Media release – Kerry Vincent, Minister for Infrastructure, 19 February 2025

Feedback sought on Midway Point and Sorell causeways upgrades

Designs for upgrades to the Midway Point and Sorell causeways and a second McGees Bridge have been released for public feedback.

The project is part of ongoing upgrades to the Tasman Highway between Sorell and Hobart under the Australian and Tasmanian Governments’ $349.5 million South East Traffic Solution (SETS) program.

Minister for Infrastructure, Kerry Vincent, said seeking public feedback on the causeways and second McGees Bridge designs was an important milestone for this major project, part of the South East Traffic Solution program.

“The upgraded causeways will complement the other significant projects completed under the program including the Midway Point interchange, the Sorell Bypass and Hobart Airport interchange,” Mr Vincent said.

“These projects are already delivering safety and travel time improvements for road users travelling between Hobart and the growing south-east region.

“The project will improve safety and traffic flow by widening each causeway to four lanes and building a second bridge next to the McGees Bridge.

“We look forward to our continued work with the Australian Government ahead of construction starting.

“I encourage anyone with an interest in improving local traffic in the region to check out the designs online or in-person or to head to one of our information sessions to find out more and have their say,” he said.

Members of the public can view and provide feedback on the designs until Tuesday, 11 March 2025:

  • online via a link to an  interactive map on the Transport website: www.transport.tas.gov.au/causeways;
  • at the Clarence City Council offices, Sorell Council offices; and
  • at the Midway Point Neighbourhood House.

Information sessions with the project team will also provide community members with the opportunity to view the designs and ask questions in-person.

The sessions will be held on:

    • Thursday, 27 February 2025 from 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm at the Midway Point Hall, 32 Hoffman Street, Midway Point; and
    • Sunday, 1 March 2025 from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm at the South East Stadium, 13 Montagu Street, Sorell.

Construction is expected to begin in late 2025, however, this is dependent on receiving all necessary environmental approvals from the Australian Government.

The Australian Government has recently confirmed that the project must be assessed under the Environment Protection Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999. In the coming weeks, the Australian Government will issue further guidelines on the environmental investigations that must be completed and approved before construction can commence.

More information about the SETS program can be found on the Transport website: www.transport.tas.gov.au/roadworks/current_projects/south_road_projects/south_east_traffic_solution.