New Greenhill Road Works and South Road Turning Restrictions: Monday Traffic Update

Commute Overview for Monday, 16 March 2026

Adelaide commuters are advised to prepare for a shift in traffic conditions this Monday, 16 March 2026, as several major infrastructure projects enter new phases and post-festival logistics continue in the city center. While the tram network remains fully operational, significant bus detours and arterial road restrictions will be the primary focus for the morning and afternoon peaks.

Major Arterial Alerts: South Road and Greenhill Road

• South Road (Torrensville): The most significant change for north-south commuters is the new permanent traffic alignment on South Road. Northbound traffic between Ashley Street and West Thebarton Road is now operating on newly constructed lanes. Motorists must adhere to new peak-hour turning restrictions: no right turns are permitted from West Thebarton Road or Ashwin Parade onto South Road between 7:00 am – 10:00 am and 2:00 pm – 6:00 pm.
• Greenhill Road (Burnside): Early works for a major resurfacing project begin today between St Albans Drive and the Greenhill Summit Track. While full closures are scheduled for night hours (8:00 pm to 5:00 am), daytime commuters should expect speed restrictions and potential lane merging as crews prepare the site.
• Torrens Valley Road: Maintenance continues between Cuddlee Creek and Gumeracha. Expect intermittent day works between 9:00 am and 4:00 pm with localized traffic management and speed reductions.

CBD and Botanic Garden Restrictions

As the city transitions out of the peak festival season, Plane Tree Drive near the Botanic Gardens will be closed to all vehicles overnight starting at 8:00 pm tonight. In the city center, Morphett Street bus stop F1 (east side) remains closed for infrastructure maintenance, requiring passengers to use alternative boarding points nearby.

Public Transport and Bus Detours

Adelaide Metro has confirmed several active disruptions affecting Monday morning travel:

• Marion Road & Anzac Highway: Significant detours remain in place for Routes 100, 248, and M44. Several stops in the Glandore and Plympton areas will be missed; commuters should check real-time apps for the nearest active stop.
• Glen Osmond Road: Routes 147, 171, and 863 are currently diverted near the Hutt Road intersection due to ongoing utility works.
• Northern Suburbs: In the City of Playford, staged upgrades to Craigmore Road continue to impact local bus routes 442 and 443 with localized detours.

Rail and Tram Services

The tram network is operating on its standard weekday schedule following the successful completion of the Grade Separation Projects. However, finishing works, including landscaping and footpath construction, continue around the new overpasses at Morphettville, Plympton, and Glandore. Passengers using the new elevated Stop 6 on South Road are reminded to follow all directional signage as site finishing continues throughout the week.

Commuters are encouraged to allow an extra 10 to 15 minutes of travel time, particularly when navigating the inner-western and eastern suburban corridors today.