Timeline
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Concept design
2024Complete
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Consultation
August - September 2025Scheduled
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Detailed design
November 2025 - February 2026Scheduled
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Construction
March - June 2026Scheduled
Thornton Street Zebra Crossing
Thornton Street Zebra Crossing
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Category: Streets and footpaths
Project management: City of Norwood Payneham & St Peters
Design: TBC
Contractor: TBC
Please note: This project is in the consultation stage. Updates will be provided on this page as they become available.
A new zebra crossing is being installed on Thornton Street, near the intersection with Regent Street, to improve safety and accessibility for all road users.
The crossing is located close to:
- Thornton Street Reserve
- McKellar Stewart Kindergarten
- The Kensington Hotel
- Walking connections to Marryatville Primary School.
Background
In response to community concerns about pedestrian safety, the Council undertook an investigation at the Thornton Street and Regent Street intersection. The area experiences a high volume of pedestrians, especially in the morning and afternoon peak periods. Based on this, a pedestrian priority zebra crossing was deemed appropriate.
This initiative also supports the goals of the Council’s CityPlan 2030, specifically objective 1.2, which aims to improve the road network by creating a people friendly, integrated and sustainable transport network.
What is a zebra crossing?
A zebra crossing is a type of pedestrian crossing marked with white stripes on the road. It gives priority to pedestrians and cyclists entering or using the crossing. Drivers must give way to anyone on or approaching the crossing.
To maintain clear sight lines between pedestrians and drivers, six on-street car parks will be removed.
Example of a Zebra Crossing: Gilbert Street, Adelaide
What else is changing
- A new pedestrian-priority zebra crossing will be installed on Thornton Street
- Localised road narrowing will be introduced at the Thornton Street and Regent Street intersection to slow vehicle speeds
- Street lighting will be upgraded to improve visibility of the crossing
- The 10-minute parking zone next to McKellar Stewart Kindergarten will be extended by one car space
- Parking controls will be adjusted to support clear sight lines and pedestrian safety.
Site Address
Thornton Street, Kensington
Project Contact
Contact Rebecca van der Pennen
Contact role Senior Traffic Engineer
Phone 08 8366 4555
Email townhall@npsp.sa.gov.au
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