James Congdon Drive and Sir Donald Bradman Drive upgrade
Fast facts

Status
Construction complete.

Location
Intersection of James Congdon Drive and Sir Donald Bradman Drive, Mile End, Adelaide.

Jobs supported
165 FTE.

Funding
$40 million jointly funded by the Australian and South Australian Governments.
About the project
We have upgraded the intersection of James Congdon Drive and Sir Donald Bradman Drive, making it easier to get from South Road straight to the city.
We provided better access to the CBD from the western suburbs and improving safety for cyclists.
The project is part of the $850 million package of broader network upgrades, funded by the Australian and South Australian governments as part of the River Torrens to Darlington (T2D) Project.
Key features of the upgrade include:
- three new right turn lanes from James Congdon Drive onto Sir Donald Bradman Drive
- additional shared through and right turn lane on James Congdon Drive (southbound)
- adding extra through lanes and improved turn lanes on Sir Donald Bradman Drive
- upgraded pedestrian crossings including new wombat crossings
- new Shared Use Paths
- new landscaping.
Fly-through video
Timeline
Early works
Site investigations, surveys.
Completed Mid-2024.
Construction underway
Started May 2025.
Completed March 2026.
Open to traffic
March 2026
Concept plan
James Congdon Drive and Sir Donald Bradman Drive upgrade concept design. See details under About the project.
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Community engagement
We are committed to working with residents and local businesses to make sure you're kept well informed about the project and construction.
We work closely with the River Torrens to Darlington (T2D) Project team to make sure activities are co-ordinated.
If you'd like to talk to the project team or arrange a meeting contact us.

