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Date Time $100 million to bolster road safety in South Australia Fifteen new road safety projects are about to start rolling out across South Australia as part of the first tranche of a road safety package worth more than $100 million, designed to reduce road trauma and save lives. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Development Michael McCormack said tranche one works would start imminently and be completed by June to improve safety and support jobs as...

Date Time $10 million available to drive road safety innovation Funding is now available to support a safer road system and drive down road trauma, with applications open under Round 2 of the $12 million Road Safety Innovation Fund. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Development Michael McCormack said the program will provide grants to fund innovative research and technology development, supporting the Australian Government’s road safety agenda. ...

Date Time $6 million in road safety funding flows across Canberra New road safety upgrades and improvements will be delivered in Canberra thanks to funding from the Australian and Australian Capital Territory Governments. ACT Minister for Transport and City Services Chris Steel said the ACT Government would join with the Commonwealth to invest in improved safety on the Territory’s road network, supporting the local economy and creating jobs. “With this funding, the ACT Government will inves...

Premium Content Subscriber only Work is underway on $11.5 million worth of safety upgrades to the Peak Downs Highway, north of Clermont. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Development Michael McCormack said the Wolfang Road intersection would be upgraded, along with three sections of the highway, between Tea Tree Creek bridge and Myall Creek crossing. “The highway is being strengthened and widened, making it safer for oversized and over-mass vehicles...

Queensland Transport and Main Roads Minister Mark Bailey said traffic volumes were expected to increase on the Peak Downs Highway. “Just over 3km of road will be widened to 9m, with one-metre shoulders, to increase separation between heavy vehicles, caravans and light vehicles,” Mr Bailey said. “Widening three sections will enable safer overtaking opportunities, so drivers don’t take unnecessary risks. “We’re also tackling fatigue for heavy vehicle drivers by upgrading two informal ...

Australian governments fail to reach 30 per cent reduction targets for deaths and serious injuries. 522 more lives lost on our roads than federal and states governments had expected. No new National Road Safety Strategy in place as road toll spikes in the new year. The Australian Automobile Association’s (AAA) final quarterly report benchmarking the performance of the National Road Safety Strategy 2011-2020 (NRSS) shows the Strategy’s key targets, to reduce road deaths and serious injuries ...

A number of roads across Hinkler will soon be safer with more than $3m committed to road safety upgrades throughout the electorate under the Road Safety Program. The Australian Government has approved $225m for Queensland under tranche one of the $2b Road Safety Program, joining a further $64.6m to be provided by the Queensland Government. Federal Member for Hinkler Keith Pitt said the $3.18 million investment would make road conditions safer for motorists and provide more local jobs. "Road...

Date Time We all play a part in road safety About 1,200 Australians die on our roads every year and 44,000 are seriously injured, costing the economy an estimated $30 billion. The human cost – in deaths, serious injuries and lasting disabilities – is immeasurable. You may have thought that if we all just avoided the ‘fatal five’ top risks when getting behind the wheel, a safe drive for all could be guaranteed. If we all just avoided speeding, not wearing seat belts, alcohol and drugs, d...

Just 10 Queensland intersections have been responsible for 76 serious crashes and 119 serious casualties over the past three years. SEE THE LIST

Queenslands worst intersections can today be revealed, with the RACQ calling on the State and Federal governments to boost funding and save lives. Data from Transport and Main Roads shows at least nine serious injuries at Kedron Park Road and Lutwyche Road at Kedron have resulted in 16 serious casualties since January 1, 2017. At least 18 serious injuries occurred at Paradise Island/Clifford Street and Remembrance Drive at Surfers Paradise during eight crashes. And 11 serious injuries were ...