Construction on the final stage of the Newton Boulevard extension has commenced in a bid to relief traffic congestion for Munno Para and Munno Para West residents.

Set to open in the first half of 2025, the road will link to Stebonheath Road to increase route options to Mark Oliphant College and new allotments in the Playford Alive precinct, easing traffic congestion on Curtis Road.

Curtis Road has been a longstanding issue for northern suburbs motorists during peak hours as it is the main connector road to the Northern Expressway for residents of Smithfield, Blakeview, Andrews Farm, Munno Para and fellow neighbouring suburbs.

Member for Light, Tony Piccolo MP, wrote to the former Liberal Minister for Transport and Infrastructure, the Hon Stephan Knoll, back in 2019 asking that the Newton Boulevard extension be constructed and opened for use as soon as is practicable.

The Malinauskas Labor Government delivered on their election commitment to spend $250,000 on a traffic study to help inform the infrastructure required to alleviate the traffic pressure on the Playford Council-owned Curtis and Dalkeith roads.

Mr Piccolo is delighted Newton Boulevard will deliver one of the fastest growing regions and its residents with the improved traffic flow required as motorists continue to increase.

“The extension of Newton Boulevard will make a real difference to many families in the Munno Para West area to avoid the congestion on Curtis Road,” said Mr Piccolo.

“Daily commutes to key educational and retail facilities will be made smoother and more manageable for parents, families and regular commuters in the Playford area.”

As part of the Newton Boulevard construction, 178 land allotments have been sold and a total of 282 are being created.

With 175 allotments priced at or below the affordable price point for land of $222,750 and State Government scrapping stamp duty on new build for first home buyers, Mr Piccolo believes “this development is a welcome addition.”

“(it’s) providing affordable land stock, helping young families enter the housing market.

“Its location near important facilities like schools, medical services and general shopping is beneficial for families and will help reduce their day-to-day cost of living.”

Member for Taylor and Minister for Housing and Urban Development, Housing Infrastructure and Planning, Nick Champion MP, said, “This is an important milestone in the Playford Alive Project” that is projected to house more than 40,000 people by the end of 2027.

“This will cut driving time for local residents and relieve some of the stress on nearby Curtis Road,” said Minister Champion.

“Land allotments at Playford Alive are proving incredibly popular with young South Australians building their first home.”