Hahndorf Bypass

In reply to Mr TEAGUE (Heysen) (26 September 2023).

The Hon. A. KOUTSANTONIS (West Torrens—Minister for Infrastructure and Transport, Minister for Energy and Mining): The Department for Infrastructure and Transport advises maintenance works on River Road commenced on 14 September 2023, and include vegetation management, shoulder sealing and fixing of localised pavement failures. The department has advised that the majority of these works, which will improve line of sight and shoulder width, are expected to be completed prior to the Hahndorf truck diversion coming into effect from 30 October 2023.

The anticipated cost of the maintenance works on River Road is estimated at $3 million, noting final costs may be subject to change, depending on site constraints and latent conditions.

Other works, include improvements at the junctions of Strathalbyn Road/River Road and Mount Barker Road/River Road, and minor improvements at the intersections of River Road with Kangaroo Reef Road, Sawmill Gully Road and Fairview Road, are expected to commence in 2024. This time frame will be subject to community consultation, design development and necessary approvals.