The start of the school year is a busy time on our roads, with traffic expected to increase by 10 per cent when school returns. So plan ahead, allow extra time and consider travelling earlier or later to avoid the busy periods, if you have the flexibility to do so.
We’re doing what we can to support the efforts of those fighting fires across the state.
The community is invited to provide feedback and ideas on the future of the highways surrounding Hobart’s Queens Domain, with consultation closing on 21 December.
The Tasmanian Government has commissioned a planning study to look at ways to reduce congestion and improve travel time reliability on the Tasman Highway between Sorell and Hobart.
Motorists travelling between Hobart and Sorell, Midway Point, the airport and the Southern Beaches will soon feel relief, with a tender awarded for improvements to the Hobart airport roundabout.
The Transport Commission has made available Owner Operator Taxi Licences (OOTLs) by way of tender between 29 September 2018 and 17 October 2018.
Road works are now complete with the on and off ramps, roundabouts, the bridge and all lanes of the highway open to traffic.
The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) is now responsible for direct delivery of heavy vehicle compliance and enforcement
Failure to take immediate action on vehicles fitted with faulty Takata airbags is risking serious injury, death or registration suspension. Check your vehicle now.
SeaLink Travel Group Limited (SeaLink) has been awarded the contract to operate the Bruny Island ferry services for at least the next 10 years.
The Department of State Growth will investigate options to improve traffic flow on the Tasman Highway at the Holyman Avenue roundabout.
Effective from 1 January 2018, Regression has been removed from Graduated Licensing Scheme for Novice Drivers/Riders.
The Tasmanian and Australian governments have committed $30 million to construct a four-lane interchange that will replace the Hobart Airport roundabout.
Thanks to a trial of new crossing light countdown timers, pedestrians in Hobart and Launceston will soon know how long they have left to cross some of their busiest streets.
On 8 October 1977 the newly refurbished Tasman Bridge re-opened.
Safety for all road users will be improved in Franklin with the extension of the 50km/h speed zone at the northern end of the town.
From 7 November 2016, ride-sourcing services will be permitted in Tasmania, subject to a range of conditions.
The Department of State Growth has a number of road projects currently under construction.