Commuters rejoice: Tram services to Glenelg will return on Monday 26 January, following a successful trial of the $870 million Tram Grade Separation Projects.
With the new overpasses in place and the tracks re-laid, test trams have been running between South Terrace and Moseley Square to ensure all infrastructure and systems are operating safely before passenger services return.
Over the next few days, driver training will continue to ensure all tram drivers are familiar with the new overpasses, signalling and tram stops as they prepare to transport passengers when the line returns to full service.
As part of the work the entire tram network will be closed today (January 23) and tomorrow, as well Sunday to allow final preparations to be completed.
During the full three-day tram network closure, substitute buses will operate between Wigley Reserve and the Entertainment Centre and Botanic Garden tram stops.
The Glenelg tram line has been upgraded as part of the Tram Grade Separation Projects to build two new overpasses - one over Morphett Road and another over Marion and Cross roads - and also rebuilding the South Road Tram Overpass to accommodate the River Torrens to Darlington Project lowered-motorway.
The project included the removal of three level crossings with boom gates that previously were down during peak periods for up to 20 minutes per hour, improving traffic flow for approximately 50,000 vehicles each day at Marion Road and Cross Road, and approximately 25,600 per day at Morphettville Road.
As part of the Tram Grade Separation Projects, the intersections of Marion Road and Cross Road, Marion Road and Anzac Highway, and Morphett Road and Anzac Highway are also being upgraded. These works will continue and once complete later this year, will further improve road safety across the network and ease traffic congestion.
The $870 million Tram Grade Separation Projects have been jointly funded by the Australian and South Australian governments and have supported more than 1115 full time jobs during construction.
