North West Road Safety Upgrades Consultation Begins

Tasmanian Government

Community feedback is now open on the designs for three significant road safety upgrades in the State's North West.

Minister for Infrastructure, Kerry Vincent, said the Government is building safer and more efficient roads all around Tasmania as part of the 2030 Strong Plan for Tasmania's Future.

"The Tasmanian Government is taking action to deliver the things that matter most, including making roads safer for the community," Minister Vincent said.

"As part of the Bass Highway Devonport to Launceston Corridor Strategy, upgrades between Christmas Hills Road and Deloraine, and North of Sassafras, will be the first of six high priority projects to be delivered."

These upgrades are jointly funding by the Australian and Tasmanian governments, each committing $192 million and $48 million respectively.

Proposed safety upgrades for the Christmas Hills Road junction includes widening the highway, installing safety barriers and providing safer turning opportunities.

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