A STAGGERED t-junction will be built at the Ruwoldt and Yahl Road intersection as part of a Federal funding boost to fix dangerous crash sites across the country.
Grant District Council will receive $235,000 for the project, in addition to $453,000 to install a safety barrier from the South Australian/Victorian border to 600 metres west on both sides of the Glenelg Highway.
The latter funding will also be used to remove roadside trees and vegetation to improve road user safety.
Across South Australia, 24 sites will be fixed under the latest round of the Black Spot Program.
Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Development Minister Michael McCormack said the over the past five years, one fatal crash and 86 accidents causing injured had occurred on the high-priority locations the Federal Government was funding.
“One death, one injury on our roads is too many,” he said.
“We are committed to doing our bit to make sure all Australians, no matter where they live, arrive home to their loved ones sooner and safer.”
Member for Barker and South Australian Black Spot Consultative Panel chair Tony Pasin said safety would be significantly improved at both sites.
“It is another example of the Australian Government getting on with building the productive infrastructure our local community and economy needs,” he said.
Wattle Range Council will receive $105,000 to install audio tactile line marking and improved signage on the Southend Access Road.
