Infrastructure boost for the Northern Territory

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Works are underway on the Stuart Highway duplication in the Northern Territory, as progress continues on additional infrastructure upgrades throughout the region.

BMD Group are extending and duplicating the Stuart Highway 200 metres before Cyprus Road to 300 metres past Uralla Road. The duplication will enhance safety for road users and increase the flood immunity of the connection.

In addition to the duplication, a new link road intersection positioned between Cyprus Street and Uralla Road will be constructed, Uralla Road intersection will be realigned and safety upgrades applied to the Cyprus Street intersection.

The upgrades will see the existing two-lane highway upgraded to four-lanes, extending the existing duplication from the Katherine CBD southbound. Stormwater, sewer and electrical upgrades will be undertaken as part of the works.

These upgrades complement the $10 million flood mitigation works which will take place in Katherine North this year.

Minister for Infrastructure, Planning and Logistics, Eva Lawler said the duplication project follows the release of the Infrastructure Commission’s Blueprint in February – which stated that infrastructure should support the social and economic opportunities throughout the Northern Territory.

“These upgrades will enhance safety for road users and improve flood protection in Katherine East, while also supporting the development of parcels in the Supporting Growth in Katherine East project,” Lawler said.

This project is being jointly delivered with the Australian Government to improve road safety outcomes for Territorians.

Construction on the duplication is expected to be completed by late 2022.