Media gallery
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 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 from George Street and Giles Street, and will also provide a refuge island for pedestrians and cyclists crossing Kensington Road.
The Council received Federal and State Government funding for the total amount of construction costs which are anticipated to be completed in 2026.
Funding
The project is fully funded by the Federal Government through the Black Spot Program, which is covering 100% of the costs.
