Department for Infrastructure and Transport

The Department for Infrastructure and Transport (DIT) is a department of the Government of South Australia.

It is responsible for maintaining, expanding and operating the statewide road network. In addition to road transport, the department is also responsible for strategic planning and delivery of social and civil infrastructure, marine projects and public transport.

The department also manages policy initiatives and community information for safe road use and travel behaviour. It does this by overseeing regulatory, road safety and policy responsibilities.

Ministers As of 25 March 2026, the ministers responsible for its operations are: MinisterPartyPortfolioJoe SzakacsLaborMinister for Infrastructure and TransportMichael BrownLabor Minister for Police (with responsibility for road safety)

Key responsibilities

Public transport services The department manages bus, train and tram services in South Australia. This includes the route design, timetabling and branding of these services. The public transport services are branded as Adelaide Metro, which provides a trip planner and transport service information on its website.Adelaide Metro Department for Infrastructure and Transport. Retrieved 20 March 2025.

Registration and licensing services The department manages South Australian registration and licensing transactions for motor vehicles and recreational boating. These services are branded as Service SA.Service SA Department for Infrastructure and Transport. Retrieved 20 March 2025.

Major infrastructure projects The department delivers infrastructure projects and transport improvements for South Australia.

, some key infrastructure projects include:

North-South Corridor (River Torrens to Darlington (T2D) Project)River Torrens to Darlington Department for Infrastructure and Transport. Retrieved 20 March 2025. Fleurieu Connections (Main South Road and Victor Harbor Road duplication)Fleurieu Connections Department for Infrastructure and Transport. Retrieved 20 March 2025. Northern Water (Spencer Gulf seawater desalination plant)Northern Water Department for Infrastructure and Transport. Retrieved 20 March 2025. Southern Expressway (Majors Road Interchange)Majors Road Department for Infrastructure and Transport. Retrieved 20 March 2025. Freight Highway Upgrade Program Tram Grade Separation Projects.Tram Grade Separation Projects Department for Infrastructure and Transport. Retrieved 20 March 2025.

References

External links

Adelaide Metro Service SA SA.GOV.AU