Infrastructure, Road and Footpath Construction

What: Installation of stormwater pits and pipes will require the temporary closure of Grevillea Way, Woodside.

When: Works will commence Friday 12 February 2021 and will be active for approximately two weeks (pending weather conditions).

Important information: The road will only be accessible to local and emergency traffic.

What: The Department of Infrastructure and Transport (DIT) is undertaking major pavement rehabilitation works on the South Eastern Freeway between the Toll Gate and the Crafers interchange. The works involve removing around 300mm of existing pavement and replacing it with new asphalt.

Why: Major asphalting works such as these were last undertaken on this section of freeway over 20 years ago. The works are to ensure the long term safety and integrity of the freeway for all road users.

When: Works will commence on Sunday 7 February 2021 and are expected to be completed by July 2021, weather permitting. Works will be undertaken at night from Sunday to Friday at the following times.

• Sunday evening works, from 5:00pm to 6:00am Monday
• Monday to Friday evening works between 7:00pm and 6:00am
• Friday evening works will continue until 8:00am Saturday.

Day works may also be required on five weekends, where works will be continuous from 7:00pm Friday through to 6:00am Monday. Advanced notice will be provided on the details of these weekend works.

No works will be undertaken on days of extreme fire danger conditions.

Where: Works will be undertaken in stages on sections of the freeway between the Toll Gate and the Crafers Interchange. Click here to enlarge a map showing the different stages of work (PDF, opens in new tab).

Important information: During work on each section, vehicles will be directed onto the other side of the freeway. On the side of the freeway open to traffic, one lane of traffic will operate in the uphill direction for all vehicles, and two lands will operate in the downhill direction for all vehicles. Speed restrictions will be in place from the Toll Gate to the Stirling Interchange for the duration of the works. Outside of working hours, lane restrictions and speed restrictions will remain in place.

For details of upcoming works see the SA Infrastructure and Transport Facebook page.
For more information on this project in particular, or to register for project updates, please contact the project team:

• Web: www.dit.sa.gov.au/sefreewayrehabilitation
• Email: dit.communityrelations@sa.gov.au
• Phone: 1300 103 456

What: Footpath closure from Howard Drive to Melrose Avenue in Crafers to allow for fuel reduction work.

When: Wednesday 27 January to Friday 29 January, plus Monday 1 February to Tuesday 2 February if required, between 7am and 4pm.

Where: Howard Drive, Crafers, to Melrose Avenue.

Important information: This section of footpath will be closed to pedestrians between 7am and 4pm while works are undertaken. Signs will be in place at either end of the closure to identify the closed area.

What: Stop/slow, speed restrictions and parking restrictions will be in place on Druid Avenue, Stirling while SA Water conducts a trench excavation for a new service.

When: 20 January to 12 February, weather permitting.

Where: Druid Avenue, Stirling.

Important information: Excavation work will not commence until after the Stirling Market on Sunday 24 January. During works traffic will maintain access but with Stop/Slow signs to manage vehicles.

What: Upgrades to a large stormwater pipe will require the temporary closure of Lower Hermitage Road, Lower Hermitage (at approximately 375 Lower Hermitage Road).

When: Works will commence during the week commencing Monday 18 January 2021 and will be active for approximately four weeks (pending weather conditions).

Important information: A detour will be in place via Millbrook Road.

What: Road closures will be in place along sections of Western Branch Road, Lobethal and Woodside in January to allow for tree works to be undertaken. These works will be removing dead and dying foliage which has not recovered since the Cudlee Creek Bushfire, Dec 2019.

When: 7am - 4pm, Mon 11 - Tue 19 Jan 2021 (no works on weekends)

Where: Intermittent sections onWestern Branch Road between Lobethal Road and Tiers Road, Woodside.

Important information: Detours will be in place during road closures.

What: Fox Creek Road, Cudlee Creek will be closed for several days to allow for significant tree works, removing dead and dying foliage which has not recovered since the Cudlee Creek Bushfire, Dec 2019.

When: 7am - 4pm, Thu 14 to Wed 20 January 2021 (no works on weekends).

Where: Fox Creek Road from Cudlee Creek Road to Croft Road.

Important Information: Digital signage will be in place ahead of the closures to advise passing traffic of the upcoming works. Detours will be in place during the road closure times.

What: Council is undertaking road shoulder construction work on Ridge Road Mylor as part of the Black Spot Program for road safety. The work will be located in 2 sections between the Bradbury Road intersection and Boyle Swamp Road, Mylor.

When: This project will take place between 7am and 5pm, Monday to Friday from 12 - 22 January, weather permitting.

Why: This Road has been identified for safety improvements and the works have been funded by the Black Spot Program. The wider sealed shoulders will greatly improve road user safety on Ridge Road.

Important information: Speed restrictions and lane blocks will be in place. Residential driveways on Ridge Road will be intermittently affected; the contractor will be available to coordinate resident traffic movement around works. Residents in the immediate area have received a letter drop with contractor details.

More information: Please contact Craig Cockshell on 84080576 or email ccockshell@ahc.sa.gov.au

What is happening: Council will be undertaking a project to construct a new Footpath on Kidney Street Uraidla. The work will be located on the road verge in front of the Uraidla School Oval opposite number 6 Kidney Street and continue up the hill too number 31 Days Road.

Why are the works taking place? This section of verge has no formalised footpath to service the School and retirement homes. The new footpath will provide better access between these facilities and the main shopping area.

Timing: The project will commence Tuesday the 5^th of January and is expected to be complete by the 16^th of January, weather permitting.

Access: During this time speed restrictions and lane blocks will be in place and residential driveways on Kidney Street will be intermittently effected, the contractor will be available to coordinate work around traffic movements. Residents in the immediate area will received a letter drop with the contractors details.

Commencing Friday 18 December from 10:00pm the following freeway carriageway closures will be undertaken:

Carriageway Closure – Inbound

• Friday, 18 December, 10:00pm - 4:00am for commissioning Thermal Incident Detection Cameras
• Monday, 21 December, 10:00pm - 4:00am for Operational Scenario Testing

see detour map

Carriageway Closure – Outbound

• Saturday, 19 December, 10:00pm - 4:00am for commissioning Thermal Incident Detection Cameras
• Tuesday, 22 December, 10:00pm - 4:00am for Operational Scenario Testing

see detour map

More information on this project is available here: https://engage.ahc.sa.gov.au/south-eastern-freeway-managed-motorway-construction-works