The temporary detour currently in place for the $1.36million Sohier Park bridge replacement project at Shirley Street, Ourimbah will be changed on Saturday 13 July 2019, 9am-5pm.

The current detour via The Boulevard (through the University of Newcastle, Central Coast campus) will not be available on this day due to a scheduled athletics carnival at the University site.

Only authorised traffic – buses, emergency vehicles and carnival participants – will be able to use The Boulevard during this time.

The Shirley Street Bridge will be temporarily opened to traffic on Saturday 13 July, 9am-5pm with traffic control provided on site to manage a one lane traffic flow across the bridge.

Coastal Rural Traders (CRT) at 8-10 Ourimbah Street, Ourimbah will be open on Saturday 13 July from 7.30am-1pm and will be accessible via Shirley Street Bridge. The detour changes will also provide access to other businesses and sporting facilities in the vicinity.

Please follow traffic control directions carefully and take extra care when travelling through this area to ensure your safety and the safety of others.

Central Coast Council apologises for any inconvenience caused during this detour change.

The standard detour via The Boulevarde (through the University of Newcastle, Central Coast campus) will be available after 5pm on Saturday 13 July. Central Coast Council thanks the University of Newcastle for use of The Boulevard during these important works.