Moss Avenue roundabout modification

Proposed roundabout modification:
Intersection of Moss Avenue, Galway Avenue, Grove Avenue, Tennyson Street and Birdwood Terrace, Marleston.

Update: Council recently finalised the community consultation for this project on 26 August 2022 with the majority of the community supporting Option 2 - full street closure of Moss Avenue. A Blackspot application has been submitted based on this option. 

For full information of this project in terms of project planning, cost and benefit analysis, please refer to the Council report on the matter presented to Council at their meeting on 6 September 2022. 

The roundabout at Moss Avenue, Galway Avenue, Grove Avenue, Tennyson Street and Birdwood Terrace has been identified as a black spot crash site by the Department for Infrastructure and Transport (DIT). In the past, this roundabout has also been raised as a safety concern by the community. It is a highly complex structure, with 5 entry and exit points. 

Council resolved at its meeting on 20 December 2021 to develop safety improvement options for the Moss Avenue roundabout and that we consult with affected stakeholders to assist with planning and budgeting for future works. This project forms part of the recent Local Area Traffic Management (LATM) plan for the wider area, where safety improvement proposals have been considered for a number of local streets.

Concept Plans

Two concept plans have been developed for community consultation:

• Option 1 - Part road closure of Moss Avenue, which only allows entry movements from the roundabout into Moss Avenue.
  
• Option 2 - Full road closure of Moss Avenue at the roundabout, which reduces the roundabout to 4 approaches.
  

Both options would contribute to improving safety, in particular by removing the approach to the roundabout from Moss Avenue. This Moss Avenue approach has restricted sight line to traffic from the Grove Avenue direction, due to the existing building on the corner. The proposals would also remove the short-cut traffic using Moss Avenue and redirect this to Grove Avenue and Barwell Avenue, which are local collector roads, or to Richmond Road.

With the significant reduction of traffic anticipated from the 2 proposals, which would result in Moss Avenue becoming a low volume local street, it will allow some on-street parking to be reinstated on the eastern side of Moss Avenue, between the roundabout and Barwell Avenue. This will increase parking opportunities for nearby residents, businesses and users of the dog park. 

The reinstatement of on-street parking will take into consideration existing driveways of commercial and residential properties to ensure that convenient access to these is maintained. The amended parking restriction on the eastern side of Barwell Avenue will not affect existing commercial vehicle access to the properties on Moss Avenue. The proposed on-street parking arrangement, adjacent to driveways, will be further discussed with individual property owners if the main proposal of either a part closure of full closure of Moss Avenue is agreed to. 

Some additional parking amendments will also be required on Barwell Avenue, between Grove Avenue and Moss Avenue, to facilitate the change to the traffic flows in the area. Currently, both sides of Barwell Avenue have 'No Stopping 7am to 9am, 3pm to 4pm Monday to Friday' zones. To further facilitate the traffic flows during the afternoon peak periods, it is proposed to extend the afternoon peak period controls to 6pm, i.e. the existing 'No Stopping 7AM to 9am, 3pm to 4pm Monday to Friday' will be amended to ‘No Stopping 7am to 9am, 3pm to 6pm Monday to Friday’. The existing Loading Zone on the southern side will be maintained.

How to have your say

Your opinions are sought in relation to the following:

• Option 1 - part road closure of Moss Avenue (entry only permitted from the roundabout).
• Option 2 - full road closure of Moss Avenue at the roundabout.

Provide your feedback using any of the following:

• Online
  Use the online survey at the bottom of this page. 
  
  
• Post
  Complete the downloadable submission form or prepare a written submission (including your name and residential address) and mail to:
  'Proposed roundabout modification at Moss Avenue'
  City of West Torrens
  165 Sir Donald Bradman Drive
  Hilton 5033
  
  
• Email
  Complete the downloadable submission form or prepare a written submission (including your name and residential address) and email csu@wtcc.sa.gov.au with the subject heading 'Proposed roundabout modification at Moss Avenue'.
  

All responses must be received by 5pm Friday 26 August 2022. 

Additional information 

Council appreciates your feedback, patience and cooperation. Should you require further information, please contact Jeremy Lim, Team Leader Traffic and Transport on 8416 6333 or via email at jlim@wtcc.sa.gov.au

Council’s use of personal information 

Please note that the City of West Torrens is a public authority which is bound by the Local Government Act 1999, and other relevant legislation, to retain information and to make certain information publicly available. In some instances, this will require Council to publish personal information such as names and addresses of those whose information it holds. If you have any questions regarding the use of your personal information please contact Council on (08) 8416 6333. 

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