A construction alliance has been awarded works to deliver the Tram Grade Separation Projects, which will improve amenity, connectivity and liveability along the existing tram line from Adelaide’s CBD to Glenelg, in South Australia.
The successful Tram Grade Separation Projects Alliance comprises constructors McConnell Dowell and CPB Contractors and designers Mott MacDonald, Arup and Aurecon.
The Australian and South Australian governments have jointly (50:50) funded $400 million to removing the two level crossings where the Glenelg tram line crosses Marion Road and Cross Road, Plympton.
The Alliance will remove the level crossing at Morphett Road, Morphettville, which was recently confirmed and forms part of the $850 million Broader Network Upgrade package of works, as part of the North-South Corridor T2D Project.
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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.
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.
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.
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