Three new South Australian infrastructure projects will share in $690 million in funding, provided by the 2025/26 Federal Budget.
These include $525 million for the High Productivity Vehicle Network (HPVN), $125 million for the Curtis Road Level Crossing Removal and $40 million for the Main South Road upgrade – Myponga to Yankalilla.
The HPVN will deliver upgrades between the South Eastern Freeway and Sturt Highway such as the duplication of the Swanport Bridge and Murray Bridge Township Bypass in Monarto.
The project will provide the necessary infrastructure to enable higher productivity vehicles to bypass Adelaide resulting in fewer trips with reduced vehicle carbon emissions, increased freight efficiency and improved safety for all road users.
Removal of the Curtis Road Level Crossing in Munno Para in northern Adelaide will eliminate the need for road traffic to interact with the Gawler passenger rail line.
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The project will improve safety and support the significant housing development in the region, improving residents’ access to employment, education and recreational services by reducing road and rail network conflicts. The project will also improve travel times within the northern growth area of Adelaide.
The Main South Road upgrade – Myponga to Yankalilla will deliver safety improvement works along Main South Road between Myponga and Yankalilla, including two new overtaking lanes, targeted curve easing and road widening; and widening narrow bridges and culverts.
Catherine King, Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government said the projects are needed to make South Australian roads safer, freight networks more resilient and transport links better to serve communities.
For more information, visit: https://budget.gov.au/
