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Hahndorf Traffic Improvement Project

In reply to Mr TEAGUE (Heysen) (18 October 2022).

The Hon. A. KOUTSANTONIS (West Torrens—Minister for Infrastructure and Transport, Minister for Energy and Mining): I am advised that upgrading the Verdun Interchange to a full interchange will allow vehicles travelling northeast (i.e. between Verdun and Mount Barker) to use the South Eastern Freeway rather than Hahndorf's main street.

I am advised the total traffic reduction of 990 vehicles per day for the entire Main Street comprises:

880 less vehicles per day for cars and light vehicles;

resulting in a 22 per cent reduction north of Pine Avenue, and a 38 per cent reduction to the south of Pine Avenue of the light through traffic; and

110 less vehicles per day for trucks, buses and heavy vehicles.

Resulting in a 37 per cent reduction north of Pine Avenue, and a 55 per cent reduction to the south of Pine Avenue of the through trucks, buses and heavy vehicles.

Improvements to Hahndorf's main street will further reduce traffic volumes by making the route less desirable for through traffic, particularly for larger trucks.