One of Adelaide’s busiest western suburbs intersections is set for a major overhaul, with designs revealed for a project valued at more than $70 million.
Early works will begin in Keswick later this month ahead of the upgrade to the intersection of Richmond Road, Railway Terrace and Croydon Road.
About 36,000 vehicles currently pass through the intersection each day, connecting motorists travelling between the city, Adelaide’s western suburbs and South Road.
The project will widen the intersection and introduce new dedicated turning and through lanes to increase its capacity.
Two dedicated through lanes will be provided in both directions, while new right and left-turn lanes will be installed for vehicles turning onto Railway Terrace.
Railway Terrace will also be widened to include dedicated left and right-turn lanes onto Richmond Road.
An additional westbound lane will be added to Richmond Road between Railway Terrace and Keswick Creek, creating two lanes in each direction along that section of the road.
The right-turn slip lanes on Ashford Road and Hampton Road will be extended, while new dedicated bicycle lanes will be installed on each approach to the intersection and along Richmond Road between Railway Terrace and Anzac Highway.
New pedestrian crossings, traffic signals, LED road lighting, line marking and drainage improvements also form part of the project.
The upgrade is expected to improve access to nearby destinations including the Mile End Homemaker Centre, Bunnings, the SA Athletics Stadium and Netball SA Stadium.
South Australian Treasurer Tom Koutsantonis said the additional lanes would reduce the amount of time motorists spent in peak-hour traffic.
“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,” he said.
Acting Federal Infrastructure Minister Kristy McBain said the project would improve connections between the western suburbs and Adelaide’s CBD.
“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,” she said.
Main construction is scheduled to begin during the second half of 2027, with the project expected to be completed by the end of 2028. About 145 jobs will be supported during construction.
The upgrade forms part of the $850 million Broader Network Upgrades package within the $15.4 billion River Torrens to Darlington project, jointly funded by the Federal and South Australian governments.
Other projects within the package include upgrades to James Congdon Drive and Sir Donald Bradman Drive, the removal of the Grange Road dogleg and improvements around Raglan Avenue, Edward Street and South Road.
The completed non-stop South Road corridor is scheduled to open by 2031 and is expected to save motorists up to 40 minutes during peak periods.
