Regional Roads

In reply to Mr PEDERICK (Hammond) (2 November 2022).

The Hon. G.G. BROCK (Stuart—Minister for Local Government, Minister for Regional Roads, Minister for Veterans Affairs):

1. I am advised by the Department for Infrastructure and Transport that works are progressing on three new overtaking lanes on the Augusta Highway as part of the Rural Roads Safety Package and the Princes Highway Corridor Upgrade, which are jointly funded by the Australian and South Australian governments on an 80:20 basis. The three overtaking lanes are located to the south of Redhill, north of Lochiel and south of Horrocks Pass intersection—a summary of works is below:

Redhill overtaking lane (southbound)

Localised SA Water service relocation works have recently been completed; and

Major earthworks are expected to commence in December 2022 (weather permitting), with the lane expected to be open to traffic mid-2023.

Lochiel overtaking lane (southbound)

No SA Water services are impacted for this upgrade; and

Construction is nearing completion with the final seal and line marking scheduled to occur in December 2022 (weather permitting).

Horrocks Pass Road, Winninowie overtaking lane (northbound)

Impact to existing SA Water services has been identified as part of the detailed design to accommodate the works. Early engagement with SA Water will be undertaken to implement the necessary service relocations in advance of the main construction works.

Construction is scheduled to commence in April 2023.