Notification of Tree Works and Road Closure - Burfords Hill Road, Kenton Valley

Adelaide Hill Council will be undertaking tree management works to vegetation impacted by the Cudlee Creek Bushfire located within the council verge adjacent to Burfords Hill Road Kenton Valley.

Works required:

1. Complete removal of dead Eucalyptus and Radiata Pine trees

2. Pruning to reduce brittle branch extension from large dead trees that are suitable for retention as smaller specimens.

Location of works: Please see the location of works indicated in blue within the below image.

Reason for works: These tree management works are required to mitigate the risks associated with tree part failure occurring over the 80kph roadway.

Date range of Works: Tuesday 14th May to Friday 31th May 2024.

Estimated days to complete works: 11 Days

Impacted Days: Monday to Friday.

Time of Works: 7:00am – 5:00pm.

Traffic restrictions: To enable these works to be undertaken in a safe manner, the western portion of Burfords Hill Road will be closed to vehicle traffic.

Throughout the duration of these works temporary traffic detours will be implemented utilising the following sealed and unsealed roads:

- Jackson Hill Road, Angus Creek Road and Formby Road.

Please note, alternative sealed road detour options suitable for large heavy vehicles are available utilising the following roadways:

- Kenton Valley Road, Eckermann Road, Torrens Valley Road and Onkaparinga Valley Road.

To provide road users with advance warning of this upcoming road closure and traffic detours, electronic messaging sign boards will be installed on Monday the 13th May at various locations on Burfords Hill Road.

We apologies for any inconvenience and thank you for your cooperation in this matter. If you have any questions, please contact Council on 8408 0400.

Your safety is our priority, please plan your routes accordingly.