The work will include

• Remove existing culvert and replace with a new culvert
• New headwall installation on both sides of the culvert
• Trim vegetation and clear drain on the road reserve.

Timing of work

The Council’s roading maintenance contractor Corde, is planning to commence works on the week starting 8 December 2025. The work is expected to take approximately five days, weather permitting.

How the work may affect you

The section of Carrs Road between Fergus Road and Wallers Road, will be closed for the duration of the works (24 hours a day), with access maintained for residents within the closure area at all times.

Traffic impacts

The road is planned to be closed at Wallers Road/Carrs Road/Mowatts Road intersection, and the Carrs Road/ Fergus Road intersection. Detours will be in place via Wallers Road and Dixons Road to reach Cones Road. The traffic management contractor will be issuing a separate notice with maps, indicating the detours routes.

General impacts

Essential services

There will be no planned disruption to your water, wastewater, telephone or power services.

Notice of changes in traffic management

We will do our best to give you enough notice to adjust to any changes in traffic management, please keep an eye out for more updates.

Hours

All works will be undertaken between 7am and 6pm from Monday to Friday. In case of any unexpected delays, the works will continue to happen on Saturday between 7am and 6pm.

Weather

In the event of bad weather or for unforeseen circumstances, the work may be delayed.

Safety

Please warn your children of the dangers posed by road works. Ensure that they stay well back from the work site and they follow the directions of the workers.

Noise and dirt

Road work is a noisy, dirty business — but please bear with us. We will be doing all we can to minimise the impact on your home/business. Your cooperation and patience will help us get the job done as quickly as possible. All work will be carried out between the stated hours and over week days only to help minimise the impact on the community.

Easy does it

Bitumen, concrete and other road repair materials require a bit of care after they are applied. Please treat all new surfaces with extra care following the completion of this project.

Thank you for your patience while we complete this work. If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact us.

For more information please contact

Srinath Srinivasan Project Engineer Waimakariri District Council Phone: 0800 965 468 Mobile: 027 343 0933 Email: srinath.srinivasan@wmk.govt.nz

Jason Smith Contract Manager — Drainage Corde Mobile: 027 546 5694 Email: jason.smith@corde.nz