South Terrace and Hutt Road/Street - Stormwater and intersection improvements

The initial upgrade works were delivered as planned. The current activities form part of the final finishing phase, which is common for large infrastructure projects. This stage allows us to respond to community feedback and further improve surface quality and drainage performance.

The works will include pavement smoothing, asphalt resurfacing and surface finishing. These activities will improve ride quality, drainage, and long-term pavement performance at the intersection.

Some finishing works are best undertaken after traffic has used the new surface for a period of time. This allows the City to assess real-world performance, including feedback from road users, and then implement targeted improvements where beneficial.

Works are scheduled for mid to late January and early February 2026. Exact dates will be confirmed closer to the time, depending on operational requirements and weather conditions.

The works planned for January and early February will not involve any reconfiguration of existing parking arrangements. From time to time during the works, access to some on-street car park bays on South Terrace, just east of the Hutt road intersection, may be temporarily impacted to facilitate the works.

There will be temporary lane closures, reduced speed limits and short-term detours while works are underway. Some activities will occur at night to minimise daytime impacts.

Yes. Access will be maintained wherever possible, with traffic controllers and signage in place. Pedestrian and cyclist detours will be provided around the work zone.

Yes, there will be some works undertaken at night to reduce overall impact to the public. Primarily, night works will be undertaken for asphalt road pavement works. The nightworks are planned because lane closures will be necessary which will impact traffic. Undertaking this work at night will minimise the overall disruption to the public.

No. This project is independent to the Hutt Street revitalisation project. Visit the Hutt Street - Main Street Revitalisation page on Our Adelaide for more information.

The removal of the dedicated left-turn lane was undertaken as part of safety improvements under the Australian Government's Black Spot Program, which focuses on reducing crashes and improving road conditions at high-risk intersections.
Assessments of this intersection identified risks related to right-turn movements, pedestrian safety, and traffic flow. To address these, the upgrades included new traffic signals with turn arrows, optimised signal phasing, and a dedicated bike lane.

Removing the left-turn lane helped minimise conflict points, particularly between turning vehicles and pedestrians, while also improving safety for cyclists. These changes were designed to create a safer and more efficient intersection for all road users.

The width of the traffic lane at the bus stop is wide enough to allow for cars to pass a stopped bus with clearance distances typical of other locations in the city environment.