Funding from the federal government will be funnelled into building a roundabout at a major bottleneck known for stopping flow during peak traffic on the M1 near Yatala.
Pearson Rd at Yatala will get the new two million dollar roundabout to keep traffic flowing at the Computer Rd intersection.
The Yatala project is a part of $290 million in Australian Government funding under Round 5 of the Bridges Renewal Program (BRP) and Round 7 of the Heavy Vehicle Safety and Productivity Program (HVSPP).
Federal Member for Forde, Bert van Manen MP said the timing couldn’t be better to see funding flow to deliver better and safer bridges and freight roads in the Forde electorate.
“This vital funding will allow communities right across the country to fast-track their highest-priority infrastructure projects, providing a much-needed boost to local jobs and the economy,” Mr van Manen said.
“I am pleased to see this project in Forde will receive a total of $2,000,000 to do exactly that at a time where it couldn’t be needed more.
“This includes two million dollars to upgrade Pearson Road in Yatala to an industrial collector standard including provision of a roundabout at the Computer Road Intersection.
“This project builds on the over three million dollars we delivered to upgrade the intersection of Pearson Road and Darlington Drive in Yatala.
“The upgrade is required to meet the demands of the burgeoning Yatala Enterprise Area to support more and bigger trucks and importantly, help grow jobs and the local economy.
“I know how important it is to have safer and less congested roads for these businesses. It means they can save time, save money and importantly, reinvest in their business and employ more locals.”
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Development Michael McCormack said these latest rounds would support 350 projects across the nation.
“I am pleased to deliver more than $290 million in funding to more than 350 projects nationwide, which will upgrade and replace bridges which have been damaged or are deteriorating and improve key heavy vehicle infrastructure,” Mr McCormack said.
“With nearly 80 per cent of this funding going to local councils, the outcome of these rounds will support local workers, households and businesses through a difficult time and position the Australian economy for a strong recovery.
“By improving our road network this funding will also help keep people safe on our roads while making key freight routes more efficient, delivering long-term benefits to drivers, businesses and local communities.
“This includes our truckies, who form an essential part of the backbone of our national economy and have been working tirelessly during COVID-19 to keep shelves stocked, hospitals supplied and the economy moving.”
