Traffic is banked up for about two kilometres at a police checkpoint for people coming from the Northern Territory into South Australia.
In response to a local COVID-19 case in the NT, South Australia has closed its border to anyone coming from the Darwin or Katherine regions unless they are returning residents and essential travellers.
If allowed in, they will still have to quarantine for 14 days and get tested for the virus three times.
People from other parts of the territory can come to SA but must get tested three times and isolate until they receive their first negative result.
Police said on Tuesday the new measures had prompted a surge in traffic approaching a checkpoint set up at Marla in the state’s north.
“There are currently large delays with a line up approximately two kilometres long as vehicles approach the checking station,” they said in a statement.
“Drivers are asked to exercise caution and prioritise safety when approaching Marla by activating hazard lights.”
To assist in processing arrivals, travellers have been asked to ensure they complete an online cross-border form and have some identification ready when they approach the checkpoint.
AAP
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