- Funding program Investment Road and Rail Program
- Status Underway
- Transport mode Road
- Expected start/finish Early 2014 - Mid 2024
- Estimated project cost $565,000,000
- Australian Government contribution $452,000,000
- Local Council/Shire Launceston City Council,Northern Midlands Council,Southern Midlands Council
- State TAS
- Corridor Hobart - Burnie
Project description
The Midland Highway Upgrade involves a series of projects that will complete safety works such as installing flexible barriers, widening shoulders, removing roadside hazards, upgrading intersections, realigning tight curves, and providing additional overtaking lanes and rest areas.
Benefits
The project will improve safety on the highway and achieve a minimum 3 Star AusRAP Safety Rating.
Funding
The total project cost is $565 million. The Australian Government is contributing $452 million and the Tasmanian Government $113 million.
Timetable
The project commenced in January 2014 and is expected to be completed in mid 2024.
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