KEY INTERSECTION IN ADELAIDE’S WEST TO BE UPGRADED THROUGH T2D NETWORK PACKAGE
A busy western suburbs intersection will receive a major upgrade, with designs revealed for the works set to be delivered through an $850 million package as part of the River Torrens to Darlington (T2D) project.
Early works will commence in Keswick later this month for the upgrade of the Richmond Road, Railway Terrace and Croydon Road intersection, which will improve travel between the city and South Road.
The more than $70 million jointly funded project will improve travel between the city and South Road. It will also provide better access to local shops, including the nearby Mile End Homemaker Centre, as well as the SA Athletics Stadium and Netball SA Stadium.
Forming part of a broader series of ongoing or already completed road network improvements, this project complements the works currently underway to deliver a non- stop South Road.
About 36,000 vehicles currently travel through this major intersection each day and increasing its capacity is crucial with Richmond Road’s positioning along the T2D motorway between the northern and southern tunnels.
Key features of the upgrade include:
widening the intersection to accommodate new dedicated right and left turn lanes onto Railway Terrace (northbound) and two dedicated through lanes for travel in both directions
widening Railway Terrace, with dedicated left turn (eastbound) and right turn (westbound) lanes onto Richmond Road
extending right turn slip lanes on Ashford and Hampton roads
an extra lane on Richmond Road (westbound) between Railway Terrace and Keswick Creek to provide two lanes in each direction along the length of Richmond Road
new dedicated bicycle lanes on all approaches to the intersection and on Richmond Road between Railway Terrace and Anzac Highway.
Other improvements include new pedestrian crossings, traffic signals, LED road lighting, line marking and drainage.
Main works are scheduled to begin in the second half of 2027 with completion expected by the end of 2028. The project will support 145 jobs during construction.This timeline has been formed through careful planning to coordinate and sequence all works along Richmond and South roads as part of the T2D project.
The $850 million Broader Network Upgrades package sits within the $15.4 billion T2D project budget, funded equally by the Albanese and Malinauskas Labor Governments.
These network improvements include:
the successful removal of a much-maligned dogleg at the intersection of Grange and Holbrooks Roads and East Avenue. Main works are complete and the intersection is open to traffic, with minor auxiliary works to be carried out over the coming weeks
the recently completed upgrade of James Congdon and Sir Donald Bradman drives, which has improved traffic flow for citybound motorists through three new right turn lanes
the recently completed Raglan Avenue, Edward Street and South Road, improving road safety was opened to traffic in April 2026 with minor finishing works to be concluded in the coming months.
The non-stop South Road will be delivered by 2031 and save travellers up to 40 minutes during peak hours.
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Attributable to Acting Federal Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government Kristy McBain
The Albanese Government is working with the Malinauskas Government to make Adelaide roads safer and more efficient.
As part of the broader T2D project, these works in Keswick will help ease congestion locally and improve connections between Adelaide’s western suburbs and the city.
Attributable to South Australian Treasurer Tom Koutsantonis
The Richmond Road and Railway Terrace intersection upgrade will make it easier for western suburbs road users to get to and from the city.
It will also improve access to the Mile End Homemaker Centre, Bunnings and the netball and athletics stadiums.
By widening Richmond Road and installing more through and turning lanes, road users will spend less time stuck in peak hour traffic and more time with their family and friends.
We’ve already improved James Congdon Drive and removed the ridiculous dogleg along Grange Road.
This upgrade is yet another exciting piece of the puzzle toward unlocking Adelaide’s road network along and around T2D.
Attributable to Federal Member for Adelaide Steve Georganas
This is the infrastructure the community gets when state and federal Labor governments work together. This project will bring much needed relief to drivers by saving them time in traffic and making it easier to get the kids to sport or get the shopping done.
Once complete, these upgrades will improve road safety and reduce the risk of road crashes so that locals can get home to their loved ones safely.
I look forward to seeing these works get underway.