![]() A pedestrian tunnel seems like a more logical option, albeit more expensive. what is the point of building an overpass to reduce stoppages on South Road, when you put a pedestrian crossing there anyway? It just doesn't make sense, especially since a pedestrian could well see more use than the tram line in peak hour. I hope that something is done aside from a pedestrian crossing. My father did go though, and said a lot of questions were answered but there were some that weren't. ![]() Unfortunately I didn't make that meeting, although I had hoped to. So fingers crossed they see the demand for the cycle path, and find some way to actually pull it off! They also talked about a project called Tramway Park which I'd never heard of. How do they do this without pushing the whole structure out of alignment? They need to build this thing, and keep the trams running. He gave a general overview of the project, and also told us that a bike path was under consideration - however he raised a LOT of really valid points about issues they are facing.įor example, the tram corridor is 20m wide. One of the DTEI guys was there to give some details. Yeah, being a keen cyclist (even though I only ride that particular crossing once or twice a year), I attended a meeting at Unley Council last week about the overpass. Here's the kicker: They recently just proposed that in order for cyclists to cross South Road, they're going to install a pedestrian crossing Clever bunch! "simont141" Here's the kicker: They recently just proposed that in order for cyclists to cross South Road, they're going to install a pedestrian crossing Clever bunch! Minimisation of interruptions to all traffic users, reduction of queue lengths at this intersection and increased safety for pedestrian users are some of the key objectives of the project. The South Road Upgrade – Glenelg Tram Overpass will accelerate the benefits to road users and the local community. The trams are expected to be operating on the new overpass in late 2009, to coincide with the South Road / Anzac Underpass opening for northbound and southbound traffic, with completion of the Underpass also scheduled for late 2009. The construction of the Glenelg Tram Overpass in the same timeframe as the South Road / Anzac Underpass will have the advantage of not disrupting the same community twice with major construction works. The South Road Upgrade/ Anzac Highway Underpass is the first step and construction of the Glenelg Tram Overpass is planned to be completed well within the Underpass timeframe to accommodate the changed traffic flow on South Road. ![]() Mid-2009 (exp.The South Road Upgrade - Glenelg Tram Overpass project was announced in the 2007-08 State budget as the next step towards the State Government’s plan to transform South Road into a continuous non-stop route from the Southern Expressway to the Port River Expressway. Oct 1966 - Bridge over railway at Keswick The underpass would cost $65 million and be completed in mid-2009. In May 2005 the South Australia Office For Instrastructure Development announced that in mid-2007 construction would commence on an underpass to carry South Road traffic beneath the Anzac Highway at Ashford. In October 1966 a new bridge across the railway lines at Keswick was opened to traffic, replacing a level crossing. In April 1959 Rolf Jensen, Superintending Engineer (Planning) of the Highways Department expressed the need for grade separations at major intersections along Anzac Highway to cater for future traffic growth but nothing eventuated. In 1957 the intersection with South Road was reconstructed and the first vehicle-actuated traffic signals were installed to improve traffic flow. The reconstruction was completed in 1939 just prior to the onset of the World War 2. The route was introduced in 1998 and was previously unnumbered.Īnzac Highway was named in 1938 and the reconstruction of the road to wide dual carriageways commenced that year. The route is dual carriageway for its entire length and is paralleled by the Adelaide-Glenelg Tram Line. It is probably the second most historic road in Adelaide, behind Port Road. Route A5 is the Anzac Highway from Adelaide City to Glenelg and a tiny portion of Greenhill Road. Western Terminus: Anzac Highway & Brighton Rd & Tapleys Hill Rd, Glenelg ![]() Jan 2005.Įastern Terminus: Greenhill Rd & Goodwood Rd, Adelaide Looking northeast on Anzac Highway in Ashford.
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