# Northern Territory road infrastructure upgrades

> Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/20261107-northern-territory-road-infrastructure-upgrades
> Updated: 2026-11-07T04:52:07.000Z. Sources: 2. Developments: 2.

The Northern Territory government is undertaking several infrastructure projects to improve road connectivity and flood resilience in remote regions.

In October 2026, a tender was released for the Sandover Highway to upgrade and seal a 12-kilometre section. The project includes installing a new culvert, five spray-sealed floodways, and upgrading two intersections to support regional supply chains and remote communities.

In November 2026, a $90 million tender was announced for a 46.4-kilometre upgrade to Port Keats Road in the West Daly region. Funded jointly by the Australian government ($72 million) and the Northern Territory government ($18 million), the project aims to reduce frequent closures caused by wet season flooding. The works, which include sealing, widening, and constructing 11 causeways, are scheduled to run from May 2027 through October 2030.

## Timeline

### 2026-11-07: Port Keats Road upgrade tender released for $90 million

A $90 million tender has been released to upgrade and seal a section of Port Keats Road in the Northern Territory to improve flood immunity and access for West Daly communities.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/port-keats-road-upgrade-tender-released-for-90-million

### 2026-10-11: Northern Territory tenders Sandover Highway upgrades

The Northern Territory Government has issued a tender to seal a 12km section of the Sandover Highway to improve reliability for remote communities and the cattle industry.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/northern-territory-tenders-sandover-highway-upgrades

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Cite as: Northern Territory road infrastructure upgrades. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/20261107-northern-territory-road-infrastructure-upgrades