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-R717-24
- 31 October 2024
- Webinars
Head-on crashes are a serious issue in Australia and New Zealand. Head-on crashes result in significantly higher trauma than most other crash types. The provision of an appropriate median or centreline treatment is important to mitigate the risk of…
- AP-R717-24
- 29 October 2024
- Research Reports
The purpose of this study is to identify contemporary guidance and research on median treatments that contribute to the ultimate elimination of death and serious injury as a result of head-on crashes.
- AGRD06-24
- 18 August 2024
- Guides
Guide to Road Design Part 6: Roadside Design, Safety and Barriers provides guidance on roadside design and in particular guidance on evaluating the risk of a roadside and the selection and use of road safety barrier systems. Roadsides have to…
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 meet tour members' needs. Current projects include: