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Working on the road

If you plan to work on or near a road in Wellington, then you must comply with the relevant roading Code of Practice and the temporary traffic management standards.

Emergency notifications

If you need to start work on or near the road (a carriageway, footpath or roadside area) in an emergency, contact the Council's Customer and Compliance team.
Phone: 04 499 4444
Email: info@wcc.govt.nz

Permissions and approvals

You need Council permission to carry out work on or near a road or footpath.

Move vehicles for road works

If contractors have to move a parked vehicle from proposed work areas, they must follow a particular process.

Utilities

There are number of organisations and private contractors involved with road works in Wellington.

Temporary traffic management

If working on the road will affect general traffic, then you need to organise temporary traffic management.

Codes of practice

Find out about roading Codes of Practice and temporary traffic management standards.

Road use fees

Fees apply for activities carried out under our Code of Practice for working on the road or the National Code.

Shipping containers

Find out when you need a shipping container permit and how to get one.

Vehicle counts

View the vehicle count data for Wellington.