Maintenance Works – Sandgate Road, Boondall
Maintenance works Sandgate Road, Boondall
The Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR) would like to advise that road pavement works will take place on Sandgate Road outbound between Beams Road and Roghan Road, Boondall.
Detour information
While works are underway, a temporary closure of the Sandgate Road entrance to Roscommon Road will be required for one night between 9pm and 5am, detours will be in place, please follow road signage and traffic controller direction. Details are:
- Access to Sandgate Road from Roscommon Road will be detoured as follows:
- Eastbound traffic on Roscommon Road will be detoured via local roads via Jalomy Street to Beams Road.
-
Access to Roscommon Road from Sandgate Road will be detoured as follows:
-
Northbound traffic on Sandgate Road will be detoured via Roghan Road.
- Southbound traffic on Sandgate Road and traffic crossing Sandgate Road from the east will be detoured via Beams Road.
-
Work activities
-
Removal and replacement of asphalt.
-
Reinstatement of line marking.
Timing
-
Works will take place early October 2023 and are expected to take one night to complete, construction and weather conditions permitting.
-
Typical construction hours will be from 9pm to 5am, Sunday to Friday. Night works are required for road user safety, and to avoid what would otherwise be extensive traffic queuing and disruption to the road network. While most of the works will be undertaken at night, some Saturday or other out of hours works during the day may be required.
Expected impacts
-
Changed traffic conditions: Temporary traffic detours, lane and road closures, temporary speed limit reductions and short-term traffic disruptions. Please allow extra time when planning your travel and follow the directions of roadside signage and traffic controllers.
-
Temporary construction noise: Heavy machinery will be in use and nearby residents and businesses can expect increased noise, dust and odour. Reversing beepers and flashing lights will be used for safety.
-
Access to private properties: Access to private properties will be maintained during the works. Where temporary access changes are required, property/business owners will be contacted directly.
On completion, TMR officers will continue to review the site for up to three months. During this time TMR will assess the work undertaken for longevity and quality.
Every effort will be made to minimise impacts on the local community and surrounds.
TMR appreciates your patience and cooperation while these important works are carried out.