Update

Council recently consulted with residents to gauge support or otherwise for installing a roundabout at the intersection of Keyes Street and Torrens Street.

Background

Linden Park residents raised concerns with Council regarding conflicts between vehicles at the intersection of Keyes Street and Torrens Street. Although ‘Give Way’ signage, adequate sight distances and pavement bar medians are in place at this intersection, ‘near misses’ and crashes have continued to occur.

Pavement bar medians (a narrow painted median island with raised yellow pavement bars) were installed to emphasise the existing ‘Give Way’ signage - a method that has been successful on other streets in the City of Burnside in reinforcing the give way – has proven unsuccessful at this intersection.

To resolve this issue, and following consideration of the nature of the crashes occurring at the intersection, the most appropriate traffic control device for this location is a roundabout.

In July 2017 Council consulted with residents seeking input on the potential to install a roundabout.

There was strong support for installing a roundabout.

Proposal

Given the overall strong support for a roundabout, it is proposed to proceed with installation in the current financial year.

Prior to installing the roundabout a design and procurement (tender) process will be undertaken. It is expected construction is likely to commence in early 2018.

Residents living adjacent to the intersection will be further notified prior to works commencing.

Landscaping of the roundabout will be consistent with other recently 'upgraded' roundabouts in the Glenside/Glenunga area.

If you have any questions or would like more information on this project, please contact Council's Principal Traffic Engineer, David Hayes on 8366 4200.