Construction of a new link road will soon get underway to deliver congestion relief to a much-used South Road intersection.
Construction company BMD has been awarded the contract for the Raglan Avenue, Edward Street and South Road network upgrade project, which includes the construction of a new link road that will remove the ‘dogleg’ movement for traffic travelling between Edward Street and Raglan Avenue.
The intersection of South Road and Price Street will be also upgraded to include the installation of traffic signals, a pedestrian crossing and a dedicated right turn lane into Castle Plaza.
The project forms part of the $850 million Broader Network Upgrade package of works as part of the River Torrens to Darlington Project to create a non-stop South Road.
These suite of enhancements to intersections near the T2D Project will collectively ensure the Adelaide road network functions efficiently, both during construction of the Project and once it is completed.
Following community feedback and additional technical planning on the proposed design for the Raglan Avenue, Edward Street and South Road network upgrade, further enhancements have been made including:
- Signalised dedicated right turn lane onto South Road from Edward Street
- Extending the dedicated left turn lane onto South Road along the new link road
- Indenting bus stops along the new link road
- The inclusion of a wombat crossing on Raglan Avenue east of the new roundabout to improve pedestrian safety
- Landscaping within the project area
The Raglan Avenue, Edward Street and South Road network upgrade is due to be completed in late 2026.
The T2D Project is the final 10.5km section of the North-South Corridor, and will complete 78km of non-stop, traffic light free motorway between Gawler and Old Noarlunga.
South Australian Minister for Infrastructure and Transport, Tom Koutsantonis, said that the Torrens to Darlington Project is delivering more than a non-stop South Road – it’s also improving traffic flow in the surrounding transport networks.
“Congestion at this intersection is a real worry for many local residents in the area – particularly during peak hour – but this upgrade will make navigating the intersection of Raglan Avenue and Edward Street with South Road a smoother, safer journey,” Koutsantonis said.
“The feedback we’ve received from the community about this new link road re-routing traffic from Raglan Avenue to an upgraded four-way intersection at Edward Street and South Road has been incredibly positive, and we’re proud to be delivering a project that will make a big difference for local road users.”
