Southern Ports Highway  was previously

The Southern Ports Highway is a short highway in the south east of South Australia, that links the historic port towns of Robe & Beachport with the inland Princes Highway. The highway is relatively new, being proclaimed only in the late 1990's and generally coincides with the introduction of the alpha-numeric route numbering in South Australia - in this instance the creation of the B101. Up until that point, the route was only referred to as the coastal road and signposted as an Alternative Route (Alt 1 - as shown above) to the more direct Princes Highway.

Starting at Kingston S.E., the Southern Ports Highway heads south through generally flat wheat and sheep farming districts before reaching the popular resort town of Robe. From Robe, the highway continues south-east, passing to the east of the salt lakes of Lakes Eliza, St Clair and George before reaching the coastal town of Beachport. Continuing south-east, the highway connects back to the large town of Millicent where it re-joins with the Princes Highway.

Despite the Southern Ports Highway being a slightly longer journey than the inland Princes Highway (15km extra), motorists choosing this deviation are able to explore the historic coastal towns of Robe and Beachport.

State: South Australia
Name Origin: The Southern Ports refer to the towns of Robe, Beachport and Southend, all of which lie on or close to the highway's route. The name moreso reflects their historic nature as port operations for all towns have somewhat diminished over time.
Pronunciation: Suthern Ports Highway
Start: Princes Highway (Kingston S.E.)
Principal Towns: Kingston S.E., Robe, Beachport, Millicent
Finish: Princes Highway (Millicent)
Length: 122km
Road Standard: All bitumen.
Road Quality: Average. Road is generally narrow with no sealed shoulders. Terrain encountered is generally flat with many overtaking opportunities available.
Speed Limit (outside built up areas): 110km/hr
Road Continuation: Click here for the Princes Highway in South Australia

Photos from the Southern Ports Highway (Click on thumbnail for full sized image):

	Looking south along the Princes Highway at Kingston S.E. as it enters the town indicating the upcoming coastal route. Thanks to Jamie Scuglia for this pic (2001).
	The Princes Highway, heading south in Kingston S.E. with signage demonstrating to motorists of the upcoming choice in route. Thanks to Jamie Scuglia for this pic (2001).
	Distance sign, heading south along the Southern Ports Highway from Kingston S.E. Thanks to Jamie Scuglia for this pic (2001).
	Typical road conditions and scenery, looking north on the Southern Ports Highway as it departs Robe. Thanks to Jamie Scuglia for this pic (2001).
	Directional sign, heading south-west on the Southern Ports Highway as it approaches Robe. Thanks to Jamie Scuglia for this pic (2001).
	Distance sign, heading south-east on the Southern Ports Hwy from Robe. Thanks to Jamie Scuglia for this pic (2001).
	Distance sign, heading north-west on the Southern Ports Highway from the Southend turnoff (2001).
	Directional signage, heading north on the Princes Hwy in Millicent indicating to motorists of the upcoming route choice. Thanks to Jamie Scuglia for this pic (2001).