A key freight route in Port Lincoln, South Australia will receive important upgrades as part of the latest Federal Government funding release.
The upgrades are aimed at increasing safety outcomes and productivity for heavy vehicle operations in the region.
The intersection of Porter Street, Liverpool Street and Railway Place, at the end of the Lincoln Highway, will receive traffic signals, a dedicated right-hand turn lane, improved drainage, widening and pavement works.
“Investment in segments of our roads which are well-utilised by heavy vehicles has never been more important, with many of our communities grappling with ongoing flooding and tightening supply chains,” said Carol Brown, Federal Assistant Minister for Infrastructure and Transport.
The $3.6 million put towards the project comes from the Heavy Vehicle Safety and Productivity Program which has committed an ongoing $65 million per year to state, territory and local governments.
This builds on the Federal Government’s $140 million commitment to upgrade heavy vehicle rest areas over the next ten years which is expected to begin later this year.