The road openings and restrictions for the Sampson Flat fires have been updated below. The following roads are open to local residents only where premises can be accessed directly from these roads. Kersbrook Road between One Tree Hill and Kersbrook Bagshaw Road, Kersbrook Shillabeer Road, Kersbrook Checker Hill Road, Kersbrook/Foreston One Tree Hill Road, One Tree Hill / Gould Creek South Para Road, North of Kersbrook to Williamstown Adelaide Gully Road, Inglewood Perdom Road, Gould Creek Burg Road, Gould Creek Melville Road, Gould Creek Hill Road, Kersbrook Valid identification is required to gain entry at the cordon points and will assist smooth transition to the location. Residents are expected to travel directly to and from their property, they must not stop anywhere in transit along these roads. Residents may remain at their property. A 40km/h work zone speed limit will apply on Kersbrook Road and South Para Road. On all other roads posted speed limits apply, however residents travelling in the area, must use extreme caution as fire fighters and work crews are continuing to work along the roadside, south of Checker Hill Road Kersbrook. Residents should note that: While the CFS appreciate the residents living in the affected areas are anxious to return to their homes and properties, their safety cannot be guaranteed at this time, due to dangerous trees and potential fire outbreaks. Trees on the fireground which have been burnt or partially burnt may be unstable and could fall or drop their limbs at any time, posing a threat to personal safety and potentially block access to and from properties. There are a number of power lines that have been brought down by the fire. All power lines must be treated as live. There is the possibility of further flare ups and continuing ember attack on the fireground. The ground may be unstable. There may be cattle, sheep and other stock and animals on the roads because of the loss of many kilometres of fencing. Smoke is significantly reducing the visibility for anyone driving in the area, please take care when driving. There are a large number of emergency service and support agency vehicles and personnel in an around the fireground, whose safety must not be threatened and who must not be impeded in their work. Residents are advised that the following roads are yet to be declared safe and will remain closed. Work is continuing to clear these roads as soon as possible. There are multiple personnel from DPTI, councils and a number of arborists working to clear roads, together with SA Power Networks and other support agencies. Gorge Road Cudlee Creek Road North East Road (Adelaide - Mannum Road) between Paracombe Road and Gumeracha Range Road North Hannaford Hump Road Millar Road Verrall Road Warner Road Millbrook Road Mount Gawler Road (Richardsons Road) Fiddlers Hill Road Burns Road Karwin Road Sheoak Road Kestel Road Kelly Hill Road Airstrip Road Humbug Scrub/Bassnet Road Please visit https://police.sa.gov.au/your-safety/road-safety/road-closures for an extensive list of road closures. While SAPOL and the CFS appreciate that residents living in the affected areas are anxious to return to their homes, safety cannot be guaranteed at this time due to dangerous trees, potential fire outbreaks and other hazards. We appreciate your understanding and patience. Residents granted access need to be aware of a number of hazards as outlined by the CFS at https://police.sa.gov.au/sa-police-news-assets/front-page-news/cfs-issue-fire-ground-hazard-warning Access to Gumeracha is possible from the east via Birdwood.
Posted on: Tue, 06 Jan 2015 15:04:33 +0000
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