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Safety improvements have been completed at two intersections along The Grove Way in Golden Grove. This initiative is part of the South Australian Government’s commitment to enhance road safety in the northern suburbs.
The recently finished projects are at the intersections of The Grove Way with Atlantis Drive and Aeolian Drive and The Grove Way and The Golden Way. The modifications are expected to simplify travel and reduce the risks associated with these previously high-risk traffic areas.
Funding for these upgrades came from the Australian Government’s Black Spot Program, which allocates resources to road sections with a notorious crash history. A total of $1.75 million was invested in these projects.
The enhancements at the intersection of The Grove Way, Atlantis Drive, and Aeolian Drive include upgraded signal settings with the introduction of right turn arrows from Atlantis Drive and Aeolian Drive onto The Grove Way, updated traffic signals and phasing, and improved line marking. Additional updates include the upgrading of pedestrian ramps and better lighting for increased visibility and safety.
The intersection of The Grove Way and The Golden Way saw the introduction of an extra right turn lane for westbound traffic, alongside comparable upgrades in signals, phasing, line markings, ramp adjustments, and enhanced lighting conditions.
These projects supported eight full-time jobs throughout the construction phase, contributing to local employment.
The intersection of The Golden Way with the entrance to The Grove Shopping Centre also underwent significant changes. These updates were targeted at improving pedestrian safety, especially benefiting the students of nearby schools such as Gleeson College, Golden Grove High School, and Pedare Christian College. The $2 million investment in this section, funded through the South Australian Government’s School Crossing Program, included new traffic signal phases, the elimination of a left slip lane, and the addition of better lighting and pedestrian facilities. These changes are intended to aid in the safer and more efficient movement of pedestrians in this bustling area.
This project at The Grove Shopping Centre intersection is among eight key locations identified across South Australia receiving upgrades aimed at augmenting road safety for pedestrians, particularly children traveling to and from school.
Tom Koutsantonis MP, Minister for Infrastructure and Transport shared, “The completion of the improvements at these intersections demonstrates that we are delivering on this commitment, making our roads safer for all users, including pedestrians who need to cross these busy roads to do their shopping and children going to school.
“Since 2019, there have been 14 crashes at the intersection of The Grove Way, Atlantis Drive and Aeolian Drive, tragically with one fatal crash in February 2024, and 22 crashes at The Grove Way and The Golden Way intersection.
“We welcome the Australian Government’s Black Spot Program funding, which enabled us to complete these projects to help improve road safety and prevent crashes at these intersections.”
State Member for King Rhiannon Pearce said, “Residents in the north-east are telling us they want better and safer local roads. Not only has the Malinauskas Government listened, it is delivering.
“The installation of right-hand turning lights for Atlantis and Aeolian on to The Grove Way in particular was a key commitment made to my local community, and I welcome the completion of this project thanks to the Black Spot Program.
“We will continue to work on a suite of upgrades to local roads and intersections in the area, improving traffic flow and making our community safer.”
Through these projects, the state continues to demonstrate its commitment to reducing road trauma and enhancing the quality of its transportation infrastructure. The upgrades support an ongoing effort to make community roads safer and more navigable for everyone.
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