Culvert upgrades to South Australia’s Horrocks Highway are set to boost the road’s ability to support larger freight vehicles, with road trains up to 36.5 metres in length expected to soon be able to travel the corridor.
Over 1800 travel the section of the highway being improved every day, including 230 heavy vehicles.
Early works started on February 6 and will operate from Monday to Friday between the hours of 7am to 5pm until early March 2025.
Some Saturday work may be required.
Following the completion of early works and commencement of major works the road will be reduced to a single road and diverted around the worksite via a temporary access track.
The project is expected to be completed in July.
“This culvert upgrade will help the Horrocks Highway support larger heavy vehicles, making freight transportation more efficient and improving safety for all motorists in the region,” a Department for Infrastructure and Transport says.
“We appreciate the patience of local drivers while these works get underway, and every effort will be made to minimise disruptions.”
The $4 million project will support 15 full-time jobs during the construction period.
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