Barrier Highway Safety Upgrades

The Australian and South Australian governments have committed to upgrade the Barrier Highway between Burra and Riverton. These works are jointly funded by the Australian (50%) and South Australian (50%) governments as part of the $168 million Road Safety Program

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We are upgrading the Barrier Highway from Burra to Riverton, to improve long term safety and efficiency for all road users. Works on these upgrades will commence from Monday 6 May 2024. For more information please view for our latest works update.

Project Background

Extending approximately 62kms, 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)

More information

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