Speed restrictions put in place following a truck crash on the South Eastern Freeway last month are set to lift by the end of next week, with night works to repair damaged safety barriers commencing on Sunday.
Works will be undertaken each night from this Sunday, 10 May through until Thursday, 14 May, with lane and speed restrictions in place between 7pm and 6am.
The Freeway will stay open during works and commuters will be asked to slow down, follow the directions of traffic controllers, and observe signage when travelling through the area.
Speed limits will be restricted to 40km/h while crews are on site, increasing to 60km/h during the day.
Temporary repairs made immediately following the April crash allowed speed limits around the Crafers exit to be safely lifted from 40km/h to 80km/h for the interim period.
Following the works, speed limits in this area will return to the regular limits – 90km/h on the down track and 100km/h on the up track.
Works on a $200 million Managed Motorway between Crafers and Glen Osmond are set to commence in late 2026.
The project, co-funded by the Australian and South Australian governments, will include improved signage and the installation of moveable centre barriers, allowing contraflow.
It follows a $150 million upgrade of the Heysen Tunnels completed in 2024, and the earlier implementation of a managed motorway between Crafers and Stirling.
As put by Joe Szakacs
Works will commence over the weekend to fix the damaged safety barrier, which should see speeds returned to 100km/h by the end of next week.
I thank commuters for their patience while this permanent fix was being worked towards and congratulate the workers who have toiled day and night to limit disruption.
Works for our $200 million Managed Motorways project are set to commence later this year.
Managed Motorways will deliver better outcomes for Freeway users, with improved signage and contraflow options.
