Kingborough Council hoping for mid-December open for Summerleas after 170-day closure

After closing Summerleas Road for roadworks over 170 days, council says it hopes to fully reopen the road soon. When the project will be finished.

Summerleas Underpass Update 21 November 2024. Picture: Kingborough Council Facebook

After major delays the Kingborough Council is aiming to have the Summerleas Road open by the middle of December.

The road has been closed for 100 days longer than expected while the council constructs an

underpass under the busy road to improve safety for pedestrians and cyclists.

The council originally said the road would be closed for 10 weeks and open by August 30 however “unforeseen delays” extended the project’s timeline significantly.

Road closure details for Summerleas Bypass project. Picture: Kingborough Council.

A council spokeswoman said they were working to get the road open by mid December, however the project would continue into the new year while the ramps are finalised.

Wet weather could impact the timeline further.

The council spokeswoman said the road would open with a temporary seal and would be sealed permanently in the new year.

The council has faced significant backlash over the delays and posts relating to the project are turned off.

In an update on November 21 the council said concrete pours had been taking place for backfilling the culverts and the retaining wall footings for the Southern side of the road had been prepared.

Installation of the mass block retaining wall was set to commence next week.

A “thorough review” of the project will be undertaken by the council’s CEO.

Originally published as Kingborough Council hoping for mid-December open for Summerleas after 170-day closure