Media release – Kerry Vincent, Minister for Infrastructure, 4 December 2024
Illawarra Road upgrade designs released for feedback
As part of the ongoing Illawarra Road Upgrades in the state’s north, designs have now been released for the next two stages and the Tasmanian Government is seeking public feedback.
Minister for Infrastructure, Kerry Vincent, welcomed the progress on the joint $80 million project which improves the road’s safety and efficiency.
“Our Government is rebuilding roads and bridges right across Tasmania as part of our $1.9 billion infrastructure agenda, backing in our vital civil construction industry, and backing the jobs it employs.
“We value the public input as part of this process and encourage Tasmanians to view the designs and provide feedback.”
Stage 2A covers the section from Bishopsbourne Road to the Meander Valley Council municipal boundary.
The planned improvements include:
- an overtaking lane north bound to the Bass Highway;
- road widening to allow for the installation of flexible safety barriers;
- upgrading some existing property accesses to improve safety; and
- dedicated turning areas to enable vehicles to turn around.
Stage 3 covers the section from Pateena Road to the southern side of the South Esk River Bridge.
The proposed work include:
- road widening between Pateena Road and the bridge over the South Esk River;
- installing flexible safety barriers in the middle of the road;
- providing an underpass crossing for established rural businesses in the area;
- closing some property accesses that are no longer needed; and
- a shared user path, which will extend the existing pathway from Pateena Road towards Longford by 1.25 kilometres.
Designs can be viewed at the Northern Midlands Council offices in Smith Street Longford and on the Transport website at www.transport.tas.gov.au until Monday, 16 December 2024.
Feedback can be provided by emailing illawarraroadupgrade@
