About the project
The project involves upgrading about 24 kilometres of the Tasman Highway from just south of St Patricks River to Minstone Road, Scottsdale.
We are improving safety and the current road alignment by widening the road, sealing the road shoulders, and providing passing opportunities.
This project improves:
- travel time reliability for commercial operators and the travelling public between Bridport, Scottsdale and Launceston
- safety for heavy vehicles and general road users by providing wider lanes and sealed shoulders
- road alignments by widening corners
- the driving experience and access for local road users, freight operators and tourists.
In April 2024, we finished upgrades to a 4.6km section of road between Sideling Lookout and Whish Wilson Road.
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Timing
We have completed the section from Sideling Lookout to Whish Wilson Road.
We are now ready to upgrade the remaining sections of the Sideling, between St Patricks River and Minstone Road, Scottsdale.
Consultation on the next phase of the project will happen in early 2025.
Funding
This $120 million-upgrade is jointly funded by the Australian and Tasmania Governments.
Accessibility
If you would like to find out more information and you have accessibility requirements, please contact the project engagement consultant on the details below.
You can find out more about Transport Services' commitment to accessibility on our website here: https://www.transport.tas.gov.au/accessibility
Contact
For further information about the project, please contact our Stakeholder Engagement Consultant, David Gladwin on 03 8668 3697 or email sidelingupgrade@stategrowth.tas.gov.au