Junction Creek Culvert Onkaparinga Valley Road, Balhannah - Work Notice
The Department for Infrastructure and Transport (the Department) is upgrading a series of bridges and culverts across regional South Australia to extend the service life of the structures and improve safety for road users.
As part of these works, the Department will be replacing the bridge over Junction Creek, on Onkaparinga Valley Road, near Bridge Street Balhannah. These works are funded by the South Australian Government as part of the Bridge Stimulus Package.
What to expect
Following completion of recent SA Water works, early works for the bridge replacement are scheduled to commence from Tuesday, 6 June 2023 with major works scheduled to commence from Tuesday, 13 June 2023. weather permitting. Project completion is expected early 2024, weather permitting.
Work will be undertaken between 7am and 5pm, Monday to Friday and between 7am and 3pm on Saturdays. If night works are required, advance notice will be provided to residents in the vicinity of the works.
June long weekend
During the June long weekend (10-12 June 2023), no work will be undertaken. During this time Onkaparinga Valley Road will remain open to traffic, with speed restrictions in place throughout the work area.
Works for the project will include site establishment, replacing the existing bridge with culverts, upgrading the safety barriers and vegetation management and removal where required.
To safely facilitate these works, traffic will be reduced to a single lane on Onkaparinga Valley Road with temporary traffic signals in place to control the direction of traffic. Speed restrictions will also be in place throughout the work area for the duration of the project.
Please take extra care when workers are on site. Observe speed limits, lane restrictions and traffic controllers when travelling through the area.
Access to properties will be maintained throughout the works wherever possible, with advance notice provided if there is a need to temporarily restrict driveway access.
Pedestrians and cyclists are advised to take care when travelling through the area. For safety reasons there may be some restricted access. Where required, signage will be in place to direct pedestrians and cyclists to alternative routes. Every effort will be made to minimise impacts to the community. Some noise disturbance can be expected at times while these works are completed, however the work will be managed to minimise disturbance to nearby residents and businesses, as much as practically possible.
Access will be maintained for emergency services vehicles and public transport at all times. Some bus stops within the project area may be temporarily impacted while works are undertaken, please observe bus stop signage and visit www.adelaidemetro.com.au for the latest information.
Further information
For more information, or to register for future updates, please call 1300 794 880, email DIT.Engagement@sa.gov.au or visit www.dit.sa.gov.au/SARegionalBridges
