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Freeway works locked in to fix crash-damaged barrier
Thursday 7 May 2026
Speed restrictions put in place following a truck crash on the South Eastern Freeway last month are set to lift by the end of next week, with night works to repair damaged safety barriers commencing on Sunday.
Works will be undertaken each night from this Sunday, 10 May through until Thursday, 14 May, with lane and speed restrictions in place between 7pm and 6am.
The Freeway will stay open during works and commuters will be asked to slow down, follow the directions of traffic controllers, and observe signage when travelling through the area.
Speed limits will be restricted to 40km/h while crews are on site, increasing to 60km/h during the day.
Temporary repairs made immediately following the April crash allowed speed limits around the Crafers exit to be safely lifted from 40km/h to 80km/h for the interim period.
Following the works, speed limits in this area will return to the regular limits – 90km/h on the down track and 100km/h on the up track.
Works on a $200 million Managed Motorway between Crafers and Glen Osmond are set to commence in late 2026.
The project, co-funded by the Australian and South Australian governments, will include improved signage and the installation of moveable centre barriers, allowing contraflow.
It follows a $150 million upgrade of the Heysen Tunnels completed in 2024, and the earlier implementation of a managed motorway between Crafers and Stirling.