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Dunedin City Council – Kaunihera-a-rohe o Otepoti

Old Dunstan Road closure notice

Winter Closure

NOTICE is given that the Dunedin City Council has resolved, pursuant to Section 342 (1) (b) of the Local Government Act 1974 and Clause 13 of the Tenth Schedule, to temporarily close and prohibit traffic from using

Old Dunstan Road between Rocklands Rd (9km from SH87) and the junction with Patearoa-Paerau Road at the Styx.

The road will be closed from Tuesday 2 June 2026 at around 12pm to Wednesday 30 September 2026 at around 12pm.

This is required to reduce damage to the unmetalled road from vehicles in snow and icy conditions. This prohibition shall apply to all vehicular traffic and it will be an offence for any unauthorised vehicle to use the above-described section of road during this period. Authorised vehicles will be those belonging to NZ Police, Emergency Services, and adjacent run holders who require access for emergency purposes.

Chief Executive

Dunedin City Council

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