Bridges and road strengthening projects are continuing to progress along key Tasmanian freight routes.
Five Tasmanian bridges have been strengthened and a further three are under construction as the Tasmanian Government delivers part of a second package of works under the five-year, $100 million Freight Capacity Upgrade Program.
Minister for Infrastructure, Kerry Vincent, said the Australian and Tasmanian governments jointly funded project was focused on supporting Tasmania’s economic growth by increasing freight efficiency, enabling increased safe operating loads, and making travel times more predictable for freight operators.
“Repairing and strengthening these sections of road and bridges will also improve road safety for all road users and reduce maintenance costs,” he said.
“Each year the projects delivered under this program make it easier and more efficient to transport essential goods across the state.
“This helps keep our supermarket shelves stocked, enables major construction projects, and ensures Tasmanian producers can get their goods to key markets in Tasmania and beyond.”
The five recently completed bridges include:
Pardoe Creek bridge, Port Sorell Road, Latrobe;
Don River bridge, Sheffield Road, Acacia Hills;
Mole Creek bridge, Liena Road, Mole Creek;
Arthur River bridge, Waratah Road, Waratah; and
Wellards Creek bridge, Arthur Highway, Murdunna.
The three other bridges in this package under construction, include:
Argent River bridge, Murchison Highway, West Coast;
Norfolk Creek bridge, Arthur Highway, Taranna; and
Allans Creek bridge, Arthur Highway, Taranna.
The final bridge under this contract, Leslie Station Creek bridge, on the Murchison Highway, West Coast is expected to start construction in October 2025.
As well as the five recently completed bridges, six road strengthening projects have also been completed across Tasmania, including sections on the Bass Highway, near Westbury, Elizabeth Town and Parramatta Creek; Esk Main Road west of Avoca; and Fingerpost Main Road North of Richmond.
These projects aim to strengthen the road, and provide a consistent, long-lasting surface on key freight routes.
Tenders have also recently closed on four more construction contracts under the Freight Capacity Upgrade Program.
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