Kingston Bypass Duplication and Algona Roundabout Upgrade
We are delivering safety and congestion improvements for a 3.5 km section of the Kingston Bypass.
About the project
This project includes the Algona Road roundabout intersection with the Channel Highway through to the Groningen Road overpass, including the intersections with Summerleas Road and the Huon Highway. The project area has also been extended to include changes to the Maddocks Road intersection.
The completed project will deliver:
- a new highway overpass with on/off ramps to replace the Algona Road Roundabout
- two lanes in each direction on the Kingston Bypass between Algona Road and the Southern Outlet
- a shared use path connecting Huntingfield Avenue to Hollyhock Drive, including a proposed overpass across the Channel Highway (subject to future funding).
As part of the upgrade the Channel Highway/Maddocks Road intersection will prevent right-out movement from Maddocks Road, for the safety of all road users.
To go to Margate from Maddocks Road, road users will need to turn left onto the Channel Highway northbound and then use the new interchange to do a U-turn to head south. Alternatively, to go to Margate, road users can use Hollyhock Drive and Spring Farm Road to access the Channel Highway.
The benefits of the project to the community include:
- enhanced road safety for all road users
- improved travel time predictability.
Designs
We have published the final designs for this project. The project area has also been extended to include changes to the Maddocks Road intersection. These designs do have some environmental impact, and how we manage that will be assessed under the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999. Construction is expected to begin in 2025 (subject to environmental approvals).
Timing
Construction is expected to begin in 2025 (subject to environmental approvals).
Community consultation
Two rounds of public consultation on the proposals were held in December 2021 and June-July 2022.
We have used the feedback received to develop the design options and create the following reports:
View the Round One Feedback Consultation Summary Report (April 2022) (PDF 533.2 KB)
View the Round Two Feedback Consultation Summary Report (June 2023) (PDF 682.3 KB)
Accessibility
If you would like to find out more information and you have accessibility requirements, please contact the project engagement consultants (details below).
You can find out more about Transport Services' commitment to accessibility on our website here: transport.tas.gov.au/accessibility
Contact
If you have any questions about this project, please contact our Stakeholder Engagement Specialist.
Phone: 1800 771 980.