Consultation begins on Midway Point & Sorell Causeways Upgrade
Upgrades to the Midway Point and Sorell causeways as well as the construction of a second McGees Bridge in Tasmania are a step closer to commencing as community consultation on the designs gets underway.
The community is encouraged to have their say on the designs until 11 March 2025.
The Midway Point and Sorell Causeways Upgrade is part of an ongoing program of works on the Tasman Highway between Sorell and Hobart under the Australian and Tasmanian Governments’ $349 million South East Traffic Solution (SETS) 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.
“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,” Minister for Infrastructure Kerry Vincent said.
Members of the public can view and provide feedback on the designs through the Transport Services website or by visiting the Clarence City Council offices, Sorell Council offices and the Midway Point Neighbourhood House.
Information sessions will also be held on 27 February at the Midway Point Hall and on 1 March at the South East Stadium. More details on the information sessions can be found here.
Construction on the Midway Point and Sorell Causeways Upgrade as well as the second McGees Bridge is anticipated to commence in late 2025, subject to securing all necessary environmental approvals from the Australian Government.
Source: Premier of Tasmania – Latest News; Tasmanian Government – Transport Services
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