South Eastern Freeway Pavement Rehabilitation
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South Eastern Freeway Pavement Rehabilitation – Crafers West to Crafers
Night works, weekend works and changed traffic conditions
The Department for Infrastructure and Transport (the Department) is undertaking major pavement rehabilitation works on the South Eastern Freeway between the Toll Gate and the Crafers Interchange. This $35 million project is jointly funded (80:20) by the Australian and South Australian Governments under the South Eastern Freeway Pavement Rehabilitation Stimulus 2.
The works involve removing around 300 millimetres of existing pavement and replacing it with new asphalt. Major asphalting works such as these were last undertaken on this section of the freeway over 20 years ago. These works will ensure the long term safety and integrity of the freeway for all road users.
Stage 6 Pavement Works
The next stage of pavement work (stage 6) on the South Eastern Freeway, between Crafers West and the Crafers Interchange is underway.
Stage 6 pavement night works will be carried out on the outbound lanes of the freeway, from Crafers West to just east of the Crafers Interchange.
To minimise the impact to road users, the majority of the works will be undertaken at night from Sunday to Friday at the following times:
- 7pm – 6am, Monday to Friday;
- 7pm Friday – 8am Saturday; and
- 6pm Sunday – 6am Monday.
Bus stops on the freeway, including the Crafers Interchange stops will not be impacted, however bus patrons and commuters should expect delays.
Heavy vehicles (permit restrictions may apply), including buses, will have access on the freeway throughout the works, with the lower and upper safety ramps available at all times.
Please see the Document Library for more detail on the traffic restrictions for night and day works.
Speed restrictions will be in place between the Toll Gate and the Stirling Interchange for the duration of the works in both directions. Outside of the hours of works, lane restrictions and speed restrictions will be in place on the freeway.
Variable Message Signs will be in place at key locations to provide early notice to motorists of the traffic restrictions.
Please take extra care when workers are on site. Observe signage and speed limits, lane restrictions and traffic controllers when travelling through the area.
Motorists should expect delays, so please plan ahead and allow additional travel time.
The Department appreciates your patience and cooperation while these important works are undertaken.
For details of upcoming works see the SA Infrastructure and Transport Facebook page.
For more information on the project, or to register for project updates, please contact the project team via the details below: