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[COM] Re: South Road Upgrade

#856 Post by drsmith » Sat May 23, 2009 3:54 pm

Below is a link that has information on where and when the fed's $500m is to be spent.

http://www.nationbuildingprogram.gov.au ... ril_09.pdf

There's no mention of the torrens Road/Port Road/Outer Harbour railway section but $70m is allocated to planning.

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[COM] Re: South Road Upgrade

#857 Post by raulduke » Tue May 26, 2009 12:08 pm

https://www.tenders.sa.gov.au/tenders/c ... do?id=4847

looks like the next stage will be between Grand Junction and PREXY

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#858 Post by rev » Tue May 26, 2009 1:49 pm

Any idea when they will upgrade the section between Grange and Torrens roads(if ever...)??

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#859 Post by Norman » Tue May 26, 2009 7:15 pm

rev wrote:Any idea when they will upgrade the section between Grange and Torrens roads(if ever...)??
There might be some news in next week's budget, but if not, it's still on the cards for the future.

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[COM] Re: South Road Upgrade

#860 Post by Norman » Thu May 28, 2009 7:32 pm

PST! (Excuse the blurryness of the photos)

For full size photos, go here: http://cid-8ac526a53435b646.skydrive.li ... 8-5-2009|6

Heavy Traffic
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There is a notable difference in bitumen height along South Road between Forest Street and Glengyle Terrace
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Approach to the Gallipoli Underpass
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South-West corner landscaping
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Nice, modern footpath lights
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Northbound off-ramp
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South-bound on-ramp under traffic
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Shiny new signage
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Underpass under traffic (this seemed intermittend)
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Bus rurns right onto Anzac Highway City-bound
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Memorial Garden
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Looking back on the Northbound off-ramp
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Traffic moving towards Glenelg
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Traffic under the Underpass
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The busy Southbound on-ramp
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New paving in front of those pesky businesses
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Traffic banking up
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The future slip lane towards South Road - Traffic currently use the neighbouring lane
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Southbound off-ramp
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Looking North along South Road
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Northbound on-ramp
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Looking towards the City
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The Vet's new surroundings - including a new Car Park
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More Footpaths along South Road
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More noise walls
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More signage
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Traffic merging
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View from the Northern side
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Security cameras are prevalent all over the site
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[COM] Re: South Road Upgrade

#861 Post by AtD » Thu May 28, 2009 10:22 pm

Well done! Thanks for the comprehensive photo update.

Those overhead "Exit" signs seem a little... excessive.

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#862 Post by SRW » Fri May 29, 2009 12:12 am

Thanks for the the photos Norman!

Petty though it may be, I have to say, I really detest that style of fencing as used in the underpass median.
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[COM] Re: South Road Upgrade

#863 Post by ronaldo » Fri May 29, 2009 12:50 am

I agree the fencing is depressing. What is the reason for that? security?

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[COM] Re: South Road Upgrade

#864 Post by Norman » Fri May 29, 2009 9:44 am

ronaldo wrote:I agree the fencing is depressing. What is the reason for that? security?
Probably more to stop jaywalking.

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[COM] Re: South Road Upgrade

#865 Post by drwaddles » Fri May 29, 2009 11:17 am

AtD wrote:Well done! Thanks for the comprehensive photo update.

Those overhead "Exit" signs seem a little... excessive.
Seconded :)

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#866 Post by AtD » Fri May 29, 2009 7:39 pm

Am I the only one who thinks all the "gardens" around the intersection are wasteful? I can foresee them turning into "shopping trolley pasture" in the future. Who's going to actually use the space?

Why not sell the land back to businesses?

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#867 Post by aceman » Fri May 29, 2009 7:47 pm

wow Norman, those photos and comments are amazing! well done cheers!

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[COM] Re: South Road Upgrade

#868 Post by Prince George » Fri May 29, 2009 9:43 pm

drwaddles wrote:
AtD wrote:Those overhead "Exit" signs seem a little... excessive.
Seconded :)
Remember, the signs aren't for the benefit of the locals who already know where everything is. Having driven in several unfamiliar cities, I don't think that I've ever had cause to complain about seeing too much signage :).

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[COM] Re: South Road Upgrade

#869 Post by drwaddles » Sat May 30, 2009 10:49 am

Why do the line-markings tell you that you can't turn left, but the AD sign does?

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[COM] Re: South Road Upgrade

#870 Post by Norman » Sat May 30, 2009 4:25 pm

drwaddles wrote:Why do the line-markings tell you that you can't turn left, but the AD sign does?
I'm not too sure either, but there are slip lanes to turn left. I think the line markings may only refer to options at the traffic lights.

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