A level crossing that runs along a major road in Adelaide’s north will be removed as part of a $250 million project to ease congestion and improve safety.
The level crossing at Curtis Road, Munno Para, creates huge bottlenecks along this busy stretch, which sees around 21,000 cars, trucks and other vehicles passing through on a daily basis.
During peak periods the boom gates can be down for up to 15 minutes. Between 3pm to 6pm, the boom gates can be down for 10 minutes per hour on average, while between 7am to 9am, the boom gates are down on average for nine minutes per hour.
The Australian and South Australian governments will jointly fund the removal of this crossing on a 50:50 split.
According to the state government, the removal of this level crossing and grade separation will improve safety and travel time reliability by reducing road and rail network conflicts.
The northern regions of Adelaide are projected to be the fastest growing over the next 30 years, accounting for 40 per cent of Greater Adelaide’s projected population growth.
Curtis Road provides a vital connection between the east and west and towards the North-South Corridor.
A planning study for the level crossing removal is expected to begin soon, with a major concept design expected to be released for community consultation in 2026.
However the works are still a long time away, with expected completion in 2030.