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1. Roads Under Care and Control of the Commissioner of Highways
Arterial roads in South Australia are usually under the care and control of the Commissioner of Highways pursuant to the Highways Act 1926 (SA).
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for details of these roads. |
If organisations other than DPTI propose to work on these roads, the requirements specified on this page must be complied with.
2. Notification
Before undertaking any work on an Arterial Road, DPTI must be notified.
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for the Notification of Work Impacting DPTI Roads Form. |
3. Roadworks Construction Adjacent to Existing Arterial Roads
Whenever a company or other organisation wishes to construct roadworks on or adjacent to an existing arterial road, a formal agreement or deed with the Commissioner must be signed. This most commonly occurs when constructing access to commercial developments such as shopping centres or installing utility services. The deed will be drafted by the DPTI legal unit.
4. Specification for Excavation and Reinstatement of Existing Road Pavements
Where an organisation undertakes the excavation and reinstatement of an existing pavement on an arterial road (for example, to install or maintain a utility service) the work must comply with the DPTI Specification for Work on Roads by Other Organisations or Companies. This specification also includes requirements for other any work on roads that require temporary traffic control.
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for the Specification for Work on Roads by Other Organisations or Companies. |
5. Reinstated Pavement Configuration
Whenever excavation takes place on an Arterial Road, the pavement must be reconstructed in accordance with the approved configuration.
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