Vanderlin Drive duplication planning study
About the project
The Northern Territory Government commenced a planning study in 2022 for the future duplication of Vanderlin Drive between the Stuart Highway and McMilllans Road.
A future duplication is being considered to improve traffic flow and safety and to cater for expected increases in traffic.
The stretch of Vanderlin Drive that runs between the Stuart Highway and McMillians Road forms part of the National Transport Link providing access to East Arm Port, the airport, hospital and Darwin’s northern suburbs.
Along this stretch of road, Vanderlin Drive narrows down to a single lane in each direction and intersects with several adjoining local roads.
The Department of Logistics and Infrastructure undertook Stage 1 consultation in November/December 2023 and presented a draft concept design. The department received feedback from the public regarding property access, pedestrian crossings, bus stop locations, shared path access and safety at intersections.
The draft concept design included:
- expanding the road to two lanes in both directions to improve traffic flow
- turning lanes to provide safe exits for vehicles
- adding signals at the following intersections on Vanderlin Drive:
- McMillans Road
- Boulter Road
- Secrett Road
- upgrading shared paths and bus stops for safer access and connectivity for pedestrians and cyclists, and
- improving landscaping and amenity along the road verge.
Project status
To inform the 2025-26 Budget, the Northern Territory Government conducted a review of all projects which focused on managing budget constraints to rebuild the Territory economy and prioritising infrastructure that’s needed now.
Based on this review, this project has been placed on hold at completion of the 50% concept design. There is no present timeline for delivery of the next phase. When the planning study resumes, feedback from the Stage 1 consultation will be considered as a part of the design.
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