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UPDATE: Work moving the 3000-tonne, 180-metre long bridge structure into place as part of the Darlington Upgrade Project, is well ahead of schedule. It's expected Main South Road will be fully reopened by 6am Sunday 26 Nov, 24 hours ahead of schedule. Thank you for your patience.
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Four local SA street artists have been busy at Hove station during the Seaford line partial closures revitalising the 100m long wall with new, colourful murals. Organised by Rail Care, the aim is to reduce graffiti and make the station more appealing. Check them out!
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Which road is quicker? Almost 30 travel time signs now showing real time traffic flow info on key arterial roads. http://t.co/zWoCUNKDKR.
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A dogleg intersection along Grange Rd will be removed to re-align Holbrooks Rd and East Ave, saving commuters time and improving safety for a key western suburbs route. Community info sessions will be held next month. More info:
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Check out these pictures of one of the first test trains on the new Flinders Line earlier this week!
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The trains are running and the ribbon has been cut! πThe Gawler line is open after the first service departed Gawler Central Station early this morning.π. Remember travel is free on the Gawler line all day today. Thank you for your patience and welcome back on board!
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Darlington Upgrade Project - Have a look at these great shots of the new Ayliffes Road bridge while in transit. Self-Propelled Modular Transporters (SPMTs) move the bridge via remote controls which contain detailed monitoring systems for each manoeuvre.
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Please stay safe and drive to conditions on our roads tonight. This uprooted tree on Brighton Rd, Glenelg was 1 of many trees and branches cut down across Adelaide's road network by this afternoon's storm. There have also been reports of fallen powerlines and water over roads.
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Next stop: Port Dock! ππ Major construction is underway on the 1km spur line that will bring rail services back into the heart of Port Adelaide. Find out more at:
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DARLINGTON UPGRADE PROJECT - UPDATE .Work to install the 3,000 tonne bridge as part of the Darlington Upgrade Project has been completed well ahead of schedule. Main South Road and the Southern Expressway are now open to traffic.
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Welcome back! Great to see so many people taking advantage of free travel on the line today! @AdelaideMetroSA
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Wonderful to see so many people at Gawler this morning celebrating the return of services to the Gawler rail line!. Now that regular services are running, remember to always stay switched on around the electrified rail corridor. Donβt forget all trips on the line today are free!
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Today marks the start of Rail Safety Week 2019. The @SAPoliceNews Band have started the week off on a high note this morning at Adelaide Railway Station. Rail safety is everyoneβs responsibility, help us spread the message by sharing with your family and friends. #RSW2019
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Weβre excited to announce that a hybrid+ design is the preferred option for the Torrens to Darlington (T2D) Project. A hybrid+ design will see a combination of tunnels, lowered and ground-level motorways, and overpasses/underpasses at key intersections.
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Last spring, our Rail Care team organised a new garden filled with native plants at Marino Rocks Railway Station. Now, a local species of small shrub, Goodenia albiflora, is blooming with attractive white flowers which attract pollinators such as butterflies and other insects.
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Concrete pavement works are in progress on the Northern Connector Project with approx 5kms already paved for the Stateβs first major concrete road. The pavement requires approx 175,000 cubic/m of concrete, produced on-site, with the cement & quarry products sourced locally in SA.
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Local artist Nicky Mellonie has showcased her talent at Blackwood Railway Station, transforming rail signal boxes into beautiful and bright pieces of art with a native wildlife theme. This adds to our #RailCare programβs collection of art works.
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The Riverbank Footbridge & @TheAdelaideOval are orange tonight for #WearOrangeWednesday #thankyouSES
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Use this alternative route when travelling home from #YorkePeninsula on Monday: #longweekend
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The new Oaklands Railway Station opens 6 May, with train services resuming on Seaford & Tonsley lines. Project works will continue. Station access will change as works progress. Vehicle parking available on Murray Tce, Crozier Tce, Railway Tce and in temp car park next to Coles.
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The new Main South Rd bridge over Southern Expy is getting closer to its final position as part of the Darlington Upgrade Project. Self-Propelled Modular Transporters (SPMTs) are moving the bridge via remote controls which contain detailed monitoring systems for each manoeuvre.
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Rail Care and local artist Scott Rathman have given our O-Bahn network a little more colour!. Artist Scott Rathman showcases his Aboriginal heritage with this mural at Paradise Interchange. It represents the sun rising over the Adelaide Hills and setting out west over the ocean.
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The next two steel bridge girders have been successfully installed over the Southern Expressway (lowered motorway) as part of the Flinders Link Project. Congratulations to the team on achieving another milestone. The elevated rail bridge is really starting to take shape!
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To celebrate a massive 85 years of the Christmas Pageant taking place in SA. Check out this blast from the past image of the Christmas Pageant passing down Rundle Street in the 1950s. @CUPageant #FlashbackFriday #cupageant. (Image: State Library of SA PRG 1712/3/56)
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The new Main South Road bridge over the Southern Expressway is now in place. The bridge is 180 metres in length and weighs approx 3,000 tonnes. For more info including traffic arrangements, please visit
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The superload travelling from Victoria to Torrens Island has now reached Overland Corner. The 390 tonne electrical transformer will depart again tomorrow about 7:15am for Shea-Oak Log via Goyder Hwy to Morgan, Murraylands Rd to Blanchetown and Sturt Hwy. @SAPoliceNews
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Tonight Australia acknowledges the 70th anniversary of The Queenβs accession to the throne and the start of the Platinum Jubilee year. Across Australia, buildings and monuments have been illuminated in purple to mark the occasion.
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Due to fires in Western Australia on the Eyre Highway, the WA/SA border is closed at Border Village on the SA side, and 300km west of the border on the WA side. There are currently no access for any vehicles past these points.
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Two tram level crossings will be removed creating safer and faster journeys through Marion Rd & Cross Rd for commuters who use public transport, walk or cycleπ. Congestion at these crossings cause major delays for road users, particularly throughout morning and afternoon peaks.
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Great work by the Flinders Link Project team! Two steel bridge girders and all 20 pre-cast concrete deck panels have now been installed. Check out the latest progress photos below.
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But 25 traffic lights remain blacked out due to power outages and some roads remain affected by fallen trees and power lines. Thanks again to everyone who's worked tirelessly to repair damaged power lines and clear trees and debris off roads and public transport tracks. 2/2.
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The new Main South Rd bridge over the Southern Expy has left the construction site and is on the move. The bridge was built off site as part of the Darlington Upgrade Project and is being transported using Self-Propelled Modular Transporters (SPMTs) at a speed of around 100m p/h
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First traffic has travelled over the new Port Rd bridge at the intersection with South Rd. The bridge has been completed ahead of schedule.
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Works are currently underway to install the station canopy for the new lowered Oaklands Railway Station as part of the Oaklands Crossing Grade Separation Project. Check out these progress shots!
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These naughty #Pokemon put themselves in harmβs way! Please watch where youβre #PokemonGo-ing & #CatchEmAll, safely!
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ECHUNGA ROAD CLOSURES. All roads into Echunga are currently closed due to this Dam Failure Emergency Warning issued by @SA_SES, including:. - Aldgate-Strathalbyn Road.- Echunga Road.- Battunga Road.- Strathalbyn Road.- Church hill Road. Visit for updates.
#FLOOD Emergency Warning MESSAGE issued for dam failure at Echunga. If you are in this area, prepare for flooding. Relocate outside the warning area or to the safer place at the Echunga Football Club. More info: ID:342/3.
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Happy 21st Birthday to the Heysen Tunnels!!!!!!. On Sun, 5 Mar 2000, the Heysen Tunnels were officially opened to traffic. In 1998, the tunnels were excavated through a steep hill. The 500m long twin tube road tunnels were part of the $151m Adelaide to Crafers Highway Project.
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Check out this great picture of passengers boarding a steam locomotive at Adelaide Railway Station around 1900. #FlashbackFriday. Photo credit: SLSA B/12319
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Itβs not just any Friday. Itβs #FLASHBACKFRIDAY!! π@AdelaideMetroSA . Check out this train on Semaphore Road during the 1950s.
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If youβre driving around stunning Kangaroo Island these school holidays, make sure you think of our little locals! π¦πΎ. Weβve recently finished installing eight βCare For Our Islandβs Wildlifeβ road signs across the Island. More:
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The first people have walked through the new O-Bahn tunnel! Join us at #OBahnfunday in Rymill Park til 3pm today:
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There may be reduced visibility on the roads this morning due to smoke. Please:.- Slow down.- Allow extra space between you and the vehicle in front.- Be patient.- Turn your headlights on.
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Did you know that our Rail Care program organises the installation of wildlife boxes in rail corridors? A recent check of boxes along the Belair line found that all 16 had been used in the last 12 months. They provide an alternative habitat for hollow-dependant native fauna.
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UPDATE: The 3000-tonne bridge move as part of the Darlington Upgrade Project is well ahead of schedule following a fantastic effort by the project team overnight. Learn more about the bridge move here:
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Several roads across the Stateβs north have been affected by heavy rainfall and flooding. Traffic management is also in place on sections of the Barrier Highway between Peterborough and Cockburn. Please drive safely. For latest road closure info visit:
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The Darlington Upgrade Project bridge is moving along nicely. This is a mammoth task by the Darlington Upgrade Project team. Check out this comparison to see how the length of this bridge compares with a bike, a tram, the River Torrens Footbridge and the Adelaide Oval!
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We love seeing the South Australian Police Band at Adelaide Railway Station. Stop by and grab a flyer! http://t.co/KEurDZjogt.
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The Waikerie Ferry will be temporarily closed this Wednesday (23 Nov), 9am-5pm, while the ferry is moved from the lower to the higher landing. Alternative crossings: Kingston (upstream) and Cadell (downstream).
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Congrats to Julienne TePohe (Acting Chief Executive) who has been officially appointed as one of SAβs 1st female Commissioner of Highways. Ms TePohe has also been appointed Rail Commissioner, Anne Alford (Acting Chief Operating Officer) has been appointed Deputy Rail Commissioner
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Update; Darlington Upgrade Project bridge moving nicely. Find out more about the bridge move here>
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The Oaklands Crossing Grade Separation project has removed overhead line equipment, rail tracks, sleepers, ballast, earth material & started demolition of the old station. New track has been laid & the new station construction is continuing, ready for opening on Mon 6 May.
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Check out these great photos taken out on the Northern Connector Project site this morning. The Port River Expressway will reopen to traffic from 5am Monday, 14 Jan. REMINDER - The South Road Superway on-ramp from the Port River Expressway is now permanently closed.
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Heading to Aldinga? The new Port Road Bridge will make the journey safer and easier. The new bridge, which will open to traffic next week, replaces the roundabout at the intersection of Main South Road and Port Road, Aldinga. More:
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The Southern Expressway (lowered motorway) has now been re-opened! Congratulations to the Flinders Link Project team for successfully and safely completing the works.
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The next two steel bridge girders have been successfully installed over the Main South Road (northbound) surface road as part of the Flinders Link Project. Another key milestone for the project reached. Thank you for your patience while these important works are undertaken.
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The Northern Connector is now fully open to traffic!. A reminder, the 6 lane motorway will have a posted speed limit of 80km/h for the first few weeks to enable driver familiarisation & completion of testing. The Southern Interchange will be reduced to 60km/h for driver safety.
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Here's the rain! Please:.- Slow down.- Allow extra space between you & the vehicle in front.- Be patient.- Turn your headlights on
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Weβre closely monitoring the potential impact of rising water levels on the Princes Hwy between Tailem Bend and Meningie. The road remains open with speed restrictions, however conditions can change quickly and this section may need to close. More:
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ποΈ Fifty bridge deck beams, weighing up to 64 tonnes each, are now in place on the new Pedler Creek Bridge on Main South Road. The new bridge will have two lanes in each direction and a shared use cycling and walking path. πΆββοΈ π΄ββοΈ. More info:
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Todayβs Flashback Friday is of Hindley Street in 1978. In the photo the Fletcher Jones store, Peel Street, the offices of TAA, and a TAA bus can be seen. (SLSA B 36550)
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The superload that is travelling to Torrens Island from Victoria is due to reach its final destination early tomorrow morning (Thurs, 21 July). If you see the superload out on the road, please keep your distance and follow the directions of @SAPoliceNews
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Train services will return to the heart of Port Adelaide as part of the Port Dock Railway Line Project. The first of 2,500 concrete sleepers have now been delivered to site, in preparation for major work to start early next year. Find out more at:
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The Waikerie Ferry will be closed from 11pm tonight (Fri, 30 Dec) until further notice due to increased flows and flooding along the River Murray. The nearest alternative crossings are Kingston Bridge and Cadell Ferry. Latest info:
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The staged re-opening of the Stuart Hwy will continue tomorrow. High clearance 4WDs will be permitted to cross the flooded section from 7am. Please drive to the conditions, be aware of workers in the area and follow all signage. For more information visit:
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Howβs this for a road train?. Take a look at our new electric railcar making its way to SA β the latest to join the Adelaide Metro fleet. Once ready, these new railcars will help deliver a cleaner, greener and more efficient rail service.
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The Northern Connector will open to traffic from Saturday morning, 7 March. The six-lane motorway will have a posted speed limit of 80km/h for the first few weeks and the Southern Interchange will be reduced to 60km/h. Finishing works will also continue.
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The superload is on it's way to Torrens Island! . It has set off from Victoria transporting an electrical transformer. Due to its large size, it will be escorted by @SAPoliceNews staff to ensure safety for road users. Please keep your distance if you see superload on the road.
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Thank you to everyone who joined us for todayβs community event to celebrate completion of the Ovingham Level Crossing Removal Project.πππ΄ββοΈ . The project includes a new overpass taking Torrens Road traffic up and over the rail lines, improving traffic flow and safety.
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The new Waterloo Corner Interchange overpass was opened to traffic Tuesday morning 26 March. Itβs a significant milestone for the Northern Connector project, delivering a major road safety boost for the St Kilda area.
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Darlington Upgrade Project - The northern section of the Ayliffes Road bridge is now in place. This section of the bridge is 197m in length and weighs approx 3,200 tonnes. Roads in the area are still closed so please take note of signage.
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Light vehicles can now cross the flooded section of the Stuart Highway north of Glendambo, along with heavy freight, emergency services and 4WD vehicles, between 7am and 7pm. Please follow all signage and drive to the conditions. For latest updates visit:
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The new Ayliffes Road bridge has left the construction site and is on the move. The northern section of the bridge was built off site as part of the Darlington Upgrade Project and is being transported using Self-Propelled Modular Transporters (SPMTs) at a speed of around 100m p/h
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The Riverbank Precinct is lit up crows colours tonight to honour the lateΒ #RIPPhilWalshΒ #weflyasone
http://t.co/kl4ejIYHoU.
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Darlington Upgrade Project - Main South Rd, Bedford Pk has reopened to traffic with two lanes operating for both northbound and southbound traffic. The Main South Rd entry/exit to Southern Expy remains closed but is expected to open to traffic by tomorrow morningβs peak period.
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Pedestrian safety has been improved by installing safety bollards on Diagonal Rd, in front of Glenelg Primary School. School is back this week - Make sure you drive no faster than 25km/h in school zones & at crossings with flags/flashing lights when children are present.
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Did you know that in the 1970βs eight out of ten students rode or walked to school? Today that number has dropped to just two in ten. #Way2Go is encouraging all students to ride, walk or scoot to school as part of National #Ride2School Day. More info:
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Check out this aerial view of the Port Wakefield Overpass & Highway Duplication Project. The image shows earthworks for the Port Wakefield Overpass looking north towards the Augusta Highway junction with Copper Coast Highway.
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Tea Tree Plaza and Klemzig bus interchanges have both received a fresh makeover with new murals at each site.
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Itβs #ThrowbackThursday - The old Glenelg Railway Line ran between the city and the Bay from 1873-1929, when it was replaced by the tramway. Throwback Trivia! What street is the old Glenelg steam train travelling down in this c.1926 photo? . Let us know your answer below! β¬οΈ
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Traffic is now moving up and over the railway line on the new Torrens Rd bridge, at Ovingham. Some speed and lane restrictions are still in place as the project progresses. Visit for more. @CharlesSturtSA @CityofProspect
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With footy wrapping up for the year and Cricket season on its way, todayβs Flashback Friday is of an 1918 cricket match at Adelaide Oval. (PRG 280/1/15/425)
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Three local street artists have been hard at work lately to bring colour to signal boxes at Seacliff, Marino Rocks and Glanville train stations as part of our Rail Care program. Rail Care art projects not only brighten up our stations but also aim to reduce graffiti.
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Have you noticed artworks at Oaklands Railway Station? Created by local artists Jessica Loughlin & Rachel Harris under Morphett Rd bridge, they reflect the strong connections between people of the area & the landscape, & the role the environment played in the history of the area
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To celebrate #ReconciliationWeek & #NAIDOC week we have decorated a tram which will travel across the network for the next 12 weeks.
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Due to flooding caused by heavy rainfall over the past 24 hours, the Horrocks Highway has been closed south of Wilmington at the bridge over Spring Creek. The closure includes the temporary road diversion recently set up to allow works underway to replace the bridge.
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A detour is currently in place on the Goyder Hwy near Burra Creek north of Morgan. The 1km-long detour is operating in a single direction at a time. Please allow extra time if you are travelling through the area. Latest road closure and detour info:
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Road and ferry closures in the Riverland are expected in the next week, as River Murray water levels continuing to rise steadily. More info:
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SAβs first Performance Based Standards B-Quad Road Train has been introduced to the stateβs road network. The 36.5m vehicleβs first official run was on 10 June, travelling from Southern Mallee to Virginia Farm Produce. More:
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Weβre out and about on the Fleurieu today for the THINK! Road Safety Stage 4 of the @tourdownunder! π΄. Our THINK! team will be at the race start and finish, so come and say hi π.
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Check out these photos of the pedestrian and cyclist overpass that spans 57m over the North-South Motorway and South Road surface roads being installed as part of the Regency Road to Pym Street (R2P) Project.
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The new Ayliffes Rd bridge being constructed as part of the Darlington Upgrade Project is now a complete structure, following the installation of the remaining 2 girders for the southern half of the structure. The bridge is 377m long & is scheduled to open to traffic mid 2019.
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A pedestrian/cyclist overpass spanning 57m over Nth-Sth Mwy & Sth Rd surface roads was installed last wknd as part of the Regency Rd to Pym St Project. The overpass is scheduled to open in the coming months and was built at Bowhill Engineering before being transported to site
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If you're heading to tonightβs @adelaideunited match against @WgtnPhoenixFC at @CoopersStadium donβt forget to #thinkroadsafety before hitting the road. A lapse in concentration increases the risk of being involved in a crash. Avoid distractions while driving. #UseYourHead.
Will you #thinkroadsafety at Sundayβs match?. A lapse in concentration increases the risk of being involved in a crash. To anticipate and avoid hazards, give driving your full attention. Avoid distractions while driving. #UseYourHead. π¨ More info:
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STORM RECOVERY UPDATE. All tram, train and O-Bahn services impacted by yesterday's storm event have now returned to normal running. A number of storm-related road closures and traffic light blackouts have also been resolved. 1/2.
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πππ ππ§ππ² ππ¨ππ ππ¨ ππ²π¦ πππ«πππ ππ©ππππ. The first centre span has been transported from Polonia Reserve to its final location over Regency Road using Self-Propelled Modular Transporters (SPMTs). The SPMTs move at a speed of around 100m per hour.
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James Delianov and Jordan Elsey from @AdelaideUnited have also joined us at Rundle Mall for National Road Safety Week! #ThinkRoadSafety #nrsw #DriveSOS
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