6-month partial tram line closure

08 Jul 2025
Tram Grade Separation Porject

There will be a full closure of the whole tram network all day Saturday, 2 August and Sunday, 3 August 2025.

Following this, the Glenelg tram line will remain partially closed between South Terrace, Adelaide and Moseley Square, Glenelg to late January 2026. Full services will resume for the start of the school year in 2026.

There will be substitute bus services in place for all closures.

This is to allow for major works as part of the Tram Grade Separation Projects which will make the journey safer and more reliable for both road and public transport users.

Closure details

Buses will replace trams during the six-month partial closure, connecting with trams arriving and departing at South Terrace tram stop. Substitute bus services will match the tram timetable, operating between 10 to 20 minutes during the day and night, and increasing to every 5 minutes during weekday peak periods.

Substitute bus services will stop at all substitute bus stops as close to the tram stop as possible. There may be longer travel times with modified routes and more congested traffic conditions, so we encourage you to plan ahead.

Tram services will continue to operate as normal between:

  • South Terrace and Royal Adelaide Hospital
  • Botanic Gardens and Entertainment Centre

Glenelg line substitute bus timetables

Weekday substitute bus timetables:

Glenelg to Adelaide
Adelaide to Glenelg

More information on stops and routes: Glenelg line substitute bus map

A mixture of all-stop, limited-stop and express services will be in operation. During peak travel times and major events, there will also be extra replacement buses to cater for demand.

Service details

Accessible services

Every effort is made so that timetabled substitute bus services are accessible for all customers, including the elderly, customers with a disability and those travelling with prams.

If you have concerns about accessing public transport during the tram line closures, we encourage you to contact the substitute bus operator for your line.

  • Glenelg line: contact Torrens Transit on 8292 8100
  • Botanic line: contact Busways on 0401 263 391

For all other queries, please call the Adelaide Metro InfoLine on 1300 311 108 for assistance.

A safer, more connected future

Once completed, upgrades as part of the Tram Grade Separation Projects will deliver significant benefits for commuters and the wider community.

We thank you for your patience while these important works are carried out, ensuring a safer and more efficient tram network for the future.