Victor Harbor Road Safety Improvements
As part of the $810 million Fleurieu Connections Projects, the Australian and South Australian governments have committed $15 million, (80:20) for safety upgrades on Victor Harbor Road.
This package aims to improve road safety on the 29 kilometre section of road between Willunga Hill and Victor Harbor, by reducing the risk and severity of road crashes by the inclusion of sealed road shoulders and road centreline treatments. The combination of safety treatments being adopted under this project provides safer outcomes for motorists using this road.
An upgrade of the Hindmarsh Tiers Road and Virgin Road intersection with Victor Harbor Road in planned as part of this package of works. Concept designs have been developed.
Need for the projects
Victor Harbor Road is an important road that connects Adelaide to Victor Harbor and the wider Fleurieu Peninsula. The road is highly utilised on weekends and holidays due to the popularity of the Fleurieu Peninsula as a holiday or day-trip destination. The road is winding, with undulating terrain and the aim is to improve safety in these sections. Between Crows Nest Road to Hindmarsh Tiers Road, there have been 45 crashes resulting in five serious injuries and two fatalities from 2017 to 2021.
The Hindmarsh Tiers Road and Virgin Road intersection has been identified for safety improvement due to a high number of right-angle crashes.
From 2017 to 2021 there have been 11 crashes resulting in one fatality and one serious injury at the intersection.
Hindmarsh Tiers Road and Virgin Road intersection
Benefits of the project
The upgrade of the Hindmarsh Tiers Road and Virgin Road intersection will improve safety for
all road users. It includes dedicated right turning lanes for traffic which will allow unobstructed
through movement of traffic on Victor Harbor Road and avoid rear end collisions.
Upgrading the intersection will also provide motorists turning out of Hindmarsh Tiers Road and
Virgin Road improved visibility of vehicles travelling on Victor Harbor Road, allowing for safer
turn movements.
The proposed treatments include:
- dedicated right turn lane into Hindmarsh Tiers Road from Victor Harbor Road;
- dedicated right turn lane into Virgin Road from Victor Harbor Road;
- re-profiling of the intersection to improve sight distance;
- pavement construction and surfacing; and
- new surfacing and line markings.
Brookman Road Junction
Benefits of the project
The upgrade of the Brookman Road Junction will improve safety for all road users.
Upgrading the junction will also provide motorists turning out of Brookman Road improved visibility of vehicles travelling on Victor Harbor Road, allowing for safer turn movements
The proposed treatments include:
- greater offset of the left turn lane from Victor Harbor Road into Brookman Road to ensure vehicles exiting Brookman Road have a clear line of sight; and
- new road wide centre treatment along Victor Harbor Road
Expected timeline
Construction is anticipated to commence in late 2024.
Victor Harbor Road overtaking lane, Hindmarsh Valley
Community Engagement
Following engagement with the Hindmarsh Valley community and users of Victor Harbor Road we received mixed feedback relating to the location of the Hindmarsh Valley overtaking including particular concerns relating to tree removal and the current speed limits.
We have listened to the community members concerns about the extensive tree removal and the overtaking lane will not be built as initially designed. We will continue to further investigate opportunities to improve safety in the area, including considering other locations and treatment options.
More information
If you have any further enquiries or would like to provide feedback on the preferred locations or register your interest in the project to receive updates, please contact the Engagement team by:
- calling 1300 794 880
- emailing: DIT.Engagement@sa.gov.au
- visit www.dit.sa.gov.au/VHRsafetyimprovements