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Minor Projects
Transport SA undertakes many minor projects every year. Those projects
may include any combination of the following types. For information
or comments about a particular project please email
us.
Roundabouts
Project objectives
- reduce the number of accidents by installing roundabouts in
order to improve the operation of the intersection
- improve the operation of the intersection
Pedestrian access crossings
Project objectives
- provide a safer means for pedestrians to cross whilst minimising
delays to traffic
Turning lanes
Project objectives
- improve traffic flow and reduce the frequency of rear end crashes
- allow easy turning access for motorists
Overtaking lanes
Project objectives
- lessen traffic congestion caused by slower vehicles
- increase safety through reduced driver frustration
Road widening
Project objectives
- widen pavement around the inside of curves and over sharp crests
curve road section to allow errant vehicles to return to the trafficked
lane
- undertake roadside drainage improvements to reduce hazardous
roadside dropoffs to culvert inlets/outlets and side drains
- install safety barriers at locations deemed hazardous for vehicles
leaving the road
- provide a sealed shoulder that acts as a recovery zone from
which errant vehicles can safely return to the trafficked lane
- improve road alignment and traffic lane widths
- modify intersections to address sight distance
- upgrade line marking and guide posts
Dredging
Project objectives
- maintain well defined harbours to the declared depth
- monitoring and managing environmental impacts of marine access.
To minimise the environmental effects of operations relating to
the marine access
- manage the sand bypassing process for the Coast Protection
Board
Undergrounding of powerlines
Project objectives
- underground powerlines along major roads in metropolitan Adelaide
- increase road safety by removing Stobie Poles
- remove unsightly concrete poles and replace with trees
- involve Power Line Environment Committee (PLEC), Councils and
Transport SA
- the program also provides additional benefits such as tree
planting and other street scaping and improved lighting
General upgrade
Project objectives
- improve services, bus stop facilities street lighting
- improve drainage facilities to manage run off of storm water
- improve safety for road users and pedestrians
Painted medians
Project objectives
- reduce the frequency of accidents
- improve traffic flow by reducing obstructions such as cars
turning
- ensure the safety of cyclists and pedestrians
- prevent drivers using backstreets as a thoroughfare to avoid
traffic lights
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