Departmental media releases

The wheels are in motion for speed limits on beaches across South Australia to be lowered to improve safety, following extensive public consultation earlier this year.

Larger, more visible road signs have been installed at 14 intersections in McLaren Vale as part of a $4.2 million election commitment to improve road safety in the popular wine and tourism region.

Eight newly designed wildlife warning signs have been installed across six locations on Kangaroo Island in a bid to curb roadkill and improve road safety.

Public transport users and locals are being encouraged to have their say on plans for the expanded Crafers Park ‘n’ Ride.

The state budget will see the South Australian Government increase road maintenance funding to Kangaroo Island Council by a further $1.5 million per annum (indexed), to help improve and maintain roads across the popular tourist destination.

The construction of two new overtaking lanes is the latest step in the Horrocks Highway upgrade project, delivering safer journeys along the key freight route.

Work to upgrade two Augusta Highway junctions south of Crystal Brook in South Australia’s mid-north will begin in early June 2023, as part of a program of upgrades to improve safety, connectivity and freight efficiency along the highway.

The Joy Baluch AM Bridge in Port Augusta is now operating in its fully duplicated configuration, with traffic flowing on dual lanes in each direction.

Floodway upgrades along Kempe Road and Anne Beadell Highway, near Coober Pedy in the state’s Far North, have gotten underway to improve the resilience of the roads and keep outback townships connected during future flooding events.

The Department for Infrastructure and Transport advises there will be a temporary closure of the Purnong Ferry service from 10am to 2pm on Wednesday, 14 June (weather permitting).