Council will be undertaking tree removal works along the bottom of Kent Road, Aldgate as indicated by the yellow circle on the map.

Date of works: Wednesday 2 November 2022
Time of works: 7:30am - 3:30pm
Traffic management: Bottom portion of Kent Road will be closed however local residents will be able to exit Kent Road via Edgeware Road.

South Australian Regional Bridge Upgrades - Aldgate Creek bridge temporary closure and detour

Works to replace the Aldgate Creek bridge at Mylor is underway. This upgrade, being delivered by the Department for Infrastructure and Transport (the Department), will extend the life of the structure and improve safety for all road users.

When

As part of the project, a portion of the works will be undertaken at night and will require a temporary closure of the Aldgate Creek bridge on Strathalbyn Road from 8pm Sunday, 16 October 2022. The bridge will re-open 6am Monday, 17 October 2022, weather permitting.

A second bridge closure will also be required from 8pm Thursday, 20 October 2022. The bridge will again re-open 6am Friday, 21 October 2022, weather permitting.

How will this affect me:

During the temporary bridge closures, Strathalbyn Road will also be closed in both directions between Stock Road and Wilson Road. Speed restrictions and traffic detours will be in place. Please see map below for details.

Road users are asked to please plan ahead, allow extra travel time and take extra care when workers are on site. Observe speed limits, lane restrictions and traffic controllers when travelling through the area.

Access for emergency services will be maintained.

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 access will be maintained at all times, with traffic controllers onsite to assist.

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.

Further Information:

If you have any questions or would like to speak to a member of the project team, please call 1300 794 880 or email DIT.Engagement@sa.gov.au

Project Update

Following community feedback and further technical assessments, the approved solution is now confirmed for the Hahndorf Township Improvements and Access Upgrade Project. The project will now progress to the next phase of design. Construction is expected to commence in 2023.

The Department for Infrastructure and Transport (the Department) would like to thank everyone who has provided feedback on the project and for their patience while extended investigations and assessments have occurred as part of the project planning and development process.

Key features of the approved solution

The key features of the approved solution include:

• Verdun Interchange Upgrade – the existing interchange will be upgraded to a full interchange, allowing access to and from the South Eastern Freeway in all directions.

• Mount Barker Interchange Upgrade – the existing interchange will be upgraded to include the installation of a new three lane bridge across the South Eastern Freeway for northbound traffic; the conversion of the existing bridge to accommodate three lanes of southbound traffic and a new Shared Use Path; improved ramp capacity and new traffic signals to reduce congestion and improve safety. Consultation on the Mount Barker Interchange upgrade design was completed in March 2022.

• Hahndorf Main Street Upgrade – revitalisation and improvements to Hahndorf’s main street, Mount Barker Road (the Main Street) in collaboration with Mount Barker District Council.

• Extension of Pioneer Women’s Trail – the trail will be extended between Verdun and Hahndorf which will include a bridge replacement and widening over the Onkaparinga River to accommodate the new section of the trail.

• Upgraded multi-purpose car park facility at Verdun – this upgrade will improve access to public transport.

Following community feedback and further technical assessments, the previously proposed new interchange on the South Eastern Freeway near Hahndorf has been removed from the project scope acknowledging the impacts on the surrounding heritage and environment.

Key benefits

The approved solution will deliver several benefits to Hahndorf including:

• less property acquisition and disruption to local residents, businesses and the community by using the existing infrastructure where possible;

• improved access and connectivity to the South Eastern Freeway to and from Hahndorf including removal of some traffic from the Main Street;

• improved amenity, safety and connectivity for road users, pedestrians, cyclists, visitors and local residents using the Main Street;

• preservation of Hahndorf’s heritage and character including heritage trees, buildings, and coach lighting;

• improved bushfire and emergency access by adding additional ramp access to South-Eastern Freeway at Verdun and improving access to South-Eastern Freeway at Mount Barker; and • support for local businesses and economic growth in the area.

Next steps and feedback

To find out more about the approved solution please go to dit.sa.gov.au/hahndorf

Feedback on the Pioneer Women’s Trail, Main Street design and Verdun Interchange Upgrade is open until 31 October 2022.

• Register to attend a drop-in community information session where you can meet with a member of the project team and provide your feedback

• Complete an online feedback form on the project website dit.sa.gov.au/hahndorf

• Email us at dit.hahndorfproject@sa.gov.au

• Call us on 1300 794 880

The Department will be conducting further investigations and assessments on public and private land in the coming months. Private landowners impacted by the investigations will be contacted in advance.

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 this program, the Department for Infrastructure and Transport (the Department) will be upgrading the following bridges:

• Bridge over Junction Creek, Onkaparinga Valley Road, Balhannah;

• Bridge over Onkaparinga River tributary, near Pugh Road, Onkaparinga Valley Road, Balhannah; and

• Bridge over Onkaparinga River tributary, near Beasley Road, Onkaparinga Valley Road, Oakbank. These works are funded by the South Australian Government as part of the Bridge Stimulus Package.

Early works, including service relocations are currently underway at the bridge over Junction Creek in Balhannah. Vegetation management and removal will be undertaken across all sites commencing from early September 2022, and are expected to be completed in September 2022, weather permitting. This work will be undertaken between 7am and 5pm, Monday to Fridays and between 7am and 3pm on Saturdays.

Impacts to vegetation have been carefully considered and will be minimised wherever practicably possible.

To safely facilitate these works, speed and lane restrictions will be in place during the works. Road users are asked to please plan ahead, allow extra travel time and 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.

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.

Major construction is scheduled to commence from September 2022, with project completion expected in early to mid-2023, weather permitting. Further information about the timing of works and the planned traffic management during major construction will be provided in advance of works commencing.

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 this program, the Department is replacing the bridge at Aldgate Creek and the culvert over Leslie Creek on Strathalbyn Road, Mylor.

Works for the Aldgate Creek bridge are jointly funded by the Australian and South Australian governments as part of the Bridges Renewal Program. Works for the culvert at Leslie Creek are funded by the South Australian Government as part of the Bridge Stimulus Package.

Major works at both locations are scheduled to commence from Friday, 16 Friday 2022, with project completion expected in early 2023, weather permitting. Works will involve:

• replacing the existing bridge and the culvert with wider structures;
• installing new safety barrier and bridge barriers; and
• installing new footpaths.

Works will be undertaken between 7am and 5pm, Monday to Fridays 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.

To safely facilitate these works, Strathalbyn Road will be reduced to a single lane of traffic with temporary traffic signals to control the direction of traffic. Speed restrictions will be in place throughout the work area for the duration of the works. Please see map for traffic management details.

Road users are asked to please plan ahead, allow extra travel time and take extra care when workers are on site. Observe speed limits, lane restrictions and traffic controllers when travelling through the area.

Access from Stock Road onto Strathalbyn Road will be maintained at all times. Temporary traffic signals and speed restrictions will be in place approaching Strathalbyn Road for the duration of the project.

Access for emergency service vehicles and public transport will be maintained at all times during the works. 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.

Some temporary pedestrian detours will be in place around the work sites and pedestrians are advised to follow directional signage. 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. You may also notice which is common when asphalting works are underway.

For more information visit South Australian Regional Bridge Upgrades - Department for Infrastructure and Transport - South Australia (dit.sa.gov.au)

Council will be undertaking the following tree works in the reserve to the southern side of Main Street, Crafers (opposite the service station).

The removal of five Cupressus trees is required as undesirable structural traits have been identified within the branching of the trees that increase the likelihood of tree failure over public and private land.

New tree replacement plantings will occur at this location as part of upcoming park reserve upgrades.

Date of works: Thursday 28 - Friday 29 April 2022
Time of works: 7:00am - 3:30pm
Traffic management: to ensure vehicle traffic flow is maintained, some kerbside parking will be temporarily removed to allow for through traffic.

The Department of Infrastructure and Transport will be undertaking upgrades to the pedestrian crossing on Onkaparinga Valley Road, positioned in front of the Oakbank High School.

Works will commence Tuesday 19 April 2022
Works are scheduled to conclude in early May 2022

Asphalt works will be undertaken on Gorge Road and Torrens Hill Road on behalf of the Department for Infrastructure and Transport.

Monday 11 April 2022
9:00am to 4:00pm
(weather pending)