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Russell Street, Main Road and Sheoak Road Junctions

About the project

As part of the Mitcham Hills Corridor Upgrade the South Australian Government is upgrading the Russell Street, Main Road and Sheoak Road junctions. This upgrade will increase capacity across the road network and improve road safety for all users.

The planned treatments for the upgrade include:

  • new traffic signals at Main Road and Russell Street Junction
  • widening of Main Road to include single vehicle storage lanes for drivers accessing Gloucester Avenue and Sheoak Road
  • provision of traffic light controlled right turn movements and improved pedestrian safety
  • integrating new traffic signals by relocating signalised pedestrian crossing at Russell Street
  • extension of right turn lane into Sheoak Road
  • a ‘Bus Only’ right turn into Main Road
  • widening of Main Road with the installation of an additional right turn lane into Russell Street.

Design update

The upgrade design remains primarily as presented during the consultation period due to the site limitations, other than the retention of the right turn from Sheoak Road into Old Belair Road. Opportunities to minimise vegetation and land impacts continue to be investigated.

For more detail, download the proposed concept design for the Russell Street, Main Road and Sheoak Road Junction artist’s impression.

Latest news

SA Power Networks will be upgrading their electrical infrastructure along Russell Street, Main Road and Sheoak Road within the project area.

The majority of these works will be undertaken during the day, between Monday 29 April and Sunday 30 June 2024, from 10am to 3pm, weather permitting. To minimise impact to road users, some of these works will be undertaken at night.

To safely undertake these works, Elliot Avenue at the corner of Main Road will be closed intermittently during working hours. Local access will be maintained via Price Avenue. Pedestrian access will be maintained at all times.

Please follow local signage and traffic controller instructions. Observe speed limits and lane restrictions when travelling through the area.

Please plan ahead and expect some delays.

Some noise disturbance can be expected at times while these works are completed, however the work will be managed to minimise disturbance to nearby residents and businesses as much as practically possible.

SA Power Networks will advise separately of any potential interruptions to services during these works.

Refer to the works notice for more information

Community engagement

Engagement with the community will continue to be an important part of the project during the construction period. We look forward to keeping you well-informed about the status of the project and minimising impacts as much as possible.

Further information

For more information, or to register for project updates, please contact the project team via the details below: