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Project Overview

The South Road Upgrade - Glenelg Tram Overpass project was announced in the 2007-08 State budget as the next step towards the State Government's plan to transform South Road into a continuous non-stop route from the Southern Expressway to the Port River Expressway.

The South Road Upgrade/ Anzac Highway Underpass is the first step and construction of the Glenelg Tram Overpass is planned to be completed well within the Underpass timeframe to accommodate the changed traffic flow on South Road.

The construction of the Glenelg Tram Overpass in the same timeframe as the South Road / Anzac Underpass will have the advantage of not disrupting the same community twice with major construction works.

The trams are expected to be operating on the new overpass in late 2009, to coincide with the South Road / Anzac Underpass opening for northbound and southbound traffic, with completion of the Underpass also scheduled for late 2009.

The South Road Upgrade - Glenelg Tram Overpass will accelerate the benefits to road users and the local community. Minimisation of interruptions to all traffic users, reduction of queue lengths at this intersection and increased safety for pedestrian users are some of the key objectives of the project.