| Funding Program: | Investment Road and Rail Program |
| Status: | Completed |
| Transport Mode: | Road |
| Expected Start/Finish: | Mid 2016 - Late 2019 |
| Estimated Project Cost: | $24,089,118 |
| Australian Government Contribution: | $24,089,118 |
| State: | NT |
| Corridor: | Perth - Darwin, Brisbane - Darwin |
Project DescriptionThe National Network Fatigue Management and Safety Initiatives are part of the $77 million Northern Territory Roads Package.
The initiatives include intersection upgrades, construction of new rest areas and truck parking bays and various other safety upgrades on the Stuart Highway, Victoria Highway and the Barkly Highway. BenefitsThe projects will improve safety on Northern Territory highways by installing safety features, providing additional rest opportunities for heavy vehicle operators and tourists and by upgrading intersections where safety issues exist. FundingThe Australian Government is providing up to $24.1 million towards this project, including $16.6 million towards the Stuart Highway Upgrade from the Motor Vehicle Registry in Alice Springs to the Herbert Heritage Drive intersection. TimetableConstruction on the various packages of works was completed in late 2019. |
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Project details last updated: 7/09/2020
