Departmental media releases

South Australian company McMahon Services is undertaking works to construct two new overtaking lanes on the Riddoch Highway, improving road safety and increasing freight productivity on the major South East highway.

Two of the largest precast, single-span prestressed concrete girders ever constructed in South Australia have been lifted into place in Port Augusta, as part of the $200 million Joy Baluch AM Bridge Duplication Project.

Motorists travelling north from Port Wakefield can now drive over the new north-bound section of the Wakefield River Bridge, in another milestone for the $124.5 million Port Wakefield Overpass and Highway Duplication Project.

Upgrades to approximately 52 kilometres of Hog Bay Road, on Kangaroo Island, will boost bushfire resilience and improve road safety by improving the main arterial route along the ‘backbone’ of the island.

Road safety and freight productivity have been improved on the main highway corridor between Port Augusta and Whyalla, with four new overtaking lanes on the Eyre and Lincoln highways now open to traffic.

Footy fans and fun runners alike can enjoy FREE travel to and from the city this Sunday 18 September.

The Department for Infrastructure and Transport advises there will be a temporary closure of the Wellington Ferry on Wednesday, 21 September between 10am and 2

The Gawler rail line will be partially closed on select Saturday and Sunday nights during September and October 2022, to safely facilitate upgrade works at Ovingham Railway Station.

The intersection of Eyre Highway and Micky Free Lawrie Drive will be upgraded to improve safety and accessibility to a remote indigenous community.

The State Government is moving to ease inflationary pressure on local businesses, with a fresh approach to commercial construction contracts for firms working on government projects.