Midland Highway Safety Works Package - Epping Forest to Powranna

Funding program Investment Road and Rail Program
Status Completed
Transport mode Road
Expected start/finish Late 2017 - Mid 2019
Estimated project cost $31,034,131
Australian Government contribution $24,827,305
Local Council/Shire Northern Midlands Council
State TAS
Corridor Hobart - Burnie

Project description

The project upgraded an appoximate 11 km section of the Midland Highway from Belle Vue Road at Epping Forest to Powranna Road. The upgrade included construction of additional sections of 2 + 1 lane arrangements to provide overtaking facilities, widening of the highway to include a central median incorporating a flexible safety barrier, provision of turning facilities and treatment of roadside hazards.

Benefits

It is intended that the project will achieve a minimum 3 star AusRAP rating on this section of the highway, in accordance with the Midland Highway 10 year Action Plan, and result in a reduction in crashes.

Funding

The cost of the project was $31.0 million. The Australian Government contributed $24.8 million and the Tasmanian Government $6.2 million.

Timetable

Construction commenced in October 2017 and was completed in May 2019.

Project last updated: 12 Oct 2020

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