Roads, Traffic and Footpaths

Alexandrina Council is responsible for over 620km of sealed roads and 803km of unsealed roads across a wide range of terrain from the high rainfall hills of Mount Compass and Kuitpo to the plains of Langhorne Creek and Milang. As well as roads, Council maintain a network of footpaths across all seven townships and a wide variety of bridges and major culverts.

Temporary Road, Bridges and Infrastructure Closures

Local Council owned road closure are listed below and State Road closures can be found via the following link to the State Government's Traffic SA website.

Boettcher Road, Goolwa - Roadworks

Contractors working for the developers of the Airpark residential estate at Goolwa have ongoing works to upgrade and seal a 1km section of Boettcher Road, works commenced in January 2025.

To facilitate works, a section of Boettcher Road between Airport Road and Kessell Road will be closed with detours put in place. Local traffic will have restricted access. All road users are asked to exercise caution when travelling in the vicinity.

Developers advise that the upgrade should be completed by mid-February. Please note, these works are not a Council project.

State Government Road Safety Upgrades - Victor Harbor Road

The SA Government's Department for Infrastructure and Transport (DIT) commenced road safety works on Victor Harbor Road in late 2024. Construction work at the intersection of Victor Harbor Road and Brookman Road began in mid-February 2025 and are ongoing throughout 2025.

As part of the $810 million Fleurieu Connections Projects, the Australian and South Australian Governments have committed $15 million for safety upgrades on Victor Harbor Road. The Hindmarsh Tiers Road and Virgin Road intersection has been identified for safety improvements due to a high number of right-angle crashes.

To allow DIT to deliver this intersection upgrade, some vegetation removals are required. Please see the DIT Vegetation Fact Sheet for further information. To view concept plans and find out how this project may affect you visit the DIT Victor Harbor Road Safety Improvements Project Fact Sheet.

If you have any further enquiries, please contact the DIT Engagement team on 1300 794 880 or via email DIT.Engagement@sa.gov.au

Event Traffic and Other Restrictions

See below for the upcoming event traffic and other restrictions in the Alexandrina Council region.

These road closures and restrictions are in accordance with the Road Traffic Act 1961 and approved by SA Police.

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Bridges / Pedestrians Paths:

Currency Creek Viaduct Bridge
The walking track will be closed until further notice.

External Projects

Projects external to Council in the Alexandrina Council region.

SA Water works on Waterport Road

SA Water conducted works on Waterport Road at Port Elliot in mid 2024.

This was not a Council project. Works began in March and took several months to complete.

For more information regarding this project, please contact SA Water on 1300 729 283.

Department for Infrastructure and Transport (DIT) Roads

Please note that Council does not repair roads owned by the Department for Infrastructure and Transport (DIT). DIT maintained roads in the Alexandrina Council area are:

Adelaide Road
Alexandrina Road
Bridge Road (Langhorne Creek)
Brookman Road
Bull Creek Road
Cadell Street (Goolwa)
Callington Road
East Terrace (Strathalbyn)
Goolwa Road
Hays Street (Goolwa)
Hindmarsh Island Bridge
Hutchinson Street (Goolwa)
Langhorne Creek Road
Long Valley Road
Luard Street (Milang)
Manse Road (Strathalbyn)
Milang Road
North Terrace (Port Elliot)
Pages Flat Road
Paris Creek Road
Port Elliot Road
Hindmarsh Island Bridge (Hindmarsh Island)
Sandergrove Road (Strathalbyn)
South Terrace (Strathalbyn)
Strathalbyn Road
Victor Harbor Road
West Terrace (Strathalbyn).

For maintenance for one of the above roads, please contact DIT at www.dit.sa.gov.au/contact_us

Footpaths and Verges

Further information is provided below on Verge/Nature Strips, Tree Planting and Removals, as well as frequently asked questions and key documents related to these.

Alexandrina Council encourages all residents to maintain their own verge in front of their property. Residents are encouraged to mow grassed areas and keep the area neat and tidy.

It is an offence to plant a tree, remove a tree or landscape the verge without approval from Council. If you wish to do this, please complete a Residential Landscaping Application form and submit to Council. Download the form Residential Landscaping Application.

Tree Planting and Removals

Council is responsible for the management and maintenance of all trees on Council land, including those that have been planted by residents on Council verges. Residents and ratepayers are not authorised to prune or remove trees on Council land without prior written approval from Council.

In rural areas, trees that are native to an area are afforded an additional layer of protection under the Native Vegetation Act and may not be pruned or removed without prior approval.

Council views tree removal as an action of last resort. In cases where there is no viable alternative to removal, a tree removal fee applies. Tree removal/replacement fees are charged in certain circumstances as per the Tree Management Procedure.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: I would like the tree on my verge/nature strip removed

A: Council does not remove trees on Nature strips unless they are dead, unsafe or causing major infrastructure problems.

Q: I would like to plant trees/shrubs on Council verge/nature strip adjacent my property

A: Council must be contacted prior to any planting occurring on Council land to assess the suitability of planting and plant species. The tree planting species list shows what species are suitable for different areas in the district.

Q: Can Council plant a tree on the verge/nature strip?

A: Yes, on request Council will provide 1 street tree per allotment and will maintain that tree for 12 months. Trees are planted in winter. Tree planting requests are put on a list and worked through until budgeted money is spent, then resume in the new financial year. It is possible to have to wait 2 or more years for a tree. This will be determined by the number of requests we receive in the future.

Q: Can Council prune vegetation on a path or roadside to improve vision or accessibility?

A: Yes, these requests are given priority and will be attended to within 3 weeks of the request depending on the severity of the situation.

Q: Can Council come and mow my overgrown verge?

A: No, Council does not provide this service to the community. Council can undertake verge spraying to eliminate verge vegetation if required.