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About the project

We are repairing and strengthening Don River Bridge on Sheffield Main Road as part of the Tasmanian Government’s Freight Capacity Upgrade Program (FCUP).

Notice for oversized vehicles travelling on Sheffield Road on Monday, 16 June 2025

Temporary lane closures are required on the bridge on Monday, 16 June 2025 from 7:00 am to 5:00 pm. The open lane will be 3.2 metres wide.

If your oversized vehicle requires a lane wider than 3.2 metres, you will need to provide 24 hours’ notice to the project team to arrange access over the bridge.

To arrange access, please contact the project team on 0418 723 667or email David.shawjohnston@fultonhogan.com.au

Location

Don River Bridge map Feb 2024

Don River Bridge

About the Freight Capacity Upgrade Program

FCUP supports the productivity of freight vehicles by improving the roads and bridges they travel on day to day. Repairing and strengthening these sections of road will:

  • improve freight productivity
  • improve efficiency and network reliability
  • improve road safety for all road users
  • reduce maintenance costs.

Funding

The Australian and Tasmanian Governments have committed combined funding of $100 million towards the FCUP program.

Accessibility

If you would like to find out more information and you have accessibility requirements, please contact the project team (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

For more information about the Freight Capacity Upgrade project, please email info@stategrowth.tas.gov.au