As part of the Road Maintenance Contract, pavement rehabilitation work is planned to be undertaken on Oxford Road, Cust.
The Waimakariri District Council carries out granular overlays to extend the life of a road, improve safety, and provide a smoother, more reliable surface for road users. This treatment is a cost-effective way to address pavement wear, improve performance, and minimise future maintenance needs.
The work will include
This work involves placing a new layer of high-quality gravel over the existing road surface, followed by grading and compaction to restore the road’s shape and strength. The process also includes improving drainage, repairing soft spots where necessary, and chip sealing the road when finished.
Timing of work
Work will commence 16 February 2026. The work is expected to take six to seven weeks to complete. If work is completed earlier, then the road will be reopened.
How the work may affect you
Oxford Road will be closed to undertake this work during the hours of 6am and 6pm. Residents with properties within this active worksite will still be able to access their properties while the work is underway. However, some delays may occur. To minimise any disruption, residents are encouraged to discuss their access needs with the onsite staff, who will assist in getting you through safely and as efficiently as possible.
Traffic impacts
A detour will be in place through Poyntzs Road and Tram Road.
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.
Residents within the road closure must:
- Identify themselves to our staff on site
- Limit your speed to 30km/hour
- Note that this is an active worksite, containing heavy construction machinery and a varying road surface and drive accordingly.
Hours
Most of the work will take place during 6am and 6pm, Monday to Friday. There may be a small team on site during weekends to carry out any surface maintenance that’s needed, but this will be kept to a minimum to reduce disruption.
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.
David McGonigal Waimakariri District Council | Mark Yorke CORDE |