| Funding Program: | Northern Australia Roads Program |
| Status: | Under construction |
| Transport Mode: | Road |
| Expected Start/Finish: | Late 2019 - Late 2021 |
| Estimated Project Cost: | $77,880,000 |
| Australian Government Contribution: | $62,300,000 |
| State: | NT |
Project DescriptionThe Arnhem Highway is the major land transport route between the Stuart Highway and Kakadu National Park. In addition, the Arnhem Highway services the towns and communities of Humpty Doo, Marrakai, Corroboree, Jabiru and Arnhem Land.
This project involves construction of approximately 6.6km of new road alignment on the existing road corridor to a finished road level of approximately 4 metres above the floodplain, including a series of multi-span bridge structures along the length of the floodplain. BenefitsThis project will improve road reliability for road users between the Stuart Highway and Mount Bundy.
The project will provide the following benefits:
- improved flood immunity at the Adelaide River floodplain
- increased route reliability and accessibility on the Stuart Highway
- reduced duration and frequency of road closures, through improved pavement strength and flood immunity
FundingThe Australian Government has committed up to $62.30 million towards this $77.88 million project. TimetableConstruction works commenced in September 2019 and are expected to be in completed late 2021. |
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Project details last updated: 30/09/2019
