About the project

We upgraded the Barrier Highway from Burra to Riverton, to improve long term safety and efficiency for all road users.

Works on these upgrades commenced May 2024 and were completed in December 2024.

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Project background

Extending approximately 62 km, this section of Barrier Highway passes through the townships of Burra, Hanson, Porter Lagoon, Black Springs, Manoora and Saddleworth.

Barrier Highway is a key transport corridor, connecting South Australia to the far and central west of New South Wales. It also services as the main link for tourism, agriculture, farming and freight for the mid-north region in South Australia.

These upgrades will deliver improvements to freight movements, support regional economic growth and improved safety for all road users.

The proposed upgrades along this section of Barrier Highway include pavement rehabilitation and sealing, shoulder widening and sealing, installation of safety barriers, new line marking and vegetation management (to improve sight distances and improve safety).

We are also undertaking upgrades to the Barrier Highway between Cockburn and Burra.

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