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Bryce St to reopen after tree removal
Media advisory
Bryce St to reopen after tree removal
26 July 2018
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
The closed section of Bryce St is set to reopen early next week, following completion of investigations into the cause of changes to cracks in the road and footpath between Tristram St and Seddon Rd.
Specialist consultants have been carrying out in-depth investigations since the westbound lane and footpath of Bryce St was closed in March as a precautionary measure.
Those investigations have found one of the causes of the cracks is the trees between the railway line and Bryce St drawing water from the soils, causing soil settlement and movement. This movement has been more significant in summer.
On Monday seven medium-sized pinoak trees will be removed, requiring the full closure of this section of Bryce St between 6am-6pm. The existing cracks will also be waterproofed and sealed. Access will be closed to all traffic, pedestrians and people on bikes.
The eastbound lane of Bryce St is expected to reopen on Monday evening, and Bryce St is expected to fully reopen on Tuesday following a full safety inspection.
Regular monitoring of the soil settlement issue, which has been undertaken since 2013 when the cracks were first noticed, will continue.
People are thanked in advance for their understanding while this section of Bryce St is closed to allow the work to be done.
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