| Funding Program: | Investment Road and Rail Program |
| Status: | In planning |
| Transport Mode: | Road |
| Expected Start/Finish: | Mid 2021 - Mid 2022 |
| Estimated Project Cost: | $9,500,000 |
| Australian Government Contribution: | $7,600,000 |
| State: | NT |
Project DescriptionUpgrades to five sections of the Stuart Highway in regional areas of the Northern Territory:
- Pavement strengthening and widening between chainages 549.1-550.8km and 595.5-597.5km
- Pavement rehabilitation at Renner Springs (between chainages 824.5-826.5km), Elizabeth River to Jenkins Road (between chainages 8.7-39.6km) and North of Tropic of Capricorn (various sections between chainages 1218-1461km)
BenefitsBenefits include:
- Improved efficiency and network reliability
- Improved connectivity between people with jobs and services, and goods with markets
- Improved accessibility and connectivity of road networks
- Improved road safety for all road users
FundingThe Australian Government committed $7.6 million towards this $9.5 million project, in partnership with the Northern Territory Government. TimetableThe project is scheduled to start in mid 2021 with construction to be completed by mid 2022. |
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Project details last updated: 12/10/2020
