The multi million dollar upgrade of Tram Road is underway.

The project is designed to improve the safety and efficiency of this arterial which services many existing and growing communities in the district.

City Care is undertaking the work which will involve road widening, intersection improvement, piping or protection of drains, relocation of some power poles and trimming back vegetation between Jacksons and South Eyre Roads.

The improvements will ensure the road is of a consistent standard along its length that will improve both the safety and efficiency of a major arterial which is coming under increasing pressure as the district continues to develop.

The Council has worked closely with landowners and stakeholders to finalise the project design since the improvements were first signalled in the Tram Road Improvement Strategy in 2004.

Construction will take around two years and all up, cost $6.5 million dollars.

Several other sections, including the intersections of the Jacksons, Island, Whites and Bradleys Roads, have already undergone improvements as part of the earlier works under the Strategy.

The roadworks will be sign-posted, and road users will need to be aware of the possible dangers when travelling on this section of Tram Road.

Drive slower, be prepared to stop, watch for the signs warning of the hazards ahead, and obey directions from the road crew.

Please be aware, some delays and disruption are likely at times, choose an alternative route if possible.

The following are available in Adobe PDF format for download and require Adobe Acrobat Reader (available free) to open and print.

The Tram Road Journey (106 kb)

Map of Tram Road (1,969 kb)

Closure of Tram Road (33 kb)

Tram Road update April 2008

Most of the construction works has been completed on the North-side shoulder of the Central and Western sections, including almost all tree clearing and stump removal.
Work has commenced on the South-side shoulder in these two sections, including the major drainage work (pipe and box culvert work around the Woods Road intersection, and the gabions along the open drain on the Western section).

The Eastern section remains untouched at present, and road construction there is programmed for late 2008, early 2009, although City Care are hoping to commence with the shoulder works during May/June this year, depending on weather conditions and progress in other areas.

We thank residents, neighbours, and motorists for their patience and continued co-operation.