Night time traffic detours - South Road
Construction Update
Construction activity on the South Road Superway has progressed during the past few months. In March, the last segment south of the Grand Junction Road / South Road intersection was put into place by the launching truss (pictured below). The truss has made its way north of Grand Junction Road and will begin lifting segments in this area from early April.
There are currently full-time traffic detours in place for South Road north of Grand Junction Road and this will allow the truss to lift segments during the day, as well as at night, from April. Motorists are reminded that this may be distracting for drivers and care should be taken when travelling through the area.
In February, traffic on South Road was moved to the western side of the carriageway between Grand Junction Road and Days Road to enable work on the upgrade of roadway beneath the elevated structure. This work is on target for completion at the end of May and then work will begin on the upgrade of the western side of the roadway.
The Days Road intersection was recently upgraded which will improve traffic flow through the intersection. The local service road, which provides access to the side streets of Taminga, Aruma, Camira and Tikalara was also completed in March, including placing the final layer of asphalt.
In April, asphalt crews will be working to place the final layers of asphalt on the main roadway between Days Road and Regency Road. This work will continue from April 10 until Wednesday April 24.
Night time traffic conditions
Segment lifting is now only taking place north of Grand Junction Road, however finishing work continues on the elevated roadway south of Grand Junction Road in preparation for use by traffic.
To undertake this work, there will be on-going changes to traffic flow on South Road each night between 6.30pm and 6.30am until the end of June 2013. These changes are shown overleaf and include:
- The closure of southbound traffic on South Road from Salisbury Highway to Days Road. It is suggested motorists use Hanson Road from the Port River Expressway to travel south.
- Northbound traffic, north of Cormack Road is detoured to Hanson Road.
- Northbound traffic is detoured from South Road to Kateena Street and Wirriga Street. Access is maintained to the BP Service Station just south of Angle Road.
- Angle Road is closed at South Road from 6.30pm (except for Thursdays when it remains open until 7.30pm for access to the Greyhound Racing Club).
- Northbound traffic on South Road is detoured at Grand Junction Road to Davis Street. Access to the Caltex Service Station is maintained from Francis Road.
- No left turns from Grand Junction Road to South Road between 6.30pm and 6.30am.
There are several electronic message boards in place which display the status of the roadway at night. Please drive with care throught the area and follow the instructions of all traffic controllers on site. Your patience during this work is appreciated.
For more information about these traffic changes or any other aspect of the South Road Superway please contact us on 1300 638 79 or email [email protected]