| Funding Program: | Roads of Strategic Importance |
| Status: | In planning |
| Transport Mode: | Road |
| Expected Start/Finish: | Mid 2022 - TBC |
| Estimated Project Cost: | $80,000,000 |
| Australian Government Contribution: | $64,000,000 |
| Local Council/Shire: | Meander Valley Council,Northern Midlands Council |
| State: | TAS |
Project DescriptionUpgrades will focus on the key freight route on Illawarra Road between the Bass and Midland Highways. Project detail yet to be determined. BenefitsThe upgrades are expected to prioritise widening, improving and adding protected overtaking lanes to the section from Bass Highway to Longford, and to improve and shorten the route for both freight and passenger vehicles. FundingThe estimated cost of the project is $80 million. The Australian Government is contributing $64 million and the Tasmanian Government $16 million. TimetableConstruction is expected to commence in mid 2022 with further work required to finalise scope and construction end date for project. |
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Project details last updated: 16/12/2019
