During a severe weather event or emergency, we work closely with emergency management partners and respond in a coordinated effort to keep road users safe when travelling on the State Road Network.
Please visit TasALERT and the Tasmania Police community alerts page for the latest updates on severe weather and emergencies, including road closures, warnings and advice. For current weather conditions, visit the Bureau of Meteorology’s website.
Please remember to always drive to the conditions and follow the directions of traffic controllers and signage.
Reporting a hazard or emergency
To report an issue on the State Road Network that presents a real or potential risk to road users, please phone our 24/7 hotline on1300 139 933 (option 2). This call centre operates 365 days a year, even on Christmas Day.
Reports are logged in our system for prioritisation by our contractors.
In the event of an emergency or life-threatening situation, stop driving and call triple zero (000) for help.
How we respond to hazards or emergencies
Following a severe weather event, we will work with our contractors to assess any damage on the State Road Network and make sure the roads are safe to access as quickly as possible. This includes working with our contractors to:
- clear debris on or around the road
- place signage at locations where road users will need to be aware of a hazard
- complete temporary repairs, such as pothole filling to make the road safe.
It’s important to note a lot of our work depends on temperature and moisture. If conditions are wet and cold, repairs to the road may not last. Sometimes our contractors will complete temporary repairs to make the road safe until we can return in the warmer months to make longer-lasting fixes.
1. Current emergency responses
West
Due to bushfires in the state's west there are road closures and may be other delays.
For information on current road closures, please visit the Tasmania Police website: https://www.police.tas.gov.au/community-alerts/
Please check in regularly with Tasmania Police and TasALERT on Facebook for all up-to-date information and warnings.
Zeehan Highway: February 2025
Please note due to the bushfires our work on the Zeehan Highway has shut temporarily. The road will still have one lane closed and traffic management signals will stay in place for safety reasons. Please drive with caution.
Lyell Highway (south)
We are continuing to monitor and plan repairs for the Lyell Highway at the site of a landslip. This section of the road is currently down to one lane. Please follow the lowered speed limit and any directions from road workers.
Potholes
We are aware that there are many potholes on various roads following heavy rainfalls. We understand how frustrating this is for the community and we are working closely to complete repairs as soon as possible.
Since 26 August 2024, we have identified 6,017 potholes across the State’s three regions and repaired 4,986.
Current roadworks
View our interactive Roadworks Map for information on our current and planned roadworks, including working hours and traffic impacts, so that you can better plan your journey.