Source: New Zealand Transport Agency
There’s some good news for those travelling between Nelson and Blenheim next week.
Rob Service, System Manager Nelson/Tasman, says planned night closures to allow for chip sealing work between the Rai Valley and Whangamoa are no longer required.
“Our contractors have done the hard yards and have managed to finish the work a week ahead of schedule.”
“It is great news for the community and for all those who travel the route regularly. It means the route will be open at night next week and there will be no need for people to take the detour via State Highway 63 and the Wairau Valley,” Mr Service says.
SH6 Rai Valley – Whangamoa, road resurfacing work November 2025.
Mr Service says while this job is now finished, there is still a lot of activity on the network that drivers need to be aware of.
“Our crews are pushing hard on chip sealing and other maintenance work across the network. We are working hard to get our highways ready for the busy summer season.”
“Please bear with us while we get this maintenance done. It is an important investment in keeping highways safe and resilient for the public,” Mr Service says.