Our work in road design aims to harmonise practice, encourage adoption of emerging technology and incorporate the Safe System approach. Road design activities range from minor improvements to small sections of existing roads, to major greenfield design of arterial roads as part of significant regional or inter-regional development.
Road Design
Latest publications and webinars
- WEB-AGRD-1-26
- 13 August 2026
- Webinars
This project delivered a range of important updates to the AGRD aimed at improving the clarity, consistency and contemporary relevance of road design guidance across Australia and New Zealand. It incorporated findings from the All User Groups and All…
- AP-R769-26
- 7 August 2026
- Research Reports
The purpose of this report is to enhance safety and efficiency at intersections by informing best practice approaches. This report summarises the fundamental principles and best practice guidance on intersection sight distance across various modes of…
- AP-R767-26
- 30 July 2026
- Research Reports
The purpose of this report is to review batter slope guidance in the Austroads Guide to Road Design (AGRD) and identify opportunities for improvement and harmonisation. It presents the findings of Workstream 1.3 of Austroads project SRD6407, which…
Austroads' Road Design Task Force and their projects.
An overview of the Guide to Road Design which is intended to provide designers with a framework that promotes efficiency and economy in design and construction, and consistency and safety for road users.
Road design projects
Our schedule of projects continually evolves to meet our members' needs. Current projects include: