South Road, Adelaide facts for kids

Quick facts for kids South Road Main South Road South Australia
South Road Underpass beneath the Anzac Highway
General information
Type	Road
Length	115 km (71 mi)
Major junctions
North end	Port River Expressway, Wingfield, Adelaide
	Yankalilla-Victor Harbor Road

| direction_b = South | end_b = Cape Jervis-Noarlunga Road, Cape Jervis, South Australia
via Ferry to Kangaroo Island |coordinates_b = 35°36′25″S 138°05′35″E / 35.607°S 138.093°E / -35.607; 138.093 | through = Croydon, Hindmarsh, Mile End, Reynella, Morphett Vale, Old Noarlunga, Aldinga, Sellicks Hill, Yankalilla }}

South Road is a very important road in Adelaide and the Fleurieu Peninsula in South Australia. It is also known as Main South Road in some parts. This road helps people travel a long way from the north to the south of the state. It's one of Adelaide's busiest and most useful roads for getting around.

The northern part of South Road is a big part of a huge project called the North–South Corridor. This project is building a long, fast road that will connect many towns. When it's finished, it will make driving much easier and quicker between Old Noarlunga and Gawler.

South Road: A Key Route in South Australia

What is South Road?

South Road is a long road that stretches for about 115 kilometers (71 miles). It goes from Wingfield in the north, all the way down to Cape Jervis in the south. From Cape Jervis, you can even take a ferry to Kangaroo Island.

This road passes through many different suburbs and towns. Some of these include Croydon, Hindmarsh, Reynella, and Yankalilla. It helps connect these places to the main city of Adelaide.

Why is South Road So Important?

South Road is known as an arterial road. This means it's like a main artery in your body, carrying a lot of traffic. It helps cars, trucks, and buses move smoothly through the city and beyond. It also acts as a bypass road. This means it helps traffic go around busy city centers, reducing traffic jams.

Think of it like a shortcut that avoids all the small streets. This makes travel faster and helps reduce pollution in local neighborhoods. It's vital for people going to work, school, or just traveling for fun. It also helps businesses move goods around South Australia.

The North-South Corridor Project

The North-South Corridor is a massive road building project. It's designed to create a continuous, high-speed road. This new road will stretch for about 78 kilometers (48 miles). It will connect the northern and southern parts of Adelaide.

This project includes building new sections of road, tunnels, and overpasses. The goal is to make travel much more efficient. It will help reduce travel times and make driving safer for everyone.

Making Travel Easier

Once the North-South Corridor is complete, it will be much easier to travel across Adelaide. Imagine driving from one end of the city to the other without stopping at many traffic lights! This will save a lot of time for drivers. It will also help trucks deliver goods more quickly. This project is a big investment in South Australia's future. It aims to improve how people and goods move around the state.

Images for kids

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  Main South Road approaching junction with Southern Expressway in 2005, with previous reversible carriageway signage before reconstruction in 2014

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  Going under the Gallipoli Underpass, heading south in April 2012