Tram closure - Temporary Partial Glenelg Line Closure from Monday 4 August to late January 2026

Modes affected:
Routes affected:

From first service Monday, 4 August 2025 until late January 2026, there will be a temporary partial Glenelg line closure 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.

During the partial line closure, substitute bus services will replace tram services between South Terrace, Adelaide and Moseley Square, Glenelg.

Tram services will continue to operate as normal between:

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

 

Three substitute bus routes will operate during the closure:

 GLN1 – All-stopping service

Operates 7 days a week between Wigley Reserve, Glenelg and South Terrace/Victoria Square via Anzac Highway, Beckman Street, Leader Street, and Goodwood Road.

  • Passengers can transfer to/from trams at South Terrace or remain on the bus to Victoria Square.

 

GLN2 – Limited-stopping service

Operates weekdays only, between Wigley Reserve, Glenelg and Victoria Square via Anzac Highway and Grote Street.

  • Stops at 13 key substitute bus stops, offering a faster journey into the city, including the Central Market, Pirie Street, Rundle Mall, and Stop Y2 Currie Street for access to RAH and Adelaide High School.
  • Operates Monday - Friday:
    • Glenelg to City: 6:58 am - 5:32 pm
    • City to Glenelg: 7:29 am - 6:03 pm

GLN3 – Express service

Operates on weekdays only during morning and afternoon peak periods, between Wigley Reserve, Glenelg and Victoria Square via a direct route along Anzac Highway and Grote Street.

  • Stops at 9 key locations, including Central Market, King William Street, and Currie Street.
  • Operates:
    • Glenelg to City: 7:03 am - 7:53 am
    • City to Glenelg: 4:27 pm - 5:17 pm

 

Passengers can access substitute bus services at the substitute bus stop locations in the tables below: 

Glenelg Line Substitute bus stops 

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

Tram Stop Substitute Bus Stop from Glenelg to South Terrace  Substitute Bus Stop from South Terrace to Glenelg Available Substitute Bus Routes 
  Stop Y2 Currie St -south side  GLN2*, GLN3*
  Sto V4 Currie St south side GLN2*, GLN3*
  Stop V2 King William St west side  GLN2*, GLN3*
  Stop U Victoria Square west side  GLN2*, GLN3*
Victoria Square Stop T1 Victoria Sq - southwest side Stop G1 Victoria Sq - southeast side GLN1
City South Stop Q1 King William St - west side Stop I1 King William St - east side GLN1
South Terrace  Stop O2 Peacock Rd - west side Stop L1 Peacock Rd - east side GLN1
  Stop 1 Anzac Hwy northwest side  Stop 1 Anzac Hwy southeast side GLN2*, GLN3*
Stop 1, Greenhill Rd  Stop 2C Greenhill Rd - north side  Stop 2C Greenhill Rd - south side GLN1
Stop 2, Wayville Stop 4 Leader St - north side Stop 4 Leader St - south side GLN1
Stop 3, Goodwood Rd
Stop 4, Forestville Stop 6 Leader St - north side Stop 6 Leader St - south side GLN1
Stop 5, Black forest  Stop 4 Anzac Hwy - northwest side Stop 4 Anzac Hwy southeast side GLN1
Stop 6, South Rd Stop 6 Anzac Hwy northwest side Stop 6 Anzac Hwy southeast side GLN1, GLN2*
Stop 7, Glandore Stop 7 Anzac Hwy northwest side Stop 7 Anzac Hwy southeast side GLN1, GLN2*
Stop 8, Beckman St Stop 9 Beckman St west side Stop 9 Beckman St east side GLN1
Stop 8 Anzac Hwy west side Stop 8 Anzac Hwy east side GLN2*
Stop 9, South Plympton Stop 182 Cross Rd north side Stop 182 Cross Rd south side GLN1
Stop 10, Marion Rd Stop 183 Cross Rd north side Stop 183 Cross Rd south side GLN1
Stop 11 Anzac Hwy northwest side  Stop 11 Anzac Hwy southeast side  GLN2*, GLN3*
Stop 11, Plympton Park Stop 14 Anzac Hwy northwest side Stop 14 Anzac Hwy southeast side GLN1
Stop 12, Morphett Rd Stop 16 Anzac Hwy northwest side Stop 16 Anzac Hwy southeast side GLN1, GLN2*, GLN3* 
Stop 13, Glengowrie Stop 17 Anzac Hwy north side Stop 17 Anzac Hwy south side GLN1
Stop 14, Glenelg East Stop 19 Anzac Hwy north side Stop 19 Anzac Hwy south side GLN1, GLN2*, GLN3* 
Stop 15, Brighton Rd Stop 21A Brighton Rd north side Stop 21A Brighton Rd east side - south side GLN1, GLN2*, GLN3*
Stop 16, Jetty Rd
Stop 17, Moseley Square  Temp Stop Wrigley Reserve GLN1, GLN2*, GLN3* 
  • GLN2 and GLN3 services operate on weekdays only.  

Plan ahead as journey times may be longer. 

Published: Tuesday 8 July 2025 3:14 PM