.
