Frequently Asked Questions

We are upgrading the following junctions on River Road to improve safety and access for all users:

• Mount Barker Road with River Road; and
• Strathalbyn Road with River Road.

Minor improvements are also being made at the junctions of River Road with Kangaroo Reef, Sawmill Gully and Fairview roads.

Service relocation works are currently underway at the Mount Barker Road and River Road junction. The main construction work for the project is expected to commence from July 2025 and finish in late 2025, however some minor finishing works may continue until early 2026.

To keep everyone safe, there will be temporary changes to traffic conditions. Please follow traffic management directions while works are in progress. Speed and lane restrictions will be required while work is underway.

Pedestrian and cyclist detours will be in place while work is undertaken. Signs will be in place to show you where to go

There may be some noise from time to time, but we'll do our best to keep it to a minimum. You might also notice some odours, which is normal during asphalt work.

Some property access may be temporarily impacted during the work, but we will do our best to maintain access to residences and businesses in the area. We will contact affected property owners, residents and businesses in advance.

Most construction activities will take place Monday to Friday and some Saturdays between 7am and 7pm.

If any work is required outside of these hours, we will provide advance notice to nearby residents and businesses.

No construction activities will occur on public holidays.

There may also be some temporary changes during construction. All changes will be clearly communicated, with signage and alternative routes in place to ensure the safety of pedestrians, cyclists, and public transport users.

The bus stops on Mount Barker Road will be permanently relocated from the western side of River Road junction to the eastern side of the junction.

The bus stop on the southern side of Mount Barker Road will be moved approximately 70 metres east and the bus stop on the northern side of Mount Barker Road will be moved approximately 130 metres east.

The new bus bays on Mount Barker Road will be partially indented to allow traffic to safely pass a stopped bus.

Please visit www.adelaidemetro.com.au for public transport service information.

Fauna considerations form part of the Department for Infrastructure and Transport’s standard Environment and Heritage Impact Assessment processes. We have undertaken an ecological assessment to assist with mitigating impacts through design development.

The River Road Junction Upgrades have been carefully designed and staged to minimise vegetation impacts wherever possible however removal of some trees and vegetation is needed.

Please refer to our Vegetation fact sheet for further information.

We considered several design options for the improvement of the junctions.

The proposed designs best achieve the requirements for safe turn paths for all vehicles (including heavy vehicles), have the least impact on local businesses and residents, and deliver the best overall safety improvements for all road users.

Several options have been considered for this location, including a new roundabout. The roundabout option was not progressed due to considerable land acquisition requirements and vegetation impacts.

We will be undertaking some pedestrian access improvements to the Heysen Trail near the Strathalbyn Road and River Road junction.