A $258 million investment will enhance freight movement and improve safety along two major Northern Territory highways.
The Australian Government is funding $200 million towards progressive duplication of priority sections on the Stuart Highway which will enhance freight movement and improve road safety.
Taking place between Darwin and Katherine, construction is expected to begin in mid-2026 and finish by mid-2028.
The Government is also investing an additional $58.3 million towards the Carpentaria Highway Upgrade.
This funding will upgrade a further 35 kilometres of the highway, improving its efficiency, safety and accessibility for road users.
“I’m proud to be part of a government which is building this country’s future, investing in critical freight and transport corridors like the Stuart Highway,” said Federal Minister for Infrastructure, Transport Regional Development and Local Government, Catherine King.
“This will be transformational for both residents and visitors of Darwin and Katherine, making journeys smoother, safer and more enjoyable.
“This is the transport spine of Australia, and we’re investing $200 million to get it in good nick.”
These upgrades add to a number of projects already committed to the Stuart Highway, including the $171.8 million Northern Territory National Network Highway Upgrades (Phase 2) which are delivering works such as pavement strengthening, widening and resurfacing on priority sections of the Stuart, Victoria and Barkly highways.
In other news, the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator has teamed up with the AFL’s Collingwood Football Club for a new Oversize Overmass and superload safety campaign.
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