THE Brown’s Well Highway between Loxton and Pinnaroo Road will undergo a $13.5 million package of works through the State Government’s regional roads projects safety improvements program.
The works will include approximately 100km of shoulder sealing, 7km of pavement rehabilitation, new line marking, replacement of guide posts, the installation of audio tactile edge lines, and approximately 10km of safety barrier.
Member for Chaffey Tim Whetstone said the project was in support of the government’s commitment to raise the speed limit to 110km/h on the stretch of road for drivers’ safety.
“This was an election promise and now we are getting on with fixing the Brown’s Well Highway to get the speed limit back to 110km/h,” he said.
“This investment of $13.5 million will improve safety, productivity and efficiency on this key freight road route into our region.”
According to Mr Whetstone, the proposed audio tactile edge lines on the road will create noise and vibration when a vehicle strays from the road, which, together with the shoulder sealing, will reduce the risk of run-off crashes.
Additionally, the installation of the safety barrier will protect road users from roadside hazards.
Mr Whetstone said it was important construction kept progressing in order to fix the state’s regional roads.
“The Brown’s Well Highway is used extensively for permit and wide-load vehicles, and as a tourist route,” he said.
“This work to restore the 110km/h is a measure to make the highway safer to use, remembering the cessation of rail means more trucks.
“It will be wonderful to see this work underway which will improve safety and help save lives on our country roads.”
Work on the highway is scheduled to commence mid-year if the weather permits, with the speed limit expected to be sign posted by the second quarter of 2021.
South Australian company McMahon Service Australia will undertake works Monday to Saturday from 7am to 5pm, and motorists are advised to take extra care of workers on site and to observe speed and lane restrictions through the area.