Tanami Road upgrades

The Northern Territory Government is upgrading and sealing 150 km of the Tanami Road in Central Australia, a jointly funded project between the Australian and Northern Territory governments.

The first package of works (portion 1) is 60 km in length commencing from Yuendumu and finishing 30 km east of Floodout Creek.

Portion 1 of these works commenced in July 2022 and was completed in November 2023.

The second package of works (portion 2) is 90 km in length commencing 30 km east of Floodout Creek and finishing 30 km east of Refrigerator Bore.

Portion 2 of these works commenced in April 2023 and will be completed by mid-2025.

These works will improve access to remote communities and improve road safety and flood immunity in the region. The upgrades will improve access for heavy vehicle traffic such as freight operators using the Tanami Road.

These upgrades are part of the Roads of Strategic Importance (ROSI) program, which will continue to upgrade priority sections of the corridor to improve connectivity, flood immunity, safety and access as well as economic development for the region.

Please see over for a map of the works area.

For more information on this project, please contact Department of Infrastructure, Planning and Logistics Project Manager, Jarrod Tregenza on 08 8951 5094 or via email at jarrod.tregenza@nt.gov.au