A few promises this week (Labor) have seen the potential to remove
several level crossings in Unley. These include the tram and Goodwood Rd, the
train and Cross Rd and the train and Leader St. Given that the Leader St
underpass was promised during the Goodwood Junction works and seems to have
been shelved maybe this one could go first? The tram line at Goodwood Rd
seems to be a nice idea but I have rarely waited long for the tram to pass in
that location. However, the underpass/overpass on Cross Rd at the train line
would be a welcome sight. This, of course, would be less beneficial if the
freight trains were rerouted to go around rather than through Adelaide. This has
been promised by a would be Liberal government. This option would allow a two
way commuter train service to Mt Barker!
And to top all of this the
funded cycle overpass that would sit alongside the existing overpass at Goodwood
would allow a safe passage for bicycles and eliminate the dreadful underpass at
Goodwood Station. This is now stuck in the planning process.
What we will have in 4 years time when we are back in election mode is in the relm of the great unknown.
Jennie, I agree about the tram crossing on GWRoad. The ding dongs don’t really hold up the traffic that much. Besides, an under/over pass would be a huge impact on the local aesthetics.
ReplyDeleteLeader Street will never be done.
Yes, the rail crossing on Cross Road is the highest priority. I hope they don’t forget to add extra width for the extra rail line to Mount Barker.
For more on this matter, visit Bob's Blog
Doesn't need to be wider if the freight train is diverted. Wouldn't that be nice?
ReplyDeleteYes.
DeleteThe trouble is that the freight rail diversion will take 5-10 years and the passenger service to Mount Barker is needed now.
We need an over/underpass in any case. Given the Liberals support diversion and Labor don't and Labor have promised an over/underpass and Liberal haven't what the future holds really is in the hands of the elected government.
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