Removal of notorious SA South Road dogleg a step closer to reality

Over the coming weeks, construction will commence on the Raglan Avenue, Edward Street and South Road network upgrade to remove a notorious ‘dogleg’ at this much-used intersection. 

BMD has been awarded the contract to deliver the project which includes the construction of a new link road, removing the dogleg movement for traffic travelling between Edward Street and Raglan Avenue. 

Upgrades to the intersection of South Road and Price Street will also be carried out and it will involve installing traffic signals, a pedestrian crossing and a dedicated righ turn lane into Castle Plaza. 

“This removal of the dogleg for traffic movement between Raglan Avenue and Edward Street is a welcome investment for our community to ease congestion, particularly in the surrounding suburbs of Ascot Park, Daw Park and Cumberland Park,” Federal Member for Boothby Louise Miller-Frost said. 

“These intersections are well known in our community for being tricky, so I’m really excited that we’re doing something about them! 

“The contractor being selected means we are onse step closer to making navigating this area easier for locals,” State Member for Elder Nadia Clancy said. 

Proposed concept design (source: SA Department for Infrastructure and Transport)

This project is being delivered as part of the $850 million Broader Network Upgrade package of the River Torrens to Darlington (T2D) Project. 

Enhancements to intersections near the T2D Project will ensure the Adelaide road network functions efficiently during and after construction of the non-stop South Road. 

Further enhancements have been made to the proposed design for the upgrade following community feedback and additional technical planning. This includes: 

• Signalised dedicated right turn lane onto South Road from Edward Street 

• Extending the dedicated left turn lane onto South Road along the new link road 

• Indenting bus stops along the new link road 

• The inclusion of a wombat crossing on Raglan Avenue east of the new roundabout to improve pedestrian safety 

• Landscaping within the project area 

The Raglan Avenue, Edward Street and South Road network upgrade is expected to be completed in late 2026. 

“The Torrens to Darlington Project is deliveirng more than a non-stop South Road – it’s also improving traffic flow in the surrounding transport networks. 

“Congestion at this intersection is a real worry for many local residents in the area – particularly during peak hour – but this upgrade will make navigating the intersection of Raglan Avenue and Edward Street with South Road a smoother, safer journey. 

“The feedback we’ve received from the community about this new link road re-routing traffic from Raglan Avenue to an upgraded four-way intersection at Edward Street and South Road has been incredibly positive, and we’re proud to be delivering a project that will make a big difference for local road users,”  Minister for Infrastructure and Transport Tom Koutsantonis said.

Source: Government of South Australia – Media Releases; Government of South Australia – Department for Infrastructure and Transport; Infrastructure Magazine; Roads & Infrastructure Australia