Road users and holidaymakers heading to the Fleurieu Peninsula or Kangaroo Island are a step closer to enjoying a faster and safer trip, with the contract awarded to deliver the Fleurieu Connections Package.

The $560 million project, funded by the federal and state governments, aims to reduce congestion and traffic bottlenecks while boosting safety and economic growth in the Fleurieu region.

The project includes duplication of Main South Road from Seaford to Aldinga, a ‘2+1’ lane road layout from Aldinga to Sellicks Beach and duplication of Victor Harbor Road between Main South Road and the start of the left turn into McLaren Vale.

Additional safety treatments along Victor Harbor Road, including an overtaking lane at Hindmarsh Valley, also form part of the works.

A planning study will also be undertaken to investigate the preferred solution for Victor Harbor Road between Main Road, McLaren Vale and Tatachilla Road and to Willunga Hill.

The Fleurieu Connections Alliance, a consortium of contractors, in association with the South Australian Department for Infrastructure and Transport, has been awarded the contract to deliver the Victor Harbor Road duplication and Main South Road projects.

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Development Barnaby Joyce says the project would support 770 full-time jobs each year during construction.

“Projects like this one are helping to connect communities and improve road safety, while also creating jobs and supporting our economic recovery.”

SA Minister for Infrastructure and Transport Corey Wingard says the contract was an important step towards delivering the much-anticipated project.

“The consortium of CPB Contractors, Aurecon and GHD has been involved in constructing several major road projects in South Australia, including the Port Wakefield highway overpass and highway duplication.

“We’re fast approaching the holiday season when many people flock to the beautiful Fleurieu Peninsula and beyond, which can cause major traffic congestion along Main South Road.

“When the Fleurieu Connections Package is complete, the journey to the Peninsula will be faster and safer, giving friends and families more time to enjoy rather than sitting in traffic.

Works are expected to start soon for completion in 2024. To find out more about the project, visit the website.