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Category: Streets and footpaths
Project overview
Designed to enhance pedestrian and cyclist safety at the intersection of Kensington Road, George Street and Giles Street, the construction of a wide centre median on Kensington Road is expected to reduce crashes by approximately 95%.
This median will prevent through and right-turn movements for vehicles from George Street and Giles Street, and will also provide a refuge island for pedestrians and cyclists crossing Kensington Road.
Background
The intersection of Kensington Road, George Street and Giles Street has been identified as a significant Black Spot with 46 crashes recorded in the five-year period between 2017 and 2021 — 17 of these crashes resulted in an injury.
Kensington Road is managed and maintained by the Department for Infrastructure & Transport (DIT), Giles Street is managed by the City of Burnside, and George Street is managed by the City of Norwood Payneham & St Peters.
A Road Safety Investigation Report of the intersection was undertaken to develop design options that will deliver improved safety outcomes.
A preferred option was identified with the proposed design featuring a median island across the intersection. This median will prevent through and right-turn movements for vehicles from George Street and Giles Street, and will also provide a refuge island for pedestrians and cyclists crossing Kensington Road.
Funding
The project is funded by the Federal Government through the Black Spot Program, which is covering 100% of the costs.
