The Finocchiaro CLP Government has completed the sealing of 150 kilometres of the Tanami Road in Central Australia, significantly improving safety and access for industry, tourists, and remote communities.
Minister for Logistics and Infrastructure Bill Yan said the project marks a major milestone in opening up the Territory and supporting regional economic development.
"The Tanami Road is a lifeline for many industries and communities across Central Australia - this upgrade will make travel safer, faster and more reliable," Minister Yan said.
"Better roads mean better outcomes for freight, mining, tourism and locals - and this is exactly what we're delivering as part of our year of action, certainty and security."
The $197 million project, jointly funded by the Northern Territory and Australian Governments, has sealed a 150km stretch of road from Yuendumu to west of Chilla Well. The work was delivered in two stages: 60km in the first stage and 90km in the second.
Tanami Road is a key inter-regional freight and access route linking Alice Springs to Western Australia, servicing remote Indigenous communities, pastoral stations, and mining operations.
A further 11.8km of road was sealed by Exact Contracting in 2021 as part of early works to accelerate progress.
Building on this success, the Territory and Australian Governments have committed $289 million in the Budget 2025 -26 to continue upgrading the Tanami.
