Improved Roads on Yorke Peninsula While Concerns About East Coast Highways Remain
Works around the Upper Yorke Peninsula Regional Road Network Upgrade Program commenced approximately one year ago in May 2017. The purpose of the $40 million upgrade is to increase the safety and efficiency for large vehicles, agricultural vehicles and drivers. A major part of the project is to close a “missing link” for 36.5 metre road trains between Adrossan and Port Wakefield on the Yorke Highway, which should lead to an increased freight productivity. The program involves a new roundabout, bridge widening, new overtaking lanes, upgrades to intersections and junctions, shoulder sealing and general safety improvements. Stephen Knoll, Minister for Transport, Infrastructure and Local Government, says that freight transport on the Yorke Peninsula will become more productive and efficient when the works have been completed. “These upgrade works to the Yorke and Copper Coast highways effectively removes the ‘missing link’ in the restricted access vehicle network.”...