REGULAR users of Gawler’s Lyndoch Road have benefitted from the latest round of Black Spot funding.

The road’s intersection with High Street was one of 24 of the state’s ‘dangerous crash sites’ selected for upgrade, with Gawler Council awarded $115,000 to carry out the necessary works.

Plans for the troublesome spot include an extension to the existing give way line and centre median to help improve the sightlines for those turning right into High Street.

A pedestrian refuge will also be installed, along with extended and raised kerbing.

Announcing $8.7 million in grants for SA last week, Deputy Prime Minister Michael McCormack said the investment was part of the Federal Government’s commitment to improving roads right across the nation.

“Over the past five years, one fatal crash and 86 accidents causing injuries have occurred on the high-priority locations we are funding,” he said.

“One death, one injury on our roads is one too many. We are committed to doing our bit to make sure all Australians, no matter where they live, arrive home to their loved ones sooner and safer.”

The Lyndoch Road/High Street junction, located just 60 metres from the council’s administration centre, was identified in late-2018 by an independent traffic engineering consultant as being in need of improvement.

According to the staff report, four crashes occurred at the site between 2014 and 2018.

Other local roads that have qualified for the latest round of Black Spot funding include Roennfeldt Road, to the south of Greenock, and the intersection of Stockwell and Penrice Roads, at Penrice.

Light Regional Council has received $400,000 for the upgrade of Roennfeldt Road, which will include the seal and widening of three road bends, removal of hazards, and installation of relevant signage.

Barossa Council has received $560,000 to off-set the Stockwell and Penrice Roads intersection, and improve line marking, signage and lighting.

Barossa Mayor Bim Lange said he welcomed the announcement of funding, with Stockwell Road carrying up to 1800 vehicles each day, with around 40 per cent being heavy vehicles.

“This intersection caters for a mix of traffic, from heavy vehicles to parents collecting children from local schools,” he said.

“Therefore, we welcome this funding to increase both the visibility and safety of this intersection for local motorists.”

The Bureau of Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Economics has found that, on average, Black Spot projects reduce the number of crashes causing death and injury by 30 per cent.