Temporary road closures can be caused by:
- works such as construction, utility repairs, excavations, road resurfacing
- events such as road races, street parties, or parades
Temporary road closures can be caused by:
Apply for a temporary road closure or work out which type of temporary road closure you need.
Road closures for events depend on the impact of the road closure on the public and properties in the area.
All temporary road closures must be advertised in advance, and pre-works signage warning the public of the proposed road closure is required.
Charges apply for the temporary use of legal road, such as when fences and hoardings need to occupy public roads and footpaths.
All work on the road reserve, road closures and traffic or parking restrictions must be approved by the Christchurch City Council prior to the work or closure.
A popular park in the Ōtākaro Avon River Corridor (OARC) will be upgraded and expanded as restoration work continues in the former red zone.
6 May 2025Plans to make streets surrounding three primary schools safer and easier for tamariki to use are out for public feedback.
27 Mar 2025Fifty years after it was built, the elephant slide in Bishopdale Park has been immortalised in a new children’s book called Elephant Park.
9 Jan 2025Request, report and pay for Council services.
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Request, report and pay for Council services.
Apply for building and resource consents.
Manage your library borrowing.
Receive your rates invoice by email.
Take full control of your Rec and Sport membership.
List your events on What’s On Christchurch