A key Port Lincoln intersection has been upgraded, improving safety for motorists and pedestrians, and boosting freight efficiency through the nation’s seafood capital.
The $7.2 million investment to complete the Porter Street, Liverpool Street and Railway Place intersection has been equally funded by the Albanese and Malinauskas Labor governments through the Safer Local Roads Infrastructure Program.
The upgrade delivers a safer, more accessible road transport connection for the Eyre Peninsula, improving journeys while supporting a vital freight and grain corridor.
The project includes installing traffic signals and creating a pedestrian-actuated (push-button) crossing on all four approaches to the busy intersection, giving pedestrians greater protection and certainty when crossing.
Freight operators will also see benefits, with the upgrade enabling truck drivers to keep goods safely on the move thanks to more reliable travel times.
On average, approximately 10,300 vehicles travel through the intersection each day, including more than 1400 heavy vehicles.
Smoother, safer and more efficient travel was a key priority identified during community and stakeholder consultation in 2024, which informed the project scope and design. New line-marking, kerbing, lighting and landscaping has also been completed as part of the upgrades.
Lincoln Highway, which leads into Liverpool Street, is a crucial link for drivers across the Eyre Peninsula, serving a dual purpose as a main street and freight route to the port via Porter Street and Railway Place.
Quotes attributable to Minister for Regional Development, Local Government and Territories, Kristy McBain MP:
“The Albanese Government continues to invest in road safety to improve efficiency and reduce the risks for drivers and pedestrians.
“Projects like this one in Port Lincoln also bolster access and improve freight transport through local communities.
“Traffic signals, line-marking and better lighting will help provide greater protection for pedestrians crossing the intersection and reduce the risk of crashes.”
Quotes attributable to SA Minister for infrastructure and Transport, Joe Szakacs MP:
“This upgrade means safer trips through Port Lincoln for everyone. “Getting the balance right between pedestrian safety and freight efficiency was front of mind for this project, and the new signals do exactly that.
“Working with the Australian Government to jointly fund this $7.2 million upgrade shows what can be achieved when two Labor Governments back regional infrastructure.”
Quotes attributable to Karen Grogan, Senator for South Australia:
“These upgrades add an additional layer of protection for pedestrians and the more than 10,000 vehicles that travel through this intersection every day.
“Balancing the needs of regional freight and local amenity has been a key concern across the community and this intersection upgrade delivers a safer and more efficient outcome for everyone who uses it.
“The Albanese Labor Government is proud to partner with the South Australian Government to invest in infrastructure that improves safety, strengthens regional communities and supports economic growth.”
