Vanderlin Drive duplication planning study

About the project

The Northern Territory Government is planning for the future duplication of Vanderlin Drive between the Stuart Highway and McMilllans Road.

A future duplication is being considered to improve traffic flow and safety and to cater for expected increases in traffic.

The stretch of Vanderlin Drive that runs between the Stuart Highway and McMillians Road forms part of the National Transport Link providing access to East Arm Port, the airport, hospital and Darwin’s northern suburbs.

Along this stretch of road, Vanderlin Drive narrows down to a single lane in each direction and intersects with several adjoining local roads.

The Department of Infrastructure, Planning and Logistics has received feedback from the public regarding property access, pedestrian crossings, bus stop locations, shared path access and safety at intersections.

The draft concept design includes:

  • expanding the road to two lanes in both directions to improve traffic flow
  • turning lanes to provide safe exits for vehicles
  • adding signals at the following intersections on Vanderlin Drive:
    • McMillans Road
    • Boulter Road
    • Secrett Road
  • upgrading shared paths and bus stops for safer access and connectivity for pedestrians and cyclists, and
  • improving landscaping and amenity along the road verge.

Draft concept design maps


Secrett Road intersection

McMillans Road intersection

Boulter Road intersection

Stuart Highway intersection area

You can download the full view of Vanderlin Drive design map (opens in new tab) PDF (650.5 KB).

For more information, read the project fact sheet (opens in new tab) PDF (2.2 MB).

Consultation and next steps

Stage 1 consultation ran from 8 November 2023 to 6 December 2023.

Feedback on the draft concept was invited from businesses, landowners, road users and the community. This feedback will inform the next version of the design which will be presented to the community and stakeholders for stage 2 consultation.

This project is a planning study only. There is currently no timeframe for construction or funding.


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