en.Wedoany.com Reported - The Northern Territory Government of Australia has committed an additional AU$60 million in its 2026-27 budget to advance road upgrades across the Territory, strengthening the road network and enhancing safety on key corridors. This funding will be implemented under the Road Asset Modernisation Program, supporting a series of road reconstruction and infrastructure modernisation works.

This road upgrade investment will cover works including pavement reconstruction, shoulder widening, asphalt resurfacing, and the replacement of aging culverts. A significant portion of the funds is allocated for emergency repairs following recent severe weather, including the previously announced AU$30.5 million recovery plan. Other specific road upgrade projects include the resurfacing of McMillans Road, pavement repairs on Cox Peninsula Road, and targeted culvert upgrades.

Minister for Logistics and Infrastructure, Bill Yan, stated: "Territorians have experienced one of the toughest wet seasons on record, and this announcement will deliver safer roads for the thousands of motorists who rely on them daily." Recent weather events have placed considerable stress on the Northern Territory's road network, exposing an urgent need for improved resilience and enhanced maintenance. Deputy Chief Minister Gerard Maley noted that the Coolalinga area is one of the key focus areas for these road upgrades, with plans to improve traffic flow and reduce congestion by creating alternative routes, upgrading intersections, and strengthening connections between commercial areas on either side of the Stuart Highway. Mr. Maley said: "These road upgrades will ease pressure on the Stuart Highway and improve local traffic movement through the area."

For freight operators, these road upgrades are expected to improve the reliability of key transport routes and reduce disruptions. Better road conditions and strengthened infrastructure will support the movement of goods across regional and remote areas.

The Northern Territory road upgrades will be implemented as part of the 2026-27 Infrastructure Program, with projects prioritised based on safety, road condition, and network importance.

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