Why it’ll soon be easier to get to this railway station: Mawson Lakes Rail Station to get pedestrian, bike path
A NEW $2.4-million shared footpath for pedestrians and cyclists is aimed at making it easier for commuters to reach a busy railway station in Adelaide’s north.
CONSTRUCTION of a shared footpath for pedestrians and cyclists will begin within the next two months, easing access to the Mawson Lakes Interchange.
The State Government last week sent letters to residents informing them that work would begin in the third quarter of this year and would finish by December – subject to good weather.
The $2.4 million project includes installing a shared path, ramp and stairs on the southern side of the bridge along Elder Smith Rd to improve access to the bridge from the western side of the rail corridor via Augustine St.
It will connect with Salisbury Council’s Green Trails – a 40km network of walking and cycling tracks that do not cross main roads or highways.
The project also includes widening the existing path along the bridge to cater for more people.
“We have been working towards this project for ages,” Mayor Gillian Aldridge said.
“If you have ever seen people trying to climb up that mound of dirt, trying to get up to the footpath ... it’s so inconvenient for people at the moment if they are walking or riding a bike.
“So I am really pleased we are finally doing something about it.”
The Mawson Lakes Interchange is used by more than 5000 passengers each day, but only one per cent ride their bikes to catch a bus.
Salisbury will contribute $1.6 million towards the project.
The remaining $800,000 is being funded through the government’s Better Access to Public Transport Program.
Speed limits along Elder Smith Rd will be reduced to 25km/h during construction.