Bridgewater Pedestrian Crossing
Fast facts
Status
Planning underway
Location
Bridgewater
Funding
$1.5 million funded by South Australian Government.
About the project
The project will deliver a new wombat crossing on Mount Barker Road, near Anzac Ridge Road. Once complete, it will provide a safer place for people to cross, improving access for the local community and strengthening connections within the Bridgewater town centre.
About the proposed crossing
A raised pedestrian crossing (wombat crossing) is the preferred option currently being considered for this location. The proposed crossing type and location have been identified following detailed technical assessments, including pedestrian movement patterns and sight distance requirements to ensure drivers and pedestrians can see each other clearly.
Proposed improvements:
- A new raised pedestrian (wombat) crossing.
- A safer 40km/h speed reduction on sections of Mount Barker Road and Carey Gully Road
- Improved footpath connections to the crossing.
- New road lighting adjacent the new wombat crossing.
- Flashing pedestrian crossing lights.
- Relocation of the existing bus stop and construction of an indented bus bay.
- Associated stormwater infrastructure upgrades.
A 40 km/h speed zone will also be introduced around the wombat crossing to improve safety for all road users. Lower vehicle speeds help create a safer environment for people walking and riding, while improving visibility and reaction times for drivers. This supports safer connections to local destinations and public transport.
Concept Map
Wombat crossing concept design
Concept map showing proposed pedestrian crossing design.
See the latest project update for information and below survey to provide your feedback.
The new pedestrian crossing will improve access to local shops, Bridgewater Oval and the Heysen Trail, while helping to create a safer road environment by encouraging safer vehicle speeds and providing a clearly defined prioritised crossing point for pedestrians.
What is a wombat crossing?
A wombat crossing is a priority pedestrian crossing located on a raised platform, often at a similar level to the adjacent footpath. It combines the visibility of a zebra crossing with traffic-calming benefits that encourage drivers to slow down when approaching the crossing.
Wombat crossings are commonly used in areas with high pedestrian activity to improve safety and accessibility. Drivers must give way to pedestrians and bicycle riders using the crossing.
Pedestrian crossings are installed in accordance with relevant Australian Standards and accessibility requirements, including the Disability Discrimination Act 1992.
Why is the crossing proposed at this location?
The preferred location has been selected following detailed technical assessments and is designed to provide a safe and accessible place for people to cross Mount Barker Road while minimising impacts on surrounding vegetation and on-street parking.
In May 2026, pedestrian surveys undertaken as part of the project found that approximately 74% of pedestrian crossings on a weekday occurred near Anzac Ridge Road, confirming this as a key crossing location for the community.
We understand the community are also concerned with pedestrian safety at the intersection of Mount Barker Road and Carey Gully Road, particularly for people crossing the Carey Gulley Road approach.
While there is no funding currently assigned to investigate this location, feedback provided as part of this project, will be reviewed and could inform future investigations, funding permitting.
Community engagement
Thank you to all community members who took part in our consultation period for the Bridgewater Pedestrian (wombat) Crossing project.
Community feedback has now closed.
Your input will play an important role in informing the next stages of the project.
What’s next:
Community feedback is an important part of the project and will help inform the final design. All feedback received during consultation will be carefully reviewed and considered alongside technical, safety, environmental and operational requirements.
Where appropriate and feasible, community input will be incorporated into the project design, while ensuring the project continues to meet its key objective of improving pedestrian safety and connectivity for the Bridgewater community.
Following community engagement and completion of detailed investigations, the project team will finalise the design, release the final design to the community and commence procurement for construction works.
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