Sturt Highway Junction Upgrade
About the project
The upgrades were designed to deliver safer and faster travel for commuters by reducing the speed at which traffic can travel and providing a clear passage for through movements in both directions. The provision of a left turn deceleration lane from Sturt Highway into Holder Top Road improves safety by reducing the risk of rear-end crashes and avoiding traffic build up.
The Sturt Highway Corridor Upgrade has been jointly funded by the Australian and South Australian governments.
Scope
Demolition of existing intersection
Temporary traffic management
Installation of road furniture and line marking
10,900m3 of bulk earthworks
360 metres of new drainage infrastructure
21,750m2 of new granular pavements
11,700m3 of profiling of existing pavement material
3500 metres of kerbing
3000 metres of road lighting conduit
67 new light poles
26,400 tonnes of asphalt
Outcomes
Despite a significant increase to the original scope, the project was completed 91 days ahead of schedule.
BMD’s safety-focused culture led to the delivery of the project lost time injury (LTI) free over the 33,000 hours worked.
Fostered strong relationships with Berri Barmera Council and the local community and used 100% local subcontractors and suppliers.
The introduction of detours and construction of much larger online stages saved approximately three months off the overall project duration and meant the overall quality of the final surface was significantly improved.
Accessed a custom-built facility which allowed for production of asphalt within close proximity to each junction, an approach which significantly reduced greenhouse gas emissions through reduced haulage of raw materials and manufactured asphalt.
91 days
Despite a significant increase to the original scope, the project was completed 91 days ahead of schedule.
100%
Fostered strong relationships with Berri Barmera Council and the local community and used 100% local subcontractors and suppliers.
LTI Free
BMD’s safety-focused culture led to the delivery of the project lost time injury (LTI) free over the 33,000 hours worked.