Golf Course Road / Ballantyne Road Roundabout upgrade

We are building a ‘peanut-shaped’ roundabout at Golf Course Road / Ballantyne Road intersection in Wānaka, which is effectively two small, connected roundabouts. This design fits within the existing intersection better than a larger conventional roundabout and encourages vehicles to travel through the intersection at slower speeds, improving safety for all road users.

Work will begin Monday 12 October 2026 and is expected to be completed in December 2026.

The map below shows the work area and detour.

To complete the work as quickly and efficiently as possible, the Golf Course Road/Ballantyne Road intersection will be closed to through traffic from Wednesday 14 October until December:

• A detour will be in place. See the map overleaf for details.

• Crews will be on site from Monday 12 October to establish traffic management and enabling works.

• Please follow any signage and follow traffic management in the area.

• Pedestrians will be able to move through the site under the direction of traffic management staff.

• Cyclists will need to dismount and walk their bikes through the site under the direction of traffic management staff.

We know summer brings increased traffic and visitors to Wānaka, so we are aiming to have the roundabout substantially complete, and the intersection reopened ahead of the Christmas holiday period. Some work outside the carriageway may continue in the new year, and some night work may be required to help complete the project efficiently. As with any major construction work, dates may change due to weather, ground conditions or other unforeseen circumstances. Any changes will be communicated with further updates.

Businesses in the area will remain open during the work.

·        Access to properties is expected to remain available at all times.

·        The work will generate some noise, dust and vibration.

·        If you have specific access requirements, such as medical visits, large deliveries, home help or planned property works, please let us know.

·        Some nightworks may be required. Nearby residents will be notified in advance.

·        Please put your bins out as usual by 6.00am on collection day. Construction crews will move and return bins if required.

·        As well as constructing the new roundabout, the project includes underground utility renewals and relocations, drainage improvements and other infrastructure upgrades. Some planned water and power shutdowns will be required. Affected properties will be notified in advance.