The $2.7m upgrade of South Beach Road in Brunswick Heads gets into full swing today (Monday, 3 February) and Byron Shire Council is asking the community to avoid the work site as much as possible and seek alternative parking in town.

“We are excited to get this upgrade underway for the Bruns community, and we’ll be delivering a complete reconstruction of the road, including some critical drainage improvements, new kerbs and gutters, and line marking,” Byron Shire Council Director Infrastructure Services, Phil Holloway said.

The first stage of construction includes drainage works across Torakina car park and South Beach Lane, and both of these areas will be fenced off to the public under traffic control arrangements. A traffic bypass will be in place so that South Beach Lane residents can access their properties.

“While a limited number of parking spaces may be available on South Beach Road at various stages of these works, the whole of South Beach Road will be under traffic control on weekdays and we’re asking beachgoers and anyone wanting to access the river, foreshore parks and beaches to seek an alternative car park in Brunswick Heads and walk over one of the bridges.

“Pedestrian access to the parks, foreshore areas, beaches and dog beach will remain open to the community, and the tennis club and community centre will be open as usual.

“Of course, all residents of South Beach Road, businesses, service providers and other key stakeholders who we’ve been in contact with will be able to gain access to their properties via the traffic controllers.

“Traffic controllers can also help anyone with disability access requirements.

“Fortunately, we’ve been able to start this project after the school holidays in what is a quieter time, and with the community’s support, we’re aiming to get this major reconstruction done as safely and as quickly as possible.

“We’re working closely with the surf club and have arrangements in place to ensure the quality of the road will not be compromised by the club’s renovation,” Mr Holloway said.

Regular updates about this project and traffic impacts will be available on Council’s website  Upgrades to South Beach Road Brunswick Heads