Bass Highway - Pedestrian Crossings
We are improving pedestrian crossings on the Bass Highway between Cooee and Somerset to increase safety for all road users and those walking, wheeling, and riding.
About the project
Building Tasmania completed a planning study in 2018 along the Bass Highway between Cooee and Wynyard to identify safety, travel time and reliability improvements on the corridor.
A number of projects were identified as a result, including the addition of pedestrian crossings facilities between Cooee and Somerset.
The current pedestrian crossings are separated by large distances and do not offer enough road crossing opportunities for pedestrians.
Based on the results of the planning study, five locations for pedestrian crossings facility improvements were identified.
The aim is to increase safety and reliability for pedestrians and to meet the expected demand from the future Coastal Pathway project by reducing the number of unprotected highway crossings.
Timing
Work on site 1 will start on Monday, 12 October 2026 and take up to four weeks. The remaining sites will follow with construction expected to be complete in December 2026. See below for information about the work at each crossing site.
During construction, a reduced speed limit will be in place for the duration of work, including on weekends.
Locations
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Bass Highway Pedestrian Crossings locations
Site 1 - Between Fidler Street, Cooee and Burnie Ocean View Motel
- A new pedestrian island will be constructed on the Bass Highway between Fidler Street and Arthur Street, Cooee. We will also improve the Cooee Beach west carpark with new linemarking, kerb and drainage.
- Work is expected to start on Monday, 12 October 2026 and take up to four weeks. Regular working hours are between 7:00am and 5:30pm, Monday to Friday.
- Single lane closures will only occur during night work. Electronic message boards will advise when night work is planned.
Site 2 - West of Kennedy Street, Camdale
- A new pedestrian island will be constructed on the Bass Highway outside Youngs Vegie Shed, west of Kennedy Street, Camdale.
- Work is expected to start on Thursday, 12 November 2026 and take up to one week. Regular working hours are between 7:00am and 5:30pm, Monday to Friday.
- Single lane closures will only occur during night work. Electronic message boards will advise when night work is planned.
- During this work, pedestrians, road users and residents will still be able to access Young’s Vegie Shed and other properties and businesses around the work area.
Site 3 – At Besser Crescent, Camdale
- A new pedestrian island will be constructed on the Bass Highway outside No Frills Foodmarket near Besser Crescent, Camdale.
- Work is expected to start on Wednesday, 18 November 2026 and take up to one week. Regular working hours are between 7:00am and 5:30pm, Monday to Friday.
- Single lane closures will only occur during night work. Electronic message boards will advise when night work is planned.
- During this work, pedestrians, road users and residents will still be able to access No Frills Foodmarket and other properties and businesses around the work area
Site 4 - Between Falmouth and Wragg streets, Somerset
- A new pedestrian island will be constructed on the Bass Highway at Elizabth Street, Somerset. We will also improve the kerb and drainage, install a new street light at the crossing and upgrade existing signage.
- Work is expected to start on Thursday, 5 November 2026 and take up to six weeks. Regular working hours are between 7:00am and 5:30pm, Monday to Friday.
- Single lane closures will only occur during night work. Electronic message boards will advise when night work is planned.
Site 5 - Between Arthur and Raglan streets, Somerset
- A new pedestrian island will be constructed on the Bass Highway between Arthur Street and Raglan Street, Somerset. We will also improve drainage and install a new street light at the crossing.
- Work is expected to start on Tuesday, 24 November 2026 and take up to one week. Regular working hours will be between 7:00am and 5:30pm, Monday to Friday.
- Single lane closures will only occur during night work. Electronic message boards will advise when night work is planned.
- During this work, pedestrians, road users and residents will still be able to access Gaffney Machinery, Ampol Somerset, and other properties or businesses around the work area.
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Bass Highway Pedestrian Crossings map
This map below shows the sites we will be working at along the Bass Highway.
Funding
This project is funded by the Australian and Tasmanian governments under the Cooee to Wynyard program. $50 million is committed to this program, with the Australian Government contributing $40 million and the Tasmanian Government $10 million. More information about the Cooee to Wynyard program is available on the program page.
Accessibility
If you would like to find out more information and you have accessibility requirements, please contact the project team on the details below.
You can find out more about Transport Services' commitment to accessibility.
Contact
If you have any questions, please contact Stakeholder Engagement Consultant Kristie Giblin on 0488 227 427 or by email basshighwaycrossings@building.tas.gov.au