Washdyke one-way system on Seadown and Meadows roads runs until 30 November

By the Explore Timaru news desk · Published Thursday 12 November 2026

Seadown Road is northbound only and Meadows Road southbound only through the Washdyke industrial area until Monday 30 November, as Timaru District Council tries to ease congestion around ongoing works.

When

Sunday 8 November to Monday 30 November

Where

Seadown Road northbound from number 66 to Meadows Road; Meadows Road southbound from Sheffield Street to Elginshire Street

What to do

Follow the traffic management signs and allow extra time; weather or delays can change the dates

The temporary arrangement follows concerns raised in recent weeks about queues and hold-ups in the Washdyke industrial area, according to the council’s notice of 4 November. The council says it heard from businesses, freight operators, commuters and residents, and worked with stakeholders on ways to keep traffic moving while work in the area carries on.

Which way you can drive

• Seadown Road: one-way heading north, from number 66 up to the Meadows Road intersection.
• Meadows Road: one-way heading south, between Sheffield Street and Elginshire Street.