Road resurfacing work planned for State Highway 1/Carmen Road in Christchurch next week (as outlined below) is no longer proceeding. This means the intended two nights of closures between Waterloo Road and State Highway 73/Yaldhurst Road will not be necessary.

If this work is revisited, notice will be provided.

9 March 2026 – Partial closure for SH1 near Hornby

Planned road resurfacing next week on State Highway 1/Carmen Road in Christchurch is due to mean the night closures of a traffic lane, but a detour will be available.

The section of SH1/Carmen Road between Waterloo Road and State Highway 73/Yaldhurst Road is scheduled be closed to northbound traffic on the nights of Tuesday 17 March and Wednesday 18 March, from 9pm to 5.30am the following day.

A detour will be available via Waterloo Road, Pound Road and SH73/Yaldhurst Road (see detour map below). People are encouraged to plan their travel accordingly.

We thank people for their patience while this necessary work is undertaken. If the work and closures need to be postponed because of weather or other circumstances, notice will be provided. Stay up to date at our Journey Planner site.

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