Construction and Design Alliance to deliver Tram Grade Separation Projects for South Australia

Approximately 50,000 vehicles pass through the Marion Road and Cross Road level crossings each day. During the morning and afternoon peak around 30 trams also pass through, resulting in the boom gates being down for up to 20 minutes each hour. Motorists currently experience congestion and variable travel times, particularly during these busy peak periods.

Approximately 25,600 vehicles pass through the Morphett Road level crossing each day.

Removing these level crossings will:

• reduce travel times for motorists, buses, freight and airport traffic
• improve safety for local residents, motorists, pedestrians, cyclists and tram drivers
• provide new, safer and more accessible tram stops with improved pedestrian access
• improve connection and sense of community between the suburbs either side of the tram line
• create new community open space for locals to enjoy.

As part of the project, the intersections at Marion Road and Cross Road and Marion Road and Anzac Highway will be upgraded to further relieve congestion and improve safety.

Site investigations to inform planning are underway. Major construction will start in late 2024 and the level crossings will be removed by the end of 2025.