The Federal and Northern Territory governments have awarded a contract to upgrade a four-way intersection on the Stuart Highway north of Tennant Creek, as part of their continued investment into the region.
The $7.3 million contract has been awarded to local construction company DAC Enterprises.
The project will upgrade the intersection of Warrego and Kaczinsky roads and the Stuart Highway by constructing two staggered T-intersections.
These road works specifically include:
- A dedicated right-turning lane from the Stuart Highway into each road;
- right turns from Warrego and Kaczinski roads onto the Stuart Highway;
- left-turn slip lanes from the Stuart Highway into each road, and;
- a formalised access into the Tennant Creek Speedway from Kaczinsky Road.
The works will bolster motorist safety at the intersection, while also future-proofing it for heavy vehicle activity in the Barkly region.
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“Investing in the Stuart Highway means investing in Territorians,” said Marion Scrymgour, Federal Member for Lingiari.
“The Stuart Highway is the backbone that connects our communities and brings greater business and tourism opportunities.
“Our government sees the economic potential of the Barkly and we’ll continue to invest in infrastructure that helps the region grow.”
