The Transforming Jetty Road Glenelg project elevates Glenelg as Adelaide’s premier coastal shopping, dining and entertainment destination. This once-in-a-generation development preserved Jetty Road’s unique culture and history, future-proofing it for generations to come.

The project has transformed the precinct into a modern, safe, vibrant and accessible destination for all who live here and visit.

The eye-catching, colourful entry statement Elysian Fields, on the corner near Brighton Road, now welcomes people to Jetty Road, Glenelg, symbolising their arrival in Adelaide’s premier coastal destination.

Construction was delivered in stages across the Jetty Road precinct, with major construction works accelerated to align with the temporary suspension of the Glenelg tram services as part of the State Government’s Tram Grade Separation Project. This brought the expected completion date forward by almost 18 months, from the end of 2027 to the second half of 2026.

The project has now entered its final phase, with all major construction works complete. Final inspections and quality assurance activities are underway along with some minor remedial works to ensure a high-quality finished outcome.

Reclaim Jetty Road for pedestrians

We’ve installed traffic lights at the intersection of Jetty Road/Moseley Street to provide pedestrians with protected crossing times through this busy area.

We’ve installed continuous footpaths on side streets and laneways to meet Disability Discrimination Act standards and give pedestrians priority over vehicles.

We’re also reducing the speed limit on Jetty Road to 30 km/h to improve community safety.

The corner of Jetty Road and Colley Terrace will remain open to all vehicles.

Elevate South Australia’s top coastal destination

We’ve made the footpaths the same level as the road from the junction of Jetty Road and Sussex Street to the junction of Colley Terrace and Hope Street. This, along with mountable kerbs for some parking spaces, makes this a flexible area for use for events and activations.

We’ll be working with Moseley Square businesses to develop plans for refreshing the outdoor dining area on the southern side of the square, creating an attractive path to the world-renowned Glenelg Beach and Glenelg Jetty.

Develop a greener and modern precinct

We’ve laid new Juperana stone pavers along Jetty Road to give it a consistent look, with the lighter colour helping to reduce urban heat.

We’ve added greenery and trees where we can, refreshing street furniture, and increasing space that can be used for outdoor dining.

Improve infrastructure for future generations

We’ve improved stormwater networks, kerbing and road surfaces in the precinct. We’ve maintained as many car parks as we can, removing only 24 car parks across the Jetty Road precinct to install the new traffic lights, comply with current road regulations and increase greenery. More than 3,000 on and off-street parking spaces will remain available through the Jetty Road precinct.

We’ve also kept public transportation as it is—trams and buses will continue to serve Glenelg residents and visitors.