Tenders for construction for the Olinda Grove roundabout signalisation project opened on the weekend.
This is the first step toward securing a contractor to deliver this important project to help improve safety on the Southern Outlet near the Proctors Road / Olinda Grove overpass in Hobart.
Minister for Infrastructure, Kerry Vincent, said the project, delivered in partnership with the City of Hobart, would reduce traffic congestion near the Olinda Grove off-ramp on the Southern Outlet.
"Vehicles from the Southern Outlet use the Olinda Grove intersection to access Sandy Bay, the University of Tasmania and Hobart College, and as an alternative route to the CBD causing congestion during the morning peak period," Minister Vincent said.
Minister Vincent said along with the new traffic signals, additional monitoring would be in place to help solve the problem of excessive queuing and delays.
"CCTV cameras will also be installed to allow the Department of State Growth's traffic management centre to monitor traffic and queueing in real-time and adjust if required," he said.
"We expect construction to start in spring and be completed by late 2025, weather permitting."
Tenders are accessible via the tenders.tas.gov.au website and proponents are encouraged to review the documentation and submit a formal response in order to be involved in next steps in the process.
