The $120 million Majors Road Interchange upgrade in South Australia is complete.
The newly widened Majors Road bridge has opened to traffic, improving travel on an important arterial road for connections between Lonsdale Road and Main South Road.
About 13,200 vehicles travel daily on Majors Road – anticipated to increase to around 14,700 during peak times by 2036.
The new on/off-ramps for the Southern Expressway at the Majors Road junctions are also now open to road users.
The Southern Expressway serves as the gateway to the Fleurieu Peninsula, carrying approximately 74,000 vehicles per day.
The project was jointly funded by the Federal and Malinauskas Labor governments, with both contributing $60 million.
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The completed project will also see 1.8 kilometres of new shared-use paths to connect two major cycling routes, increasing access to important community facilities, including Glenthorne National Park–Ityamaiitpinna Yarta, Glenthorne Farm and O’Halloran Hill Recreation Park.
Speed limits on the on/off-ramps will remain reduced for a few weeks to allow the road surface to develop traction for safe driving at higher speeds.
Catherine King, Federal Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government Minister, said the upgrade means safer and faster journeys for the communities of Adelaide’s south.
“This project has provided a boost to the local economy and will deliver real benefits to local communities,” said King.
“It’s a huge win for locals who rely on these roads every day and tourists who want to come visit this beautiful part of South Australia.”
For more information, visit: www.dit.sa.gov.au/
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