MAIN NORTH ROAD, EVANSTON PARK

The Hon. J.S.L. DAWKINS (14:54): I seek leave to make a brief explanation before asking the Minister for Road Safety a question about the Main North Road at Evanston Park. Leave granted.

The Hon. J.S.L. DAWKINS: In recent months, the Department of Transport, Energy and Infrastructure has made substantial alterations to Main North Road, adjacent to the new bulky goods precinct at Evanston. One of the alterations has seen the removal of the slip lane that previously allowed traffic from Krieg Road, Evanston Park, to turn right and head north into Gawler. Krieg Road is a main feeder road which carries much of the significant levels of traffic that emanates out of Evanston Park and Evanston Heights. Constituents in the area have pointed out that it is extremely difficult, and even dangerous, to make a right-hand turn without the slip lane. I can testify to this, as I regularly travel past this junction. Community representations were made to the Minister for Transport and DTEI in early September, but there has been no response. My questions are:

1. Will the minister take urgent action to ensure that the slip lane is restored for Krieg Road traffic turning right onto Main North Road?

2. Will the minister investigate why the slip lane was removed, as it seems that its existence would not impact on traffic entering or leaving the nearly completed bulky goods precinct?

The Hon. CARMEL ZOLLO (Minister for Correctional Services, Minister for Road Safety, Minister for Gambling, Minister Assisting the Minister for Multicultural Affairs) (14:55): I thank the honourable member for his question in relation to what appears to be some major works or upgrades on Main North Road at Evanston Park. He has mentioned that he has made representation to the Minister for Transport, Energy and Infrastructure in the other place and is awaiting a response. I will endeavour to seek some advice from the minister and bring back a response, in particular, the reason for the removal of that particular slip lane.