NewsTram Grade Separation Projects awarded by Australian governments to TGSP Alliance

The Alliance will remove the level crossing at Morphett Road, Morphettville, which was recently confirmed and forms part of the $850m Broader Network Upgrade package of works, as part of the North-South Corridor T2D Project.

The existing tram overpass at South Road, Glandore will also be re-built at the same time by the Alliance, funded as part of the $15.4 billion North-South Corridor T2D Project.

Scott Smith, Aurecon's Managing Director of Transportation for Australia says, "Aurecon is excited to be part of the Alliance and collaborate with the Department on this major program that not only alleviates congestion but also significantly improves safety to South Australia's tram network."

"This major program not only alleviates congestion but also significantly improves safety."

Scott Smith, Managing Director, Transportation – Australia, Aurecon

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. 

The Minister for Infrastructure and Transport Tom Koutsantonis remarks, “These projects will make a huge difference to road users and the local communities, improving safety and reducing congestion, particularly during peak times."

“We’ve also reached a milestone in announcing our Alliance, and I know the Department for Infrastructure and Transport is looking forward to working with McConnell Dowell, CPB Contractors, Arup, Mott MacDonald and Aurecon to deliver this important project.”