Lambton Quay closing to traffic! (but just for a short burst of work)
WCC has shared this plan for maintenance work on Lambton Quay. It will be a busy 84 hours!
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Kia ora.
Upcoming road closure for critical maintenance works
Wellington City Council is coordinating the closure of Lambton Quay and its surrounding side streets to vehicles from Sunday 5 January - Thursday 9 January 2025, so the Council and our partners can do critical maintenance works.
Why we are doing this:
The council has received a significant number of requests from our partners and other organisations for the opportunity to do maintenance along Lambton Quay.
By coordinating everyone to do the work at the same time, we can do all the scheduled work for 2025 in three days and four nights.
This means we can avoid weeks of ongoing disruption for local businesses and residents and achieve significant cost savings through a combined traffic management plan.
We have picked these dates to cause as little disruption as possible for businesses in the area. Our pedestrian and retail data shows this is traditionally the quietest period of the year.
What you can expect:
We are closing Lambton Quay and its side streets to vehicles from 7pm on Sunday 5 January until 7am Thursday 9 January. Pedestrians will have access at all times.
Full list of road closures:
Lambton Quay between Willis St and Bowen Street
Panama Street, between Lambton Quay and Featherston Street
Brandon Street, between Lambton Quay and Featherston Street
Johnston Street, between Lambton Quay and Featherston Street
Waring Taylor Street, between Lambton Quay and Maginnity Street, and
Stout Street, between Lambton Quay and Ballance Street
The work being done includes:
Fixing leaks and water maintenance
Street light repairs
Utility reinstatements
Underground investigation
Tree trimming
Resurfacing, repainting of road markings
Road and street furniture maintenance
Street cleaning
Graffiti removal
Work will happen both day and night. Some activities will be disruptive, but measures will be taken to reduce disturbance as much as possible.
Buses will be diverted, and temporary bus stops put up along the alternative route. Please refer to the Metlink app or website for more information during the closure.
We are aware cruise ships are due in town during this period, the shuttle bus to the precinct is not affected, and cruise passengers can still access the area on foot.
We want to thank you in advance for your patience and understanding as we carry out this important work.
If you have any queries about this work, please contact:
customercompliance@wcc.govt.nz
You can also find information on our website, which will be kept updated:
wellington.govt.nz/Lambton-quay
Brad Singh
Manager Transport and Infrastructure
