King William Road Streetscape Upgrade (Stage 1 & 2)
The King William Road Streetscape Upgrade (Stage 1 & Stage 2) Project (“the Project”) will deliver a safer, more connected and more attractive environment for all road users.
The Project will see the upgrade of the existing infrastructure, property boundary to property boundary, between Greenhill Road and the bend alongside the popular Mike Turtur Bikeway. This will ensure the transformation of King William Road into a safer, greener, and more accessible space for everyone - whether walking, cycling, using public transport, or driving - while supporting local businesses and encouraging more people to choose active transport.
Project Completion
The Project commenced at the end of February 2026 and was scheduled to be completed at the end of July 2026. However, this was always subject to weather conditions given the time of the year that the works were being delivered. The rainfall experienced in Adelaide in June and July 2026 was quite significant. This has caused disruptions to the onground works and subsequent delays to the Project’s program.
In addition to the wet weather that was experienced, the paving of the eastern travel lane was initially scheduled to be undertaken as day works. However, it was decided to undertake these works at night given that the restrictions to property/business access which included off-street carparking areas during daytime would have been unreasonable.
The revised anticipated completion of the Project is now September 2026, subject to weather conditions.
All reasonable efforts are being made to expedite the completion of the works.
Project Update - August 2026
Construction works on the western footpath are currently underway. Works will move progressively south along King William Road and are expected to continue for 6 weeks, weather permitting.
Simultaneous construction works on western footpath are ongoing, expected to be completed in late August 2026.
The southern section of the western road lane is expected to be completed by the end of August, weather permitting.
What to expect
- Sections of the eastern and western footpaths will be intermittently closed to pedestrians and cyclists.
- Detours will be in place. Refer to map below (KWR Footpath Works - August 20)
- Pedestrians are encouraged to make use of Bartley Cresent and cross at pedestrian crossings.
- Vehicle and pedestrian access to businesses on the eastern side of King William Road will be maintained with assistance from traffic controllers.
- Two-way traffic will be maintained throughout the works; however, motorists should expect delays and increased traffic congestion. Allow extra travel time and consider alternative routes where possible.
We encourage staff, customers, and visitors to plan ahead and allow additional time to access businesses and parking facilities.
KWR-Footpath-works-August-20.pdf(PDF, 2MB)
Enquiries
For construction-related enquiries and site management issues, please contact the Beltrame Civil Community Relations Team on:
- 0488 516 602 or email KWRUenquiries@beltramecivil.com.au.
- For general enquiries, please contact the City of Unley Customer Experience Team on 08 8372 5111.
Council thanks the community for its patience and cooperation while these important streetscape improvements are delivered.
The Project scope includes:
- Upgraded 4.0m walking and cycling shared path along the railway corridor (western side)
- Improved southbound bicycle lane (1.5 metre) with 0.5 metre buffers
- Two new pedestrian refuges – one located just south of Park Lane, and another at the bend opposite the Church of Resurrection
- New kerb and water table (western side)
- Full kerb-to-kerb road paving
- New asphalt road pavement near Greenhill Road
- New sections of kerb and water table (eastern side)
- Upgraded footpath on the eastern side
- New landscaping areas and 42 new trees (eastern and western sides)
The current bike box at the King William Road approach for right/diagonal turns will be maintained.
The Project is jointly funded by the City of Unley and the State Government through the National Road Safety and Special Local Roads grant programs.
Construction is being delivered by Beltrame Civil (“Beltrame”). Works commenced in mid-February and are scheduled for completion in September 26.
View the Final Design.(PDF, 3MB)
Access During Works
Works will be staged to minimise disruptions to local businesses and road users. Traffic restrictions and detours will be in place for safety reasons while works are being undertaken. Beltrame will provide notification to affected property owners and businesses adjacent the works area of any short-term temporary access changes. Traffic controllers will assist pedestrians and road users move safely around the works area.
Access to public transport within the work zone will be temporarily impacted during the course of the works. Access to the tramline mazes and platforms will be impacted during footpath construction works and be intermittently closed from King William Road. However, Beltrame will ensure that within the work zone extent, at least one of the two access points is open at all times.
Bus Stop 1 – King Willliam Road, on the north-west side as well as the one on the south-east side, will be temporarily closed for the duration of the works. The nearest bus stops north and south of the work zone will remain operational and are to be utilised throughout the duration of the works.
Two on-street car parking spaces have been added on the eastern side of the road, just north of the bend to assist in facilitating parking for visitors to the local businesses in this area.
Lane-Closures.pdf(PDF, 2MB)
Further information
Construction Work Updates
Upcoming Works
The upcoming works in the next month include:
- Traffic will be shifted to the eastern side in the following week, once road pavers are completed on the eastern side, to allow works to progress on the western side.
- Drainage and paving works to be undertaken on the western side.
- Pavers on western side shared path is underway and will be completed in the next period. Sections of the shared path will continue to remain closed to pedestrians and cyclists with signage in place to direct users to alternative routes.
- Asphalt works on the shared path on the western side will be commencing shortly.
- Road asphalt on the northern section, closer to Greenhill Road, to be completed with wearing course placement over new pavement.
Contact:
For construction enquiries or site management matters, please contact the Beltrame Civil Community Relations Team:
- Ph: 0488 516 602 email: KWRUenquiries@beltramecivil.com.au
We thank you for your patience while these important works are completed.
In Progress
Construction works are progressing well with the following works completed to date:
- Interlocking pavers on the roadway have been installed for the western and middle lanes, with road pavers on eastern lane nearly completed.
- Lane closures and detours are in place with a focus on to accommodate the road paving works on eastern lane.
- Drainage works on the eastern side has been completed.
- New driveways reconstructions of OTR have been completed.
Project Background - Walking & Cycling Plan 2022-2027
Council’s Walking & Cycling Plan 2022-2027(PDF, 8MB) (W&CP) aims to continue delivering on Council’s vision of more people of all ages and abilities walking and bike riding for transport and recreation purposes.
The W&CP contains an Infrastructure Implementation Plan, which sets out the projects to be delivered over its five-year term (2022-2027). The King William Road Bikeway project (Mike Turtur Bikeway/Greenhill Road) is one of the identified priority projects. The project forms part of the popular Mike Turtur Bikeway and Wood-Weller Bikeway routes and provides an important walking and cycling connection between Unley and Adelaide.
Project Background - Community Consultation
The section of King William Road between Greenhill Road and the Mike Turtur Bikeway is a vital link for pedestrians and cyclists, recording over 850 bicycle movements and 1,650 pedestrian movements daily (May 2024 count). Existing facilities are sub-standard, with narrow shared paths, limited crossings, and on-road bike lanes positioned between busy traffic lanes.
Council initiated the design phase in 2020–2021 to address these issues and create a safer, more connected corridor.
In September 2020, Council endorsed two streetscape concept design options for King William Road (Mike Turtur Bikeway / Greenhill Road) for community consultation (Resolution C0339/20):
- Option 1 – On-Road Separated Bike Lane; and
- Option 2 – Off-Road Shared Path.
Consultation was undertaken on the proposed concept design options between 13 October 2020 and 4 November 2020, with the key aim to seek community opinion on the preferred design option.
Strong community support for improvements to the current bicycle facilities along King William Road (Mike Turtur Bikeway/Greenhill Road) was received, with only four of the 93 survey respondents not supporting either of the options presented. Of those who supported the project, it was evenly split between the two options presented, with a slight preference for Option 2, as follows:
- 42 (45%) preferred Option 1
- 45 (48%) preferred Option 2.
Council considered this matter at its meeting held on 27 April 2021 and endorsed Option 2 to progress to detailed design (Resolution C0489/21).
Detailed design was undertaken by an engineering consultant, which commenced in 2021-2022. The detailed design includes Department for Infrastructure and Transport (DIT) approval for traffic signal changes at the King William Road and Greenhill Road intersection and was completed in March 2024.
The main difference between the endorsed concept design (2021) and the final detailed design (2024), is the inclusion of an enhanced pedestrian and bicycle refuge at the bend opposite the Church of Resurrection. This was a key outcome from the community consultation feedback to review the concept design of the proposed bicycle refuge to allow for pedestrians and additional trees.
Bikeway and Footpath Access
Bikeway and pedestrian detours will be in place for safety reasons while works are undertaken. However, all efforts will be made to ensure access restrictions are kept to a minimum.
Pedestrian-and-Cyclist-Access.pdf(PDF, 925KB)
Project Impacts
The Project will result in changes to existing on-street parking following its completion. In total, eight of the existing 31 on-street parking spaces will be removed to accommodate the two new pedestrian refuges and footpath improvements to ensure they meet safety standards. Four on-street parking spaces will be removed at the southern bend. Of those, one will be removed to accommodate a DDA compliant footpath realignment adjacent to the service station and three spaces will be removed to accommodate the new pedestrian refuge south of Park Lane.
During construction, there will be traffic condition changes. Mid-block, traffic capacity will be reduced during off-peak periods, with northbound traffic operating in a single lane. During peak periods, consistent with current arrangements, on-street parking will be restricted on the western side and eastern to facilitate two lanes of traffic. Two on-street parking spaces will be provided on the eastern side of the street, just north of the bend.
Property Access Impacts
- Road paving works are being coordinated with the contractor to minimise and avoid access disruptions to local businesses, with a portion of works being undertaken as night works.
- With traffic moving to the eastern side, motorists will be able to regain right turn access into driveways on the eastern side of King William Road will be fully accessible.
FAQs
King William Road Streetscape Upgrade Project
Who is delivering the project?
The City of Unley is delivering the project and has engaged Beltrame Civil to undertake the construction works.
How is the project funded?
The project is funded in partnership between the City of Unley and the State Government through National Road Safety and Special Local Roads grant funding programs.
Timing and construction hours
When will works start and finish?
Preliminary works, including site establishment, service location and surveying, are scheduled to commence in mid February 2026. Construction is expected to be completed by September 2026, weather and site conditions permitting.
Staging / methodology
Works are sequenced in a North South progression to maximise efficiency, maintain safe vehicle and pedestrian movements and minimise impacts on pedestrians and residents. Each stage of works includes kerb renewal, pavement works, the reinstatement of footpath and pavers, verge reinstatement and service adjustments.
At least one lane in each direction will be maintained throughout the works. Works are scheduled for school holidays to deliver the most traffic sensitive central section under reduced traffic conditions.
Irrigation and landscaping will take place in September 2026
How will safety be managed?
All construction activities will be carried out with the health and safety of the community as a priority. Traffic management, signage and site controls will be in place while works are underway.
Location
King William Road (Northern End), Unley 5061 View Map
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King William Road (Northern End) ,
Unley 5061
King William Road (Northern End) ,
Unley 5061
King William Road Streetscape Upgrade (Stage 1 & 2)