| Funding Program: | Northern Australia Roads Program |
| Status: | In planning |
| Transport Mode: | Road |
| Expected Start/Finish: | Mid 2019 - Late 2020 |
| Estimated Project Cost: | $77,880,000 |
| Australian Government Contribution: | $62,300,000 |
| Local Council/Shire: | Coomalie Community Government Council |
| 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 the relignment of approximately 6.5km of the Arnhem Highway across the Adelaide River Floodplains. The new alignment will be parallel to the existing road and will raise the height of the road by 1.3 metres above the current level. 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. TimetableEarly construction works expected to commence in mid 2019 and expected to be completed late 2020. |
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Project details last updated: 23/01/2019
