South Australia’s Worst Roads Exposed | Adelaide News

South Australia’s major highways, including the critical Sturt Highway, have been slapped with the lowest safety rating possible — just one star — revealing crumbling roads, dangerous overtaking lanes, and a growing crisis on the nation’s busiest freight routes. Truck drivers call it an “utter disgrace,” citing near misses and vehicle-shaking potholes. With 60 lives lost and 444 seriously injured in just six months, experts warn only 55% of travel happens on roads rated three stars or better — far below the national 80% target by 2030. Officials are pushing for urgent funding to upgrade roads, noting even minor fixes could make a big difference. The federal government has pledged $8 billion over the next decade, including recent Sturt Highway upgrades, aiming to prioritize safety improvements based on this new data. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/48e657279334741c