Council Response to Feedback on Bridge Closure and Detour

Timing:

After considering all timing options, we plan to close the bridge for about four weeks between March and April 2025.

This avoids the Tour Down Under event and although we recognise that warmer months are busiest for trail users, winter was not chosen due to the higher likelihood of rain causing construction delays. Final closure dates will be confirmed once a contractor is chosen.

Detour:

Feedback on detours was carefully reviewed. While a preferred detour route was initially proposed, in response to safety concerns particularly along Tatachilla Road. A decision has been made to not provide a detour.

The shutdown is expected to be short, and cyclists and walkers are encouraged to use alternative routes during this time.

A shared paths map is available on Council’s website. Phone and online applications like AllTrails can help with alternative route planning. Confident cyclists may choose their own road routes based on their needs.

Abutments:

To address concerns about cracks in the abutments, we will install survey pins to monitor any movement and plan remediation if necessary. Any future repairs will be handled by the Department of Infrastructure and Transport, which is responsible for the bridge's substructure.