Notorious SA Angle Vale intersection to receive much needed upgrade

The Australian and South Australian Governments are partnering to fix a notorious intersection in Adelaide’s northern suburbs. 

The $30 million Curtis Road and Heaslip Road intersection upgrade in Angle Vale will deliver a new roundabout as well as associated road upgrades to help improve safety and ease congestion in the area. 

The intersection upgrade will improve access and road safety while also supporting the rapidly expanding residential developments nearby. 

“Right now, our cities and towns need more homes, and we need the infrastructure that turns those homes into communities – and that’s what our Government is funding. 

“The Angle Vale intersection will not only alleviate congestion and improve road safety, but make new residential housing in the area more accessible. 

“We will continue to partner with state and territory governments to support new homes with the infrastructure that delivers thriving communities,” Federal Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government Minister Catherine King said. 

The Australian Government is committing $15 million towards the project, funded through its $1 billion Priority Works Stream of the Housing Support Program (HSP). 

The HSP is one of a range of measures introduced by the Australian Government to help achieve the ambitious national target of building 1.2 million new, well-located homes over the next five years. 

The program also supports accelerating housing supply by funding projects that deliver enabling infrastructure and provide amenities to support new housing development. 

“We know that in order to deliver more homes for Australians, we need the right infrastructure around these homes, and this intersection is a great example of that. 

“The new intersection will reduce bottlenecks and streamline traffic. 

“The Australian and South Australian Governments will continue to work together to deliver quality infrastructure to our communities,” Federal Member for Spence Matt Burnell said. 

The billion-dollar program is part of the $32 billion in new housing initiatives the Australian Government is delivering through the Homes for Australia plan. 

Up to 700 new homes are anticipated to be built in the nearby developments over the coming years, supported by the South Australian Government’s record $1.5 billion investment towards water and sewer network expansions to areas such as Angle Vale. 

Detailed design for the new roundabout at the Curtis Road and Heaslip Road intersection is being finalised and construction is due to begin in 2025. 

“The Australian and South Australian Governments are working hard to build more homes faster but we need the supporting infrastructure to keep up with the population growth. 

“This upgrade is a priority for us because the intersection already experiences considerable congestion – a problem that is only going to get worse as more people move to the area. 

“I want to thank the Australian Government for its help in delivering this project for the people in the northern suburbs,” South Australia Housing and Urban Development Minister Nick Champion said. 

The Royal Automobile Association (RAA) of South Australia welcomes the announcement of the new roundabout to be built at the riskiest intersection in the State, as voted by the community. 

The Curtis Road and Heaslip Road intersection received the title of South Australia’s riskiest junction in RAA’s 2021 Risky Roads survey. Common safety concerns raised by local road users include lack of safe crossing or turning opportunities, confusing design and poor road surface. 

“This notorious intersection was voted the State’s riskiest by the community in our most recent Risky Roads survey, so it is most welcome to see it receive a substantial upgrade. 

“Local road users had concerns about the confusing layout and lack of opportunities to safely cross or turn, especially at busy periods, as the intersection only has stop signs on Curtis Road to manage traffic movements. 

“A roundabout will help vehicles move safely through this increasingly busy location – leading to a safer and more liveable community in Adelaide’s north. 

“It is pleasing to see the community’s feedback leading to meaningful safety upgrades that will help to prevent fatalities and serious injuries,” RAA Senior Manager Safety and Infrastructure Charles Mountain said. 

Source: Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government; Government of South Australia – Media Releases; Government of South Australia – Department for Infrastructure and Transport (1, 2); RAA Daily