The first vehicles have started using the new $20 million Cam River Bridge, with the westbound lane of the Bass Highway the first to be switched. Traffic heading west towards Wynyard on the Bass Highway at Somerset has been moved …
The Captain Cook Highway (CCH) between Buchans Point and Oak Beach has reopened, following major damage caused by ex-Tropical Cyclone Jasper. The reopening will allow road users to travel between Cairns and Port Douglas, reconnecting local communities before the beginning …
A confronting and graphic campaign emphasising the importance of wearing seatbelts is currently being filmed at Sellicks Beach and Alberton before being launched in February. Not correctly wearing a seatbelt is one of the ‘Fatal Five’ causes of trauma on …
Work is now officially underway on the $136 million Mandurah Estuary Bridge Duplication, following the sod turning today. The project is jointly funded by the Australian and Western Australian Governments, through equal contributions of $68 million, with work expected to …
NRW Contracting Pty Ltd has been named as the preferred proponent for the design and construction of two new interchanges on the Reid Highway. The total scope of the project is expected to cost $225 million, funded through an equal …
Fulton Hogan has been awarded a major contract to design and build the new Mount Ousley interchange, expected to deliver faster and safer journeys for 50,000 motorists. The $390 million project is jointly funded by the Australian Government and NSW …
The House of Representatives Standing Committee on Climate Change, Energy, Environment and Water has commenced an inquiry into the transition to electric vehicles (EVs). The Committee is seeking written submissions providing recommendations relating to any or all of the below …
New Zealand’s Minister for Transport, Simeon Brown, has announced his government’s plans to remove the exemption from road user charges (RUC) for owners of light electric vehicles (EVs) and plug-in hybrids. Legislation will be introduced in time for the changes …
Roads Australia is sending its condolences to the family, friends and Seymour Whyte team following the passing of co-founder, John Seymour. Mr Seymour (1941-2024) founded Seymour Whyte with Garry Whyte in 1987 as a small civil construction company in Queensland, …
New data from the Bureau of Infrastructure and Transport Research Economic (BITRE) in the latest Road Deaths Australia notice has shown an alarming spike in road fatalities over the past 12 months. 1,266 people tragically lost their lives on Australian …