Permanent Closure Traffic Proposal: Portion of Chesser Street between Grenfell Street and French Street.

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Image of Chesser Street from the section between the corner of French Street and Grenfell Street. In the image you can see parked cars and pedestrians walking along Chesser Street towards Grenfell Street.

Proposal to permanently close a section of Chesser Street (from French Street to Grenfell street) to traffic.


Update: 19 May 2021

Notice is hereby given that Council at its meeting of 11 May 2021 resolved to close a portion of road, known as Chesser Street between Grenfell Street and French Street, Adelaide, to improve pedestrian amenity, safety and to increase vibrancy in Adelaide’s emerging laneways.

The closure will commence in the second half of 2021 in conjunction with the streetscape upgrade. Further updates will be posted here as they occur.

Project Information

The City of Adelaide hereby gives notice that it is proposing to permanently close a portion of Chesser Street between Grenfell Street and French Street, Adelaide to improve pedestrian amenity, safety and to increase vibrancy in Adelaide’s emerging laneways - see below:

Proposed closure of Chesser Street from French Street to Grenfell Street

Pursuant to the section 32 of the Road Traffic Act 1961, the City of Adelaide is required to undertake public consultation when proposing to close a road as a through road for motor vehicles.

Background

Council has received a request from the owners of 77 & 95 Grenfell Street to permanently close a portion of Chesser Street (between French Street and Grenfell Street to traffic. The closure would allow for this section of Chesser Street to be upgraded (see Chesser Street proposed concepts), which would be funded by the owners of 77 and 95 Grenfell Street.

The potential upgrade would enhance the recently introduced shared use zone by improving conditions for pedestrians, especially the visually impaired and those with accessibility issues. The upgrade would also increase vibrancy in Adelaide’s emerging laneways.

See below for more information on the proposed permanent closure of this section of Chesser Street and the potential upgrades, an opportunity to provide feedback, and to view the proposed concepts:

Information SheetProposed Chesser Street Concepts


Click here or on the Question Form tab below to provide your feedback.

All submissions must be received by Council by 5pm, Tuesday 20 April 2021

Proposal to permanently close a section of Chesser Street (from French Street to Grenfell street) to traffic.


Update: 19 May 2021

Notice is hereby given that Council at its meeting of 11 May 2021 resolved to close a portion of road, known as Chesser Street between Grenfell Street and French Street, Adelaide, to improve pedestrian amenity, safety and to increase vibrancy in Adelaide’s emerging laneways.

The closure will commence in the second half of 2021 in conjunction with the streetscape upgrade. Further updates will be posted here as they occur.

Project Information

The City of Adelaide hereby gives notice that it is proposing to permanently close a portion of Chesser Street between Grenfell Street and French Street, Adelaide to improve pedestrian amenity, safety and to increase vibrancy in Adelaide’s emerging laneways - see below:

Proposed closure of Chesser Street from French Street to Grenfell Street

Pursuant to the section 32 of the Road Traffic Act 1961, the City of Adelaide is required to undertake public consultation when proposing to close a road as a through road for motor vehicles.

Background

Council has received a request from the owners of 77 & 95 Grenfell Street to permanently close a portion of Chesser Street (between French Street and Grenfell Street to traffic. The closure would allow for this section of Chesser Street to be upgraded (see Chesser Street proposed concepts), which would be funded by the owners of 77 and 95 Grenfell Street.

The potential upgrade would enhance the recently introduced shared use zone by improving conditions for pedestrians, especially the visually impaired and those with accessibility issues. The upgrade would also increase vibrancy in Adelaide’s emerging laneways.

See below for more information on the proposed permanent closure of this section of Chesser Street and the potential upgrades, an opportunity to provide feedback, and to view the proposed concepts:

Information SheetProposed Chesser Street Concepts


Click here or on the Question Form tab below to provide your feedback.

All submissions must be received by Council by 5pm, Tuesday 20 April 2021

  • CLOSED: This survey has concluded.

    Do you support the proposed closure of this portion of Chesser Street?

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