• Funding program Investment Road and Rail Program
  • Status Completed
  • Transport mode Road
  • Expected start/finish Early 2021 - Late 2024
  • Estimated project cost $100,000,000
  • Australian Government contribution $80,000,000
  • Local Council/Shire Clare & Gilbert Valleys Council,Town of Gawler,Light Regional Council,District Council of Mount Remarkable,Northern Areas Council
  • State SA

Project description

This project will include the installation of overtaking lanes and shoulder sealing at various locations, including between Clare and Auburn and south of Giles Corner. The project will also introduce improvements to the Gladstone level-crossing by extending the rail loop serving the Gladstone silo site, and the replacement of a bridge and culvert north of Melrose.

Benefits

The project will improve safety for all road users and improve connectivity to regional roads and our freight networks.

Funding

The Australian Government is funding on an 80:20 ratio in conjunction with the SA Government.

Timetable

Construction commenced in early 2021 and is expected to be completed by early 2025.

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