As part of our 2030 Strong Plan for Tasmania’s Future we’re working hard to improve safety and efficiency on our roads right around Tasmania.
The Tasmanian Government is seeking public feedback on improving freight links between Brighton and Cambridge.
Premier and Minister for Infrastructure, Jeremy Rockliff, said the Government was planning ahead to maintain efficient connections between these two important freight hubs and reduce the impact on existing routes through Hobart.
“The Brooker Highway, East Derwent Highway and Tasman Highway serve current freight demands but, as these roads become more congested in the future, it may pose a challenge for efficient freight movements,” the Premier said.
“Therefore, we are looking at upgrades to three potential alternative routes currently used for some freight movements or whether we continue with current arrangements, which is why we want to hear from the community.”
The options are:
The Premier said public consultation on the options would run from Monday, 19 August to Monday, 16 September 2024.
“The feedback we receive will help us determine if any of these routes would be suitable to be upgraded as alternatives for heavy vehicle usage,” the Premier said.
“This will help us plan improvements to Tasmania’s freight network and road conditions for all users.”
Alternative route options can be viewed, and feedback can be provided, via an online interactive map, as well as at one of four display locations, and two walk in community sessions.
