Targeted speed limit reviews – SH1 Blenheim area
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi proposes reducing the speed limit from 100km/h to 80km/h on two sections of State Highway 1 near Blenheim in response to community requests and safety concerns.
- Closing date
- 27 July 2026
- Added to Civics
- 25 July 2026
- Source category
- Other public body
- Source body
- New Zealand Transport Agency
- Last checked
- 25 July 2026
Closes in 2 days
Plain-English summary
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi proposes reducing the speed limit from 100km/h to 80km/h on two sections of State Highway 1 near Blenheim.
The first section runs 3.95km from south of the Spring Creek roundabout to south of Lower Wairau Road. The second runs 4.72km through Riverlands, from east of Alabama Road to east of Cloudy Bay Drive. NZTA says the changes respond to community requests and high safety concerns, with little effect on overall travel times.
Feedback can be provided on either or both sections through NZTA's online survey until 5pm on 27 July 2026.
Why it matters
The proposal would change the legal speed limit on two busy approaches to Blenheim.
NZTA says lower limits would reduce crash severity while having little effect on overall travel times.
The routes carry local, through and heavy-commercial traffic and include busy intersections and side-road access.
Who may care
- Blenheim, Spring Creek, Grovetown and Riverlands communities
- Commuters, freight operators and businesses using SH1
- Road-safety, walking and cycling groups in Marlborough
How to make a submission
- Review the maps and details for the Spring Creek to Blenheim and Riverlands sections.
- Complete NZTA's online survey for either or both proposed changes.
- Feedback closes at 5pm on 27 July 2026.
Disclaimer
Civics.nz is an independent plain-English guide and is not an official government website. Always check the official source before making a submission.