Kempsey Shire Council will begin a footpath upgrade on the eastern side of Smith Street, starting Saturday,19 October. The works will be completed in sections over 11 weekends, beginning at the Belgrave Street end.
Each section will be undertaken in two stages. On Saturdays, existing pavers will be removed, and temporary ramps will be installed to maintain shop access. New concrete will be poured on Sundays, with pedestrian access restored by Monday morning.
Two weeks after the concrete is laid, each section will be honed to achieve a smooth surface.
Please note that southbound traffic from Frederickton will be temporarily closed during the upgrade. Diversions will be in place, and motorists should follow posted signage.
There may be additional noise and disruption due to construction activities, truck movements, and traffic redirection.