The Northern Territory Government has supercharged Central Australia’s freight network by sealing 150km of the Tanami Road.
The $197 million investment will reportedly slash travel times, boost safety and unlock vital freight corridors across the region.
Minister for Logistics and Infrastructure, Bill Yan, said the project marks a major milestone in opening up the Territory and supporting regional economic development.
“The Tanami Road is a lifeline for many industries and communities across Central Australia – this upgrade will make travel safer, faster and more reliable,” said Yan.
The project, jointly funded by the Northern Territory and Australian Governments, has sealed a 150km stretch of road from Yuendumu to west of Chilla Well. The work was delivered in two stages: 60km in the first stage and 90km in the second.
Tanami Road is a key inter-regional freight and access route linking Alice Springs to Western Australia, servicing remote Indigenous communities, pastoral stations and mining operations.
A further 11.8km of road was sealed by Exact Contracting in 2021 as part of early works to accelerate progress.
The Territory and Australian Governments have committed $289 million in the Budget 2025-26 to continue upgrading the Tanami.
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