Safer journeys for South Australians: works begin on upgrading Heaslip Road and Curtis Road intersection
Construction is set to begin on a new $30 million dual-lane roundabout at the intersection of Heaslip Road and Curtis Road, delivering safer journeys and helping meet the transport demands of Adelaide’s growing north. The Heaslip Road and Curtis Road Intersection Upgrade will ease congestion and significantly improve road safety for approximately 16,000 motorists who use the busy intersection each day.
This number is set to increase as nearby housing developments continue to progress, with more than 700 new homes expected to be built in Angle Vale in the coming years. In addition to supporting forecast population growth and reducing congestion, the upgrade will boost local connectivity and safety for pedestrians and cyclists, with the installation of pedestrian refuges, designated crossing points and a new shared-use path.
This path will link to a new footbridge along Curtis Road, further enhancing access to the adjacent housing development and local streets. Local manufacturers, wholesalers and retailers will also benefit from more efficient freight movements and improved connectivity to key markets and transport routes. As part of this project, works will also include upgraded road surfaces, drainage, lighting and landscaping which will improve the long-term resilience of the Curtis and Heaslip road corridors, supporting a more reliable road network.
These works have been sequenced to accommodate SA Water’s critical water and wastewater infrastructure upgrades at the intersection to support housing growth. From 2020 to 2024, there were 13 casualty crashes at the intersection, resulting in one serious injury. The intersection upgrade is jointly funded by the Australian and South Australian governments with the Australian Government contribution funded through the $1 billion Housing Support Program – Priority Works Stream.
The project also forms part of a $300 million investment in Curtis Road improvements, including the $250 million Curtis Road Level Crossing Removal Project at Munno Para. For more information, visit dit.sa.gov.au/heaslip-curtis Quotes attributable to Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government Minister Catherine King: “With population growth booming across Adelaide’s north, this is one of the many projects across South Australia that we’re investing in to make travel safer and more efficient.
“Curtis Road is a key corridor for South Australian commuters, and once complete, the intersection upgrade will be a big win for the thousands of motorists using this link each day. “This upgrade will not only ease congestion but also deliver safer connections for pedestrians and cyclists, helping to create a better connected and liveable community.” Quotes attributable to Housing Minister Clare O’Neil: “The northern suburbs, including Angle Vale, are among the fastest-growing regions in South Australia, with Curtis Road serving as a vital east-west transport link connecting communities to the North-South Corridor.
“Safe, reliable connections to the Northern Expressway and Main North Road are critical to ensuring residents can easily reach employment, education and recreational opportunities.” Quotes attributable to Minister for Infrastructure and Transport Joe Szakacs: “This intersection upgrade will help unlock growth in Adelaide's north by ensuring new housing development is supported by a safe, reliable road network.
“By investing in a dual-lane roundabout at this intersection, we’re easing traffic congestion and boosting road safety for everyone, including safer active travel experiences for cyclists and pedestrians. “The community are passionate about improving liveability and making journeys safer through accessible and well-connected infrastructure for the people who live, work, drive and ride through this area every day.
“This is just one of the projects our government is delivering to ensure as this area grows, our infrastructure does too, delivering an efficient and safe transport network for the community.” Quotes attributable to Federal Member for Spence Matt Burnell: “In just over four years, the Albanese Labor Government has committed more than $155 million to roads in the City of Playford alone, and we desperately need to, after nine years of neglect under the former Liberal Government.
“The Albanese Government is committed to helping councils like the City of Playford maintain and improve the local road networks. We are doubling Roads to Recovery funding to $1 billion a year, have increased Black Spot Program funding to $150 million a year, and are providing at least $200 million each year through the Safer Local Roads and Infrastructure Program.” “But significant investments from the Federal Government does not remove the responsibility from all other levels of government to play their part too, and that includes the City of Playford.” Quotes attributable to State Member for Taylor Nick Champion: “Curtis Road is a genuine source of frustration for northern locals and visitors.
“Our governments have a solution to fix it. “It is great to see construction work on that solution begins now. “Adelaide’s northern suburbs does the heavy lifting when it comes to housing growth in South Australia.
We are committed to ensuring infrastructure growth is funded and planned for as more homes are built.”