New Concept Released for Northern Suburbs Level Crossing

Friday 29 May 2026

The project will replace the existing at-grade rail crossing with a new grade-separated, dual-lane road overpass, allowing traffic to pass safely over the Gawler passenger rail line without delays.

Around 21,000 vehicles travel through this level crossing each day, with boom gates down for up to 15 minutes every hour during peak periods, causing traffic delays and congestion for road users.

The proposed design includes a new link road connecting to Curtis Road, improving access to the growing Playford Alive East development.

To maintain safety and traffic flow, several side street connections along Curtis Road will operate as left-in, left-out only, supporting smoother vehicle movements along the corridor.

A new connection between Charlotte Street and Alawoona Road will provide an alternative route for local traffic under the new overpass.

The project also incorporates upgraded walking and cycling infrastructure, including shared-use paths on both sides of Curtis Road, and new wombat crossings to provide more safety for pedestrians and cyclists.

Information sessions will be held at the Playford Uniting Church on Thursday 11 June from 5pm-7pm and on Saturday 13 June from 11am-1pm.

This will be an opportunity for the community to provide feedback that will inform development of a final design, as well as gather early input into the urban design that will surround the overpass.

An online survey will be open until Sunday 21 June for those who are unable to attend in person. The survey can be accessed here.

Major works will commence by 2027, with completion expected in 2030.

The project will support 425 full-time-equivalent jobs per year during construction. The Australian and South Australian Governments have each committed $125 million to fund the $250 million project.

Earlier this year, the South Australian Government committed $15 million to upgrade the intersection of Curtis and Andrews Road to a new four-way signalised intersection, improving safety and unlocking around 1,500 dwellings.

The City of Playford have also committed $3.4 million towards this project and design for this upgrade is currently underway.

Meanwhile, major works on the new $30 million dual-lane roundabout at the intersection of Curtis and Heaslip Road are expected to begin later this year.