An application must be made in writing to the Traffic Management Centre before any roadworks on major arterial roads in South Australia start.
How to apply to do roadworks
Step 1: Complete a notification of works form detailing the location of works and a traffic management plans. A clear map of the location must also be attached.
Step 2: Deliver your application by fax or post to one of the offices listed in the table, depending on the location of the works.
Work in
metropolitan Adelaide | Work in
eastern South Australia | Work in northern and
western South Australia |
Manager, Metropolitan Region Department of Planning Transport and Infrastructure
37-41 The Parade
Norwood
GPO Box 1533 Adelaide 5001 Fax 8226 8329
Phone 1800 018 313 | Regional Manager, Eastern Department of Planning, Transport and Infrastructure
121-129 Thomas Street, Murray Bridge 5253 Fax 8532 8123
Phone 8532 8111 | Regional Manager, Northern and Western Department of Planning, Transport and Infrastructure
Eyre Highway, Port Augusta or Wongabirrie Road, Crystal Brook.
PO Box 696
Port Augusta 5700 Fax 8648 5270
Phone 8648 5211 |
Step 3: Conform to roadwork standards.
Works including trenching, boring and road or lane closures (including those for events) must conform to excavation and reinstatement of road pavement standards and traffic control devices for works on roads requirements.
Why the road works must be monitored
The Department of Planning, Transport and Infrastructure monitors all roadworks that may infringe on or reduce traffic flow to:
- ensure the road is not damaged
- coordinate traffic flow
- provide a conduit between the road users and contractors undertaking works
- provide a central point of contact for emergency callouts, damage claims and public enquiries.