Speed and lane restrictions as works begin for major resurfacing project between Tollgate and Crafers on the South Eastern Freeway
New traffic delays can be expected on the South Eastern Freeway as crucial road safety works begin this weekend.
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Vital repair works on the South Eastern Freeway will begin this weekend, resulting in traffic restrictions in both directions.
In its first makeover in more than two decades, the road between the Toll Gate and Crafers will be replaced with new asphalt, improving the safety for 54,000 vehicles that drive on the road every day.
The first stage of the $35m project, beginning on Sunday, will involve resurfacing the city-bound lanes of the freeway between the Heysen Tunnels and Mount Barker road at Leawood Gardens.
The works are being done in stages to ensure the freeway remains open to traffic at all times, but restrictions will be in place until July.
One lane of traffic will operate in the uphill direction for all vehicles, while two lanes will be open on the downtrack.
Speed restrictions will also be in place between the Toll Gate and the Stirling Interchange in both directions for the duration of the project.
Transport Minister Corey Wingard said existing pavement will be replaced with new asphalt, providing “long-term safety” for road users.
“These works are the first major asphalting works to be undertaken on this section of the freeway for more than 20 years,” he said.
“Over the next few years you will see a lot of road work signs across the state and while road works can be a hassle, they’re supporting more South Australian jobs and making our roads safer and I thank all South Australians for their patience.”
Mr Wingard said the project is expected to support around 165 jobs.
The federal government committed 80 per cent of the $35m towards the project, which deputy Prime Minister Michael McCormack said was part of a stimulus package aimed at supporting local jobs “during a time of great global uncertainty”.
“The Australian Government continues to roll out these types of major projects across the nation under our record $110 billion infrastructure investment plan,” he said.
The Advertiser reported on Tuesday that police had given up on enforcing truck and bus speeding fines on the South Eastern Freeway.
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