Artist impressions of $685m southern suburbs road duplications released

Artist impressions have been released as the public gets its chance to scrutinise the latest plans for Main South Road. Watch the flyover video.

The plans for an upgrade of a major South Australian thoroughfare are open for scrutiny following the release of an artist impression of the works which are set to cost hundreds of millions.

Stage two of the Main South Rd duplication project, which runs from Aldinga to Sellicks Beach is available for public comment after a detailed video of the upgrade was released.

Stage two of the project is set to include the realignment of Aldinga Beach and Sellicks Beach roads and an underpass at the intersection of Main South Rd with the realigned Aldinga Rd and Aldinga Beach Rd intended to improve traffic flow.

Main South Road duplication Stage 2 artist impressions. Picture: Supplied

There will also be wide centre median strips, wire rope safety barriers to separate northbound and southbound traffic installed.

The duplication, which is bundled together with the Victor Harbor Rd works in a $685m funding package, is progressing according to schedule Transport Minister Tom Koutsantonis said.

Funding will come jointly from the state and federal governments.

Major construction on the project is scheduled to start late in 2023 with completion of the duplication slated for early 2026.

Main South Road duplication Stage 2 artist impressions. Picture: Supplied

Main South Road duplication Stage 2 artist impressions. Picture: Supplied

“We expect this section will be delivered on budget and on time,” Mr Koutsantonis said.

He highlighted the current safety concern on the road.

“If you’re attempting to turn on to Main South Rd from any of the suburbs along here, it is hazardous and dangerous.”

Mr Koutsantonis warned that there would be delays and restrictions in place while the works are in progress.

“As work continues, we ask anybody driving through the area to allow extra time, plan ahead and always drive to conditions.

“There will be slight delays occasionally when we’re doing intersection upgrades.”

He hailed the work of the crews constructing the duplication.

“Anybody who’s been through the area recently will have seen how hard the crews continue to work and that hard work will continue.”

The transport minister highlighted the importance of community input in the project.

“It’s important that we consult and we talk to people but more importantly we want to do it once, and we want to do it right with no roundabouts,” he said.

Feedback on the new concept design is open until February 3.