Tramline Closure -Weekends of Saturday 10 and Sunday 11 October, Saturday 17 and Sunday 18 October, and Saturday 24 October and Sunday 25 October 2009. 

The Glenelg Tramline will be closed on Saturday 10 and Sunday 11 October, Saturday 17 and Sunday 18 October, and Saturday 24 October and Sunday 25 October 2009. These closures will facilitate the placement of the beams required to create the new tram overpass structure.

During these closures, there will be no tram services from the last service on the Friday night and until the first service on Monday morning. Bus substitutes will be provided. For more information about these alternate services, please visit www.adelaidemetro.com.au or contact the AdelaideMetro customer infoline on 
8210 1000 or 1300 3 111 08.

We are closing the tramline for these three weekends to allow us to lower 42 beams into place in a staged manner. Each beam weighs between 60-80 tonnes, is 30 metres in length, and requires careful positioning. It is expected that the bridge structure will be in place over South Road by 25 October 2009. 

South Road Closure from 6am and 7pm on Saturday 17 and Sunday 18 October 2009. 

South Road will also be closed at the tram crossing from 6am and 7pm on Saturday 17 and Sunday 18 October 2009. Through traffic will be detoured between ANZAC Highway and Cross Road.  Local traffic access arrangements will be maintained throughout this time. 

What next?

The weeks following the erection of the tram overpass structure will be spent stitching the bridge, which is a process where we will tie all of the beams together. The new track will also be laid on the structure and final formwork will occur to make the structure operational by Christmas 2009. 

The shelter canopy was erected on the weekend of the 28 November. In addition to this the lift shaft panels were also constructed.

As a gesture of our apprecoation for the support and goodwill of the residents living opposite the constuction site, the project team recently conducted some site tours, ahead of the first team using the newly completed tram overpass. Residents were able to enjoy a close up view of the site and the opportunity to chat with the Project Director and Site Supervisor and other key project staff to get detailed information about the construction processes. 

From Tuesday 24 November 2009 the project team will begin to coat the structure in a layer of “anti-graffiti” paint that allows for the easy removal of graffiti.  The painting will take place between 6pm and 6am.  Additionally, works will begin on welding the rail track for the overpass structure.  These works be undertaken between the hours 7am to 11pm. 

Cyclist detour in place

Cyclists currently using the one-way east bound route on Norman and Glengyle Terraces' heading west will be detoured onto Aroha Terrace and Nottingham Crescent from Monday 27 July 2009. 

This cyclist detour will encourage cyclists to divert onto Aroha Terrace and cross South Road via the newly constructed pedestrian refuge on the southern side of the tram crossing. Cyclists will then use the western footpath on South Road, which has been changed into a shared use path, to enter onto Nottingham Crescent to continue to head west.

The project team has undertaken a site investigation and met with the relevant councils to discuss the safest method of detouring cyclists off Norman and Glengyle Terraces' for the duration of our works.   We feel that this is safest and most convenient option for cyclists.  Signage will be in place to direct cyclists to this detour.

Bus Stop 6a is now closed

This stop will be closed for the duration of the Glenelg Tram Overpass Project construction works to ensure the safety of all road users.

Please use alternate Bus Stop 7 located approx 100m south.

Preliminary Works

Preliminary works have begun on the verge area on the northern side of the tram corridor in preparation for the temporary tram tracks. Over the coming weeks temporary poles for the overhead tram wires and rubble will be brought to the site and there will be increased truck movements during this time.

The department apologises for any inconvenience these works may cause.

If you have any questions regarding these works please Contact Us.

Stage one construction works

Stage one of our construction program is scheduled to commence May / June 2009. These preliminary works are associated with the temporary relocation of the tram tracks outside of the tram corridor so space can be made to build the overpass whilst minimising disruption to existing tram services. This will also allow construction workers to work safely within a restricted corridor, separated from trams and their associated electrical wires.  These temporary tracks will be operational until the overpass structure is completed late this year. 

What works will happen in Stage One?

As part of this project, there will be a number of occasions where South Road will need to be closed for a weekend period to undertake works at the intersection, particularly when construction workers will lift in heavy beams for the overpass structure.  Advance notice will be given to the local and wider community prior to these closures. 

What are the key traffic and access changes?

 Download the Glenelg Tram Overpass Local Access During Construction plan.pdf

 The above plan shows the key traffic changes to be implemented from May 2009 until the temporary tracks are removed on completion of the overpass. These changes, plus general access arrangements, are outlined below.

 Local street access

• Glengyle Terrace, Glandore between South Road and Burke Street and Norman Terrace, Everard Park between Fourth Avenue and South Road will be made one way (east bound) for the period of construction.
• A concrete barrier will be erected down the centre of Glengyle Terrace and Norman Terrace to separate trams and vehicles.  This concrete barrier will be approximately 1m high and have a 1m wire fence on top.
• There will be no right turns permitted from Grosvenor Street and Wellington Street onto Glengyle Terrace.
• There will also be no right turns permitted from Fourth Avenue onto Norman Terrace.

• During construction, parking will not be permitted on Glengyle Terrace between South Road and Burke Street and on Norman Terrace between Fourth Avenue and South Road (i.e. those sections where the road is narrowed to provide for the tram).
• Due to this restriction, some additional parking may occur on adjacent side streets and we ask residents on these streets to be patient during construction.  We also ask that anyone parking on these side streets to be considerate of the local area and to refrain from obstructing driveways and access points.  The project team is working with the local councils to ensure disruption is kept to a minimum and will monitor the local road parking impacts throughout the project.

Tram stop 6

• Tram stop 6 will be closed during construction as this area will be part of the construction site.
• Tram stop 6 will reopen as an elevated platform once the project is complete.
• Stops 5 and 7 will remain unchanged during and after construction.

Pedestrian and cyclist access

• There will be no change to pedestrian access, both on the adjacent streets and across South Road. Cyclists will be able to use Glengyle and Norman Terraces to head east, but must use the southern side of the tram tracks to head west (i.e. Aroha Terrace and Nottingham Crescent).

Bus stop arrangements

• Users will be advised of any changes to bus stop arrangements on South Road during the construction period. Some changes may be necessary as the Gallipoli Underpass project also nears completion. At the end of the overpass project, bus bays will be provided on both sides of South Road as close as possible to the pedestrian areas beneath the new overpass structure.
  

At the end of the project, Norman and Glengyle Terraces’ will return to a two way operation and parking will be permitted.