Stage 2 Construction Traffic Switch from Sunday 6th July 2008

Why traffic needs to be moved on Anzac Highway?

• Works to build the northern half of the bridge deck are due to commence

• Prior to starting this work, traffic currently travelling on the north western side of Anzac Highway needs to be shifted further over to the south western side of Anzac Highway.

When will this occur?

• Preparation works to move the traffic over will commence from Tuesday 1st July.
  - Installation of temporary medians, new line marking and some asphalting works
  
  
• Traffic switch on Anzac Highway is expected to occur on Sunday 6th July 2008 – progressively during line marking operations and fully implemented prior to Monday am peak hour.

 Traffic Restrictions

• From Tuesday 1st July to Friday 4th July, temporary lane closures will be required around the intersection while preparation works are undertaken between 9am~3.30pm. Some minor delays can be expected.

• On Saturday 5th July from 6am until completion and Sunday 6th July if required.

- Traffic on Anzac Highway will be reduced to one lane in each direction between Selby Street Kurralta Park and Waltham Street Ashford.
- Traffic on South Road will be reduced to two through lanes and one right turn lane in each direction at the intersection

Traffic Arrangements during Stage 2

From Monday 7th July 2008

• Three traffic lanes into the city and two lanes from the city to Glenelg will be provided on Anzac Highway

• The number of left turn lanes from Anzac Highway onto South Road will be reduced from two lanes to one lane for southbound traffic.

• No left hand turns will be available onto South Road (heading north) from Anzac Highway at the traffic signals. A slip lane for traffic to turn left from Anzac Highway near the Emergency Vet will be operational and traffic will merge back with South Road traffic heading north, near Tennyson Street These traffic arrangements will be permanent in accordance with the final design.

• The Traffic Management Centre will continue to monitor the intersection signaling phases to minimize any traffic delays resulting from the works and changes to traffic conditions.

• VMS signage alerting motorists to the changes in traffic will be in place on all approaches and speed limits will apply.
  
  These traffic arrangements will be in placed until further notice, and at such time the northern half of the bridge deck is completed (estimated to be at the end of 2008 / early 2009).

Pedestrian Access

• Pedestrians will not be able to cross South Road on the northern side of Anzac Highway at the intersection.

• Pedestrian on the north western side of Anzac Highway will be required to cross at the pedestrian refuge on Anzac Highway near Selby Street to get to the southern side and then proceed to the intersection and cross South Road at the traffic signals on the southern side of Anzac Highway. Pedestrians will also be able to cross Anzac Highway via traffic signals on the eastern side of South Road Ashford.

• Existing pedestrian movements on South Road, at the traffic signals at Everard and Barwell Avenues and the pedestrian refuge north of Norman Terrace near the tram line will be maintained.

Cyclist Access

• A dedicated cycle lane will still be provided for cyclists on the western side of Anzac Highway (to Glenelg)

• Heading east on Anzac Highway (to the city) cyclists will not have a dedicated facility but will shared the outer most lane with motorists, when approaching the intersection. Once through the intersection, near Waltham Street the dedicated cyclist facility is reinstated.

Bus Stop Changes

• Bus Stop 5A on the North West side of Anzac Highway near the intersection will be temporarily moved directly adjacent to its current location, closer to the southern side of Anzac Highway on a temporary island, protected from traffic by concrete barriers.

Access to businesses and residential properties around the South Road / Anzac Highway Intersection.

• During the stage two traffic switch and for the duration of stage 2 construction from July 12008 – June 2009 (approx), access to businesses and residential properties along Anzac Highway and South Road will be provided at all times, as per the existing conditions.

More information:

• Maps showing Stage 2 construction and pedestrian and cyclists access and bus stop locations are included in the June 2008 Community Update. Copies of the Update can be obtained by visiting the Home Ideas Centre (aisle F) or phoning the project enquiry line: 1800 334 439.  The Update and maps can also be viewed on the project website www.adelaideconnect.com.au