Tag: road

Speed limits slashed

The 80kph speed limit on two sections of road on the outskirts of Mount Gambier on Lake Terrace East and O’Leary Road has been...

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...

Big win for Shire roads

One of Glenelg Shire’s major timber routes will be significantly upgraded after elected members voted to award a contract for the project through a...

Road to repair

Alocal road notorious for its poor road shoulder conditions is expected to be repaired by end of October. Work on Kangaroo Flat Road was expected...

Road quality ‘unacceptable’

The prevalence of potholes on such roads as the Princes Highway between Mount Gambier and Millicent has been blamed by Transport Minister Tom Koutsantonis...

Council drives road upgrades

Two local rural intersections are set to receive a major upgrade after Grant District Council successfully applied for Federal Government Black Spot funding. The increasingly...

RAA hits the road for safety checks

Key roads in the state’s South East and Murraylands are receiving a safety check-up this week, as part of RAA’s annual Regional Roadshow initiative. The...

City road upgrades to begin

Mount Gambier road users will benefit from four roundabout upgrades and better road pavement along the city’s main thoroughfare. These upgrades are part of the...

‘Gather round’ spend slammed

AWattle Range Council elected member has strongly criticised the State Government for its spending on the AFL Gather Round which brought all 18 teams...

Energy plant access approved

Development of a new $120m renewable energy plant will enter the next phase as Grant District Council has approved Altus Renewables to acquire a...

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...

Wake-up call for drivers

Legislation to officially begin the process of bringing Mobile Phone Detection Cameras (MPDCs) to South Australian roads has passed parliament. The Statutes Amendment (Use of...

Highway upgrade

There are fresh hopes for an upgrade of the Southern Ports Highway between Millicent and Beachport. The 35km section of road is a State Government...