[U/C] M2 North-South Motorway

[Eurostar]

Good to hear. With unemployment the way it is in South Australia we need more road projects that are shovel ready asap

Sadly, construction isn't scheduled to commence until 2024

More info: https://dpti.sa.gov.au/__data/assets/pd ... iefing.pdf

If thats the case they ought to call an early election now, makes it little easier for the opposition to win

[ginzahikari]

Forward Work Plan Major Programs 2020-2023

https://dpti.sa.gov.au/__data/assets/pd ... 0-2023.pdf

[croweater888]

I think there was some sort of DPTI conference on Monday and there was a bit more detail on the proposals for the final section for North South Corridor. It is now down to 2 options:

Option 1 - Open Motorway
A combination of at-grade, short tunnels, lowered and elevated motorway as seen on other parts of the North-South Corridor.

Option 2 - Hybrid
Has the same at-grade and lowered motorway design between James Congdon Drive (Mile End South) and Edward Street (Edwardstown) with tunnels at the northern and southern ends.

You don't say...

[Listy]

Good to hear. With unemployment the way it is in South Australia we need more road projects that are shovel ready asap

Sadly, construction isn't scheduled to commence until 2024

More info: https://dpti.sa.gov.au/__data/assets/pd ... iefing.pdf

*Late* 2024 by the looks of it...
By that time this thread will have its drivers license and be buying beers at the pub!

[claybro]

I think there was some sort of DPTI conference on Monday and there was a bit more detail on the proposals for the final section for North South Corridor. It is now down to 2 options:

Option 1 - Open Motorway
A combination of at-grade, short tunnels, lowered and elevated motorway as seen on other parts of the North-South Corridor.

Option 2 - Hybrid
Has the same at-grade and lowered motorway design between James Congdon Drive (Mile End South) and Edward Street (Edwardstown) with tunnels at the northern and southern ends.

You don't say...

If either of these are the outcome then well and good. It is the least cost/ shortest timeframe that does what it needs to, and is the most likely to get the damn thing finished. But why oh why has it taken 3 years to get back to the same place Labor were at when they left office?! Well we all knew the Libs were just wasting time. In terms of infrastructure this gov is a massive disappointment.

[Norman]

I think there was some sort of DPTI conference on Monday and there was a bit more detail on the proposals for the final section for North South Corridor. It is now down to 2 options:

Option 1 - Open Motorway
A combination of at-grade, short tunnels, lowered and elevated motorway as seen on other parts of the North-South Corridor.

Option 2 - Hybrid
Has the same at-grade and lowered motorway design between James Congdon Drive (Mile End South) and Edward Street (Edwardstown) with tunnels at the northern and southern ends.

You don't say...

If either of these are the outcome then well and good. It is the least cost/ shortest timeframe that does what it needs to, and is the most likely to get the damn thing finished. But why oh why has it taken 3 years to get back to the same place Labor were at when they left office?! Well we all knew the Libs were just wasting time. In terms of infrastructure this gov is a massive disappointment.

There's a lot more happening behind the scenes than it may seem.

The report released by Labor was a mere scoping report with no obligations for continuing any further work, more to present a list of possible options, possible costings and staging.

The work the Office for the North-South Corridor have done is much more involved, strategic and structured to actually deliver a completed project, not just a report.

[Bacon]

R2P: Northbound surface road is now open past regency

[Mpol03]

So what section is happening next? Like is it going ahead?

[Spotto]

So what section is happening next? Like is it going ahead?

The remaining Torrens to Darlington section is currently being investigated as one project. Drilling to test conditions for tunnels is starting soon. As mentioned previously the two options are either a full-length tunnel or a hybrid option with shorter tunnels at either end then a combination of ground level and lowered trench motorway for the majority.

[Mpol03]

Thanks for explain

The second option will make it feel like a roller coaster with all the ups and downs it will do. But great to seen this being near completed.

[Eurostar]

Thanks for explain

The second option will make it feel like a roller coaster with all the ups and downs it will do. But great to seen this being near completed.

A roller coaster will probably not be ideal for trucks ascending and descending either

[rev]

New documents cast doubt on impending decision for North-South tunnels
Matt Smith, Political Editor, Sunday Mail (SA)
August 8, 2020 1:31pm
Subscriber only

New tender documents have raised fears a decision on tunnels for the final stage of the North-South corridor has been further delayed.

Tunnels are the preferred option for residents along the 10.5km stretch between River Torrens (near Thebarton) to Darlington because of its ability to save hundreds of properties including icons like the Thebarton Theatre, from a potential wrecking ball.

Former infrastructure Minister Stephan Knoll has previously vowed to outline a decision by the middle of 2020.

But a new tender for a “reference design” and “master advisory services” for the final, and most difficult, stage of the project advertised on the government contracts website this week has added fuel to speculation a decision is yet to be made.

For months traders, homeowners and building owners facing a potential wrecking ball along South Road have been calling for clarity on the project.

A tunnel-free design, which would be similar to the Torrens-to-Torrens build, and a hybrid option of two tunnels that would mean traffic returning to the surface between Anzac Hwy and Edward St in Melrose Park are the two option on the table.


Artist impression of a tunnel under the Thebarton section of South Road. Picture: Supplied

A single super tunnel, placed on the agenda by the Liberals when coming into government, has been ruled out.

Opposition infrastructure spokesman Tom Koutsantonis said the tender released this week that seeks Registrations of Interest (ROI) for companies to develop a Reference Design showed the project had stalled.

“It states the Request for Proposal will commence in mid-August 2020 and won’t conclude until October 2020,” he said.

“That means at the very earliest key design work will not start for months.

“Reference design is a critical component in the preparation of a Business Case, final costings and construction tender.”

New Infrastructure Minister Corey Wingard said work was continuing to progress on the North-South corridor project.

“We won’t be rushed into making a decision on the biggest project in the state’s history because the Opposition, with a track record of delivering nothing, says so,” he said.

“An Opposition who dragged their feet on this project and left the hardest and most expensive part to us.”

The State Government are coming under increasing pressure to fast track projects to stimulate the economy.

https://www.adelaidenow.com.au/news/sou ... b459e3ebe0

[rev]

That's an interesting artists impression of tunnels under Thebarton.

Apparently Thebby theatre has moved east over the car park on the corner in front of the old council chambers, an at least 6 storey building has popped up on top of what is most likely a heritage listed property, and the school opposite the old council chambers has turned into old heritage looking houses and a small park.
Supplied? By whom? Their own crappy photoshoppers at the advertiser?

[Vasco]

New Infrastructure Minister Corey Wingard said work was continuing to progress on the North-South corridor project.

“We won’t be rushed into making a decision on the biggest project in the state’s history because the Opposition, with a track record of delivering nothing, says so,” he said.

“An Opposition who dragged their feet on this project and left the hardest and most expensive part to us.”

What a pathetic and down right inaccurate comment by the new minister.


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[Eurostar]

https://www.facebook.com/25188783153020 ... 397758580/


The traffic switch for the Regency Road to Pym Street Project is progressing well, with the northbound carriageway open to traffic.