We are actively working to improve traffic flows

We have been experiencing a number of community complaints this week in regard to delays and traffic impacts.

We appreciate your ongoing support as we work through these challenges.

The current traffic management approach has been implemented to manage several key factors, namely;

• Safety of workers and road users: Ensuring a safe environment for both construction crews and motorists is our top priority.
• Minimising congestion on Main South Road: Westbound traffic on Aldinga Beach Road has been prioritised to prevent queuing and delays extending onto Main South Road.
• Efficient project completion: This approach allows us to expedite work in this complex section, with the goal of restoring two-way traffic as soon as possible.

Next Steps

• Recent works have required traffic management on Aldinga Beach Road to be reduced to one way traffic only. We are actively working to introduce a stop-and-go traffic setup to allow eastbound traffic to resume, balancing safety and traffic flow.
• This change will come into effect from tomorrow, Friday 21 February 2025, with the goal of reducing disruptions, manage safety and maintaining progress on the works.

We appreciate the community's patience and will continue to provide updates.

Additional road closures notification for February 2025

The upgrade works of the intersection to a roundabout at Aldinga Beach Road and How Road are progressing well.

We have commenced removal of the existing road surface and asphalt laying. For the safety of road users and construction staff we will need to close the intersection at key phases of this work. The closures are required to manage the high traffic volumes which use Aldinga Beach Road. To minimise inconvenience to road users this profiling and asphalt works will be delivered at night. Additional nights of road closures are necessary to finalise this work.

KEY DETAILS

Night work (Full intersection closure)

Excavation of the existing road surface and bitumen installation will occur at night, under a full road closure of the intersection at How Road and Aldinga Beach Road.

Day work (Traffic management)

During the day, the intersection will be open with extensive traffic management in place to allow for the installation of the granular pavement.

DATES OF NIGHT WORK

The full road closures are scheduled for the following nights:

Excavation of the existing road surface:

• Sunday, 16 February 2025
• Monday 17 February 2025
• Tuesday, 18 February 2025
• Wednesday, 19 February 2025
• Thursday, 20 February 2025

Bitumen installation:

• Wednesday, 26 February 2025
• Thursday, 27 February 2025

IMPORTANT NOTES

Road closures and detours:

We encourage the community to use alternative routes where possible to avoid delays. Detour routes and traffic management signage will be in place to assist with navigation.

• How Road South will be fully closed with no access to Aldinga Beach Road at the intersection of How Road and Aldinga Beach Road for the duration of the night works (Displayed in red on the map). A detour will be in place via Starfish Drive - Ochre - Emerald Boulevard. (Displayed in blue on the map)
• How Road North will be fully closed with no access to Aldinga Beach Road at the intersection of How Road and Aldinga Beach Road for the duration of the night works (Displayed in red on the map). A detour will be in place via Dolphin Boulevard - Pridham Boulevard. (Displayed in blue on the map)

Traffic plans: Traffic management measures, including road closures, detours, and stop-and-go systems, will be implemented as needed.

Community updates: Variable Message Boards (VMS) will be deployed to keep the community informed of any updates.

We thank you for your patience and understanding as we complete this critical stage of the project. Your cooperation is greatly appreciated.

Additional road closures in the area:

• Main South Road The Fleurieu Connections Alliance (FCA) will also be undertaking works at the Main South Road and Aldinga Beach Road intersection simultaneously with councils works. Please visit www.fcalliance.com.au for further details.