Tag: highway

Highway of hell!

Arecent road survey has identified the Southern Ports Highway as one of the most concerning roads in the Barker electorate, according to Member for...

Major road upgrades under way

Major roads will be closed due to roadworks this week as part of the $190m Princes Highway Corridor Upgrade program which is delivering infrastructure...

Funding sought for overtaking lane

State Transport Minister Tom Koutsantonis is looking at funding options for a long promised overtaking lane on the Riddoch Highway, north of Mount Gambier.
The...

Barker MP ‘wrong about government investment’

Ivisited the Limestone Coast last year for the opening of Wulanda Recreation and Convention Centre.
What struck me about the region, along with its renowned...

Region’s roads surveyed

The latest in road safety mapping technology is traversing the region as of last week to survey state-maintained roads in the South East.
iPAVE will...

Blaze blocks highway

The Riddoch Highway was closed to traffic yesterday following a fire near Willalooka.
The blaze started about 11am on land near Cannawigara Road, Chain Pump...

Speedster nabbed

AVictorian man has been reported for driving at an extreme speed in the South East last week.
About 7pm on January 26 police were conducting...

Drivers on notice

Limestone Coast drivers have been put on notice by local police this Easter in a bid to keep the roads fatality free. Extra resources are...

Highway upgrades begin

Upgrades on the Wimmera Highway near Naracoorte, including two new junctions, started last week, in a bid to improve road safety and freight productivity. The...

Transport route safety stepped up

Two culverts will be replaced on the Princes Highway between Kingston and Millicent next year. The culvert replacements will increase safety and accessibility for heavy...

Limestone Coast projects prepared

Various infrastructure projects are set to start across the Limestone Coast this year. Minister for Infrastructure and Transport Tom Koutsantonis said the projects were expected...