A friendly reminder that from Monday 12 August, the northern section of Riverbank Road in Wānaka will be temporarily closed between Ballantyne Road and Mt Iron Roundabout/SH6 for approximately six weeks. This is to allow for work on the new roundabout at the intersection of Ballantyne Road and Riverbank Road. Resident access will be available from Mt Iron Roundabout, and stop/go will be operating at all other lanes through the Ballantyne Road and Riverbank Road intersection.

Once complete in late October, the new roundabout will be a significant improvement for this busy intersection and provide a safer environment for all road users in the area. The project will also enhance active travel connections on Ballantyne Road through to Wastebusters, and improve stormwater management at the intersection too. More on the project here.