Proposed Temporary Road Closure - Reedy Road, Riverlea Park

Council is considering a proposal to temporarily close a section of Reedy Road (between Polwarth Crescent and Martins Road) for a period of five years. We’re inviting community feedback to help shape this decision. 

This proposal is being considered under Section 32 of the Road Traffic Act 1961 and aims to support safer, more efficient traffic flow in the area.

                                              Proposed location for temporary closure of Reedy Road

Why is this being proposed?

Riverlea Park is growing quickly, and a key part of its design is the new Riverlea Boulevard. This road connects straight to the signalised Port Wakefield Highway/Angle Vale Road intersection and has been purpose-built to safely handle increased traffic. 

To support the planned traffic flow and maximise the benefits of the safer, signalised connection, Council proposes a temporary closure of a short section of Reedy Road. This proposal follows a request from Walker Corporation and, after Council’s assessment, is considered the best way to improve safety and manage traffic as the area continues to grow. This change will encourage vehicles to use Riverlea Boulevard as the primary access route, creating a safer and more predictable traffic flow for everyone. 

What would change if this went ahead?

• Only emergency services and Council-authorised vehicles (for essential services) will be able to access the closed section, using removable bollards. 

• The closure would be in place for five years. 

• Residents and the general public will not be eligible for authorised access. 

Will this impact travel times? 
Riverlea Boulevard provides a quick, direct, and signalised route to Port Wakefield Highway. While traffic volumes may increase as the community grows, any change to travel times due to the road closure is expected to be minimal. 

Why five years? 
This gives time for the community to settle into using Riverlea Boulevard as the main access point while development in the area continues. 

Next steps

Once the consultation period closes, all submissions will be reviewed and considered. A report will then be prepared and presented to Council for a resolution on the proposed temporary road closure.

Contact Us

If you have any questions or need further information, please call 8256 0333 or email connected@playford.sa.gov.au