North East Road and Torrens Valley Road safety upgrade
Fast facts

Status
Works underway.

Location
Between Houghton and Gumeracha.

Funding
Jointly funded (80:20) by the Australian and South Australian governments.
About the project
We are upgrading North East Road and Torrens Valley Roads between Houghton and Gumeracha in the Adelaide Hills. The upgrades aim to improve road safety and driveability for all road users.
What's happening
We'll deliver a range of key treatments to improve safety. These include:
a new road surface
road and curve widening
new safety barriers with motorcycle protection
new line marking including audio tactile line marking (ATLM)
new signage
Timeline
Early works
Site establishment, service locating, surveying and vegetation management.
Started June 2025.
Construction underway
Started July 2025.
Open to traffic
Mid-2026.
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Project background
This project is part of the Adelaide Hills Productivity and Road Safety (AHPRS) Package.
The AHPRS includes a range of road improvements to support economic growth, improve road safety and increase fire resilience in the Adelaide Hills area.