| Funding Program: | Roads of Strategic Importance |
| Status: | Under construction |
| Transport Mode: | Road |
| Expected Start/Finish: | Early 2022 - Mid 2026 |
| Estimated Project Cost: | $80,000,000 |
| Australian Government Contribution: | $64,000,000 |
| Local Council/Shire: | Meander Valley Council,Northern Midlands Council |
| State: | TAS |
Project DescriptionThe Project will upgrade Illawarra Main Road between the western extents of Perth Links Road to the Bass Highway at Carrick, in Northern Tasmania. 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 commence in April 2022 with construction expected to be completed by mid 2026. |
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Project details last updated: 5/09/2022
