Upcoming tree works - Verdun

Upcoming essential tree works will require pedestrian and vehicle traffic management controls to be implemented along Onkaparinga Valley Road, Verdun.

Type of Works:

• Complete removal of four dead / declining pine trees.
• Pruning to remove deadwood from within various living pine trees.

Location:

• The trees are situated within the western road verge of Onkaparinga Valley Road, directly adjacent to the pedestrian crossing and southern entrance of Maximilian’s restaurant.

Reason For Works:

• The removal of these trees and maintenance pruning to remove deadwood is required to reduce the likelihood of tree part failure occurring over the road corridor / footpath.
• These tree works are necessary to manage the associated risks posed to people and property.

Start Date: Monday 11 April.

Completion Date: Wednesday 13 April.

Time of Works:

• 7:00am – 9:00am (works occurring within vacant paddock. Works will not impacting footpath / road use).
• 9:00am – 3:00pm (works impacting footpath / road use).

Traffic Impacts:

• During the works a comprehensive work zone traffic management plan will be implemented.
• Onkaparinga Valley Road will be reduced down to one trafficable lane past the work site between the house of 9:00am – 3:00pm.
• Vehicle traffic flow will be controlled with stop / go traffic commands.
• These traffic restrictions will cause minor delays to traffic flow, all attempts will be made to limit impacts to road users.
• The western footpath and pedestrian crossing directly adjacent to these trees will also be closed between the hours of 9:00am – 3:00pm.
• Throughout the duration of the works a temporary pedestrian crossing will be maintained by dedicated traffic controllers.