Sturt Highway Corridor Upgrade
The Australian and South Australian governments have committed $87.5 million (80:20) to upgrade the Sturt Highway, between Renmark and Gawler. Extending approximately 210km, this section of Sturt Highway passes through the townships of Nuriootpa, Truro, Blanchetown, Waikerie, Barmera, Berri and Renmark.
The upgrade will improve safety, improve freight efficiency and support regional economic growth. Works may include:
- Road rehabilitation works including shoulder sealing, resurfacing and upgraded barriers.
- Additional overtaking lanes.
- Improved and additional rest areas.
- Safety enhancements at key junctions of the Sturt Highway.
- A widened section of Highway near the Renmark caravan park to allow for movement of larger trucks.
Current Works
Location | Scope | Start Date* | Expected Completion (Weather Permitting) | Latest Works Notice |
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Truro | Pavement Rehabilitation | October 2024 | December 2024 | Works notice |
Barmera | Pavement Rehabilitation | October 2024 | December 2024 | Works Notice |
Waikerie | Pavement Rehabilitation | November 2024 | December 2024 | Works notice |
Sturt Highway/Junction Road/Airport Road | Intersection Upgrade | In planning | In planning |
*Dates in the future are indicative
Completed Works
Location | Scope | Completion Date |
---|---|---|
Approximately 20kms east of Truro | New eastbound overtaking lane | May 2024 |
Between Bower Boundary Road and Stonefield Road | Pavement Rehabilitation | May 2024 |
Approximately 2kms west of Renmark | Road widening | June 2021 |
Between Truro and approximately 20kms west of Renmark | Shoulder sealing and apron sealing | July 2021 |
Old Sturt Highway/Jury Road/Fuller Road | Intersection Upgrade | May 2022 |
Approximately 5kms west of Truro and 3kms east of Truro | Pavement rehabilitation | July 2022 |
Sturt Highway/Holder Top Road | Junction upgrade | September 2022 |
Sturt Highway/Old Sturt Highway (east) junction | Junction upgrade | December 2022 |
Sturt Highway/Old Sturt Highway (west) junction | Junction upgrade | September 2022 |
Stockyard Plain | Upgrade to existing eastbound rest areas | December 2022 |
Kingston on Murray | Upgrade to exisiting eastbound and westbound rest areas | March 2023 |
Approximately 20kms east of Waikerie | new eastbound overtaking lane | March 2023 |
Approximately 20kms west of Blanchetown | New eastbound overtaking lane | March 2023 |
Approximately 2kms northeast of Gawler and approximately 1kms northeast of Nuriootpa | Pavement Rehabilitation | May 2023 |
Yamba | Existing westbound rest area upgrade | June 2023 |
Shea-Oak Log | New eastbound rest area | October 2023 |
Annadale | New eastbound rest area | October 2023 |
Further Information
For more information, or to register for project update please:
- subscribe for project updates
- email: DIT.engagement@sa.gov.au
- call: 1300 794 880