Marleston local traffic upgrade
Published on 16 May 2025
As part of a Local Area Traffic Management (LATM) plan for Marleston, we're undertaking works in Barwell Avenue to help reduce vehicle speeds.
When are the works starting?
Works will begin from late May 2025 until around September 2025. Preliminary works such as surveying and site set up for the construction team will follow shortly after. The contractor will provide an accurate start date for works around one week before.
Stage 1 - Ritchie Terrace to Anstey Crescent - 19 May 2025.
- 22 May - stormwater works
- 30 June - concrete and kerbing
- 24 July - paved parking bays
- 5 August - Anstey Crescent roundabout.
Stage 2 - Bice/Barwell - raised platform - 21 August 2025.
- 25 August - earthworks
- 8 September - concrete works
- 16 September - paving
- 23 September - linemarking and signage.
Council will provide updates to affected residents if these dates change significantly for any reason. Work is subject to weather conditions.
Why is council undertaking these works?
Barwell Avenue is a local collector road with a kindergarten, Westside Bikeway and public transport in its vicinity. Traffic upgrades will help improve safety.
Who is undertaking the works?
Council has engaged civil works contractor Plotworks undertake these works on our behalf. Plotwoks has successfully completed similar projects for us and neighbouring councils in recent years.
Will my road be closed during the works?
The construction of traffic control devices involves excavation of both intersections on Barwell Avenue at Anstey Crescent and Bice Street. Therefore, while the construction crews are working it is necessary to have the road closed for everyone's safety. Regarding stormwater constructions, where possible, the excavation will be filled or covered over with steel plates and the road re-opened to allow local residents access to their properties in the evening. The contractor will work with residents in the street to keep them informed and minimise disruption.
Traffic management plans can be viewed via the link below as well as a map of the full worksite.
Barwell-Avenue-LATM.pdf(PDF, 7MB)
Will my driveway access be affected?
Where new stormwater installation or the intersection upgrades cross your driveway, access will be impeded for a short time. Our contractor will ensure temporary access is maintained by use of road plates or backfilling trenches to a trafficable condition, but in some cases there may be a need to park your vehicle on the street overnight.
Will the works be noisy and how early will they start?
Contractors will typically start at 7am and work until 4pm - 5pm each day. This will enable them to maximise the work undertaken in each day, with the aim to have works completed as quickly as possible. Unfortunately, construction machinery and equipment generate a large amount of noise, particularly during the excavation and reinstatement phase, so we appreciate your patience and understanding.
How will this affect bin collection?
Bins may need to be emptied early in the morning before construction work begins and, as such, we will work with our waste contractor to ensure collection can still occur. Please place your bins out the night before collection day as normal to ensure that they are emptied.
Who can I contact regarding these works?
Further information about this project can be obtained by contacting our Project Engineer Capital Works, Adrian Cecchin, 8416 6333, email cwtassets@wtcc.sa.gov.au