More than $100 million of Federal and Northern Territory Government funds are being invested in new works to increase the capacity of Tiger Brennan Drive.
Works to upgrade the key Darwin arterial commenced on 9 December 2014 and construction of various elements of the project is expected to be completed in mid-2016.
Tiger Brennan Drive links Darwin’s Central Business District with suburban Berrimah and continues to a connection with the Stuart Highway at Palmerston.
The two-lane single carriageway currently carries more than 22,000 vehicles a day, and is already at capacity during peak hours.
Once completed, the project will reduce traffic delays and ease the frustration of drivers by increasing the road capacity.
Northern Territory Minister for Transport, Peter Styles, said construction would include the duplication of nine kilometres of inbound lanes and one additional bridge structure at Hidden Valley.
“There will also be four major intersection upgrades and installation of a shared path for cyclists and pedestrians. Most of the works will be done adjacent to the current road to minimise any traffic impacts,” Mr Styles said.
“This project will also improve investment opportunities for local business in the region through improved productivity on the road.”
The Tiger Brennan Drive duplication is jointly funded, with the Federal Government injecting $70 million and the Northern Territory Government contributing $33 million.