The Marion Road Upgrade involves upgrading Marion Road between Cross Road and the Anzac Highway. The project involves:
- a grade separation of the tram level crossings on Marion Road and Cross Road
- widening of the Anzac Highway / Marion Road Intersection
- widening of the Cross Road / Marion Road Intersection, and
- pedestrian and cycling access improvements.
Key Dates
| Jun 2022 | Project Announcement |
| Dec 2024 | Expected Construction Commencement |
| Dec 2025 | Expected Construction Completion |
Funding contributions
| Federal Government | |
| SA Government |
Procurement
| Procuring Agency: | SA Department of Transport and Infrastructure |
| Successful Tenderer: | Tram Grade Separation Projects Alliance: McConnell Dowell, CPB Contractors, Arup, Mott MacDonald and sub-Alliance partner Aurecon |
PROJECT HISTORY
| Jun 2022 | The 2022-23 SA Budget allocated $200 million to the project, which will be jointly funded by the Federal and SA Governments on a 50:50 basis. |
| Jul 2024 | The Government of South Australia announced the contract award for the Tram Grade Separation Projects contract, which includes the level crossing removals at Marion Road and Cross Road. The contract was awarded to the Tram Grade Separation Projects Alliance, comprising McConnell Dowell, CPB Contractors, Arup, Mott MacDonald and sub-Alliance partner Aurecon. Major construction was expected to start in late 2024, with the level crossings to be removed by the end of 2025. |
Estimated Total Cost
(2022)
Sector
Road
Procurement approach
Unconfirmed |
Location
South Australia |
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