Priority improvements unveiled for TAS Arthur Highway
The Tasmanian Government has unveiled the Arthur Highway Corridor Strategy, highlighting priority improvements that will make journeys easier and safer from the new Sorell Bypass to Port Arthur.
Arthur Highway is a vital gateway and link for Southern Beaches residents, businesses, people visiting Port Arthur, the Eaglehawk Neck area, and the Tasman Peninsula.
“The vision for the Arthur Highway over the next 20 years is to provide a safe, efficient, reliable, and consistent travel experience for all road users.
“This includes improving road safety outcomes, providing increased overtaking opportunities, and improving the tourism driving experience to facilitate economic growth and development in the region.
“The Tasmanian Liberal Government is focused on building safer, smoother and more efficient roads all over the State as part of the 2030 Strong Plan for Tasmania’s Future,” Minister for Infrastructure Kerry Vincent said.
The State Government has committed $50 million towards the Arthur Highway Corridor Strategy while the Australian Government is investing a further $200 million.
The proposed upgrades to the highway will allow it to meet the current and future needs of local communities as well as support tourism growth in the region.
This strategy was developed in consultation with the community.
Based on finding in the Arthur Highway Corridor Strategy, the highest priority upgrades to be designed for development include:
- Installing additional overtaking lanes
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- Heading to and from Dunalley
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- Near Forcett heading towards Sorell
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- Near the Nubeena Road junction in Taranna heading towards Port Arthur
- Improving the Sugarloaf Road intersection in Forcett, which has been the site of several crashes
- Improving the road in Eaglehawk Neck between Pirates Road and Mason Point Road, which has also had several crashes
The community will be consulted on the designs for the priority upgrades as the projects are developed, which is anticipated for later this year.
Source: Premier of Tasmania – Latest News; Tasmanian Government – Transport Services; Roads & Infrastructure Australia
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