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The South Australian Government is developing a new strategy for the next ten years: South Australia’s Road Safety Strategy to 2031.

The Department for Infrastructure and Transport reminds public transport users that the partial closure of the Gawler rail line between Adelaide and Salisbury during the September/October school holidays has been extended until Christmas Day.

With most of South Australia’s outback roads affected by the recent heavy rainfall, outback travellers are reminded to plan ahead, stay up to date with current road warnings and drive to conditions.

The Department for Infrastructure and Transport advises there will be a temporary closure of the Narrung Ferry service from 10am to 2pm on Wednesday, 14 October (weather permitting).

Motorists are advised of upcoming partial closures of the Heysen Tunnels to allow for essential safety maintenance works.

The Adelaide Oval Footy Express will operate at full capacity for Port Adelaide’s Qualifying Final against Geelong on Thursday, 1 October to enable spectators to socially distance as much as possible.

The Department for Infrastructure and Transport advises there will be a temporary closure of the Morgan Ferry service from 9am to 1pm on Wednesday, 21 October (weather permitting).

South Australians are being urged to put safety first when they’re out on the sea, the river or a lake as part of National Safe Boating Week from 26 September – 2 October.

The Department for Infrastructure and Transport advises there will be temporary full closures of the Belair and Outer Harbor/Grange rail lines from approximately 7:30pm on Sunday, 27 September until 5:30am on Monday, 28 September for essential electrical maintenance.

The Department for Infrastructure and Transport advises there will be temporary closures of the Wellington Ferry service from 9:30am to 3pm on Tuesday, 15 September and Thursday, 17 September (weather permitting).