The Transforming Jetty Road Glenelg project will elevate Glenelg as Adelaide’s premiere coastal shopping, dining and entertainment destination. This once-in-a-generation development will preserve Jetty Road’s unique culture and history, while also future-proofing it for generations to come.

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

Renewal work in the City zone, which extends west of Brighton Road to the Partridge / Gordon streets intersection, is nearing completion.

An eye-catching entry statement on the corner near Brighton Road will welcome people to Jetty Road, Glenelg and let them know they have arrived in Adelaide’s premier coastal destination.

Coast and Transition zone construction

Major construction work begins in August 2025 and includes temporary restrictions to vehicle access to sections of Jetty Road.

The construction schedule has been accelerated to allow work in the roadway to be undertaken while the Glenelg tram line is temporarily suspended as part of the State Government’s Tram Grade Separation Project.

This also means that the expected completion date of the Transforming Jetty Road Glenelg project has been brought forward more than 12 months, from the end of 2027 to the second half of 2026.

Reclaim Jetty Road for pedestrians

We’re installing traffic lights at the intersection of Jetty Road/Moseley Street to give pedestrians protected times to cross this busy area.

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

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

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

Elevate South Australia’s top coastal destination

We’re making 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, will make 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 to create an attractive path to the world-renowned Glenelg Beach and Glenelg Jetty.

Develop a greener and modern precinct

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

We’re adding 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’re improving stormwater networks, kerbing and road surfaces in the precinct. We’re maintaining 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 will remain available through the Jetty Road precinct.

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