Bass Highway North of Sassafras Upgrade
The Bass Highway North of Sassafras project is part of the Bass Highway Action Plan which is jointly funded by the Australian and Tasmanian governments.
About the project
The Bass Highway North of Sassafras project is being delivered as part of the Bass Highway Devonport to Launceston Corridor Strategy to improve safety and efficiency on the Bass Highway.
The existing road will be widened to include construction of a flexible median safety barrier to separate opposing traffic, which will:
- increase safety for road users, including a reduced risk of head-on crashes and provide an opportunity for safe overtaking
- improve efficiency and travel time reliability.
Timing
We have finalised a concept design for the project. The design has been informed by feedback collected from property owners and other key stakeholders.
Community consultation: May 2025
Public consultation for the project is now open. View the concept designs here:
How to provide your feedback
Where: Hamilton Hub, 18 Hamilton St, Latrobe
Feedback collected during this period will be considered as we develop a detailed design.
Public consultation will close on Monday, 2 June 2025.
Location
Funding
The Bass Highway North of Sassafras project is part of the Bass Highway Action Plan which is jointly funded by the Australian and Tasmanian governments.
Accessibility
If you would like to find out more information and you have accessibility requirements, please contact the project engagement manager on the details below.
You can find out more about Transport Services' commitment to accessibility on our website here: https://www.transport.tas.gov.au/accessibility
Contact
If you have any questions, please contact our stakeholder engagement specialist on bassnorthofsassafras@stategrowth.tas.gov.au