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Roads heavily impacted by bp Grand Final road closures

25 November, 2025

RAA has crunched the numbers to reveal which routes have been most affected by this year's road closures for the Adelaide Grand Final, with drivers urged to travel before 7:30am if possible to avoid delays.

The Parade, Norwood (Portrush Road to Fullarton Road) fared worst on Monday morning, with a median travel time during the morning peak of around 29 minutes, versus the usual four.

Other routes that were heavily impacted on Monday morning include:

  • Fullarton Road (Greenhill Road to The Parade): 24 minutes compared to the usual nine
  • Payneham Road/North Terrace (Glynburn Road to Hackney Road): 29 minutes compared to the usual 17
  • Greenhill Road (Devereux Road to Fullarton Road): 20 minutes compared to the usual nine
  • Unley Road (Greenhill Road to South Terrace): 10 minutes compared to the usual four
  • The Parade West/Rundle Street (Fullarton Road to Dequetteville Terrace): 14 minutes compared to the usual 4

RAA Senior Manager for Safety and Infrastructure Charles Mountain said commuters looking to avoid delays should try and travel earlier if possible, or consider other transport modes.

“Road closures for the Adelaide Grand Final are in place until 4 December, so if you’re travelling near the east of the CBD before then, have a plan or leave extra time,” Mr Mountain said.

“Our data analysis shows travel times on key routes like The Parade and Fullarton Road north of Greenhill Road increase significantly.

“Travel times are slowest in the morning after 7:30am, so if you’re able to get through before then, you’ll save yourself a lot of time.

“We see thousands of extra vehicles funnelling onto alternative corridors, which is why roads like Unley Road can be slower in the mornings as well.

“Motorists can stay across live traffic conditions by using Traffic SA website, Addinsight App or Google Maps.”

“O-Bahn bus services are another great option as they’re virtually separated from motor vehicle traffic until reaching Grenfell Street.

“Or switch to transport modes like cycling which bypasses the congestion, and can often be quicker during the morning peak.

“Some cycling routes will be faster, but if you ride through Victoria Park or the Park Lands, check for any detours that may be in place.

Pedestrians and riders are also advised that the Victoria Park/Pakapakanthi (Park 16) path linking Fullarton Road and Halifax Street is fully closed until 11:59pm Monday 1 December 2025 with signage installed at both ends.

A full list of road closures can be found on the bp Adelaide Grand Final website.

More information is also available on the City of Adelaide’s website.