Birralee Road Upgrades

About the project

Widening and sealing shoulders provides a safe and efficient road and allows additional space for drivers to regain control, reducing road crashes.

The Birralee Road Upgrades project has been split into three sections:

1. Birralee Road, Roxford Avenue to Brushy Rivulet
2. Birralee Road, Brushy Rivulet to Priestleys Lane
3. Birralee Road, Priestleys Lane to Frankford Road junction

Timing

Works to upgrade the southern section of Birralee Road (between Roxford Avenue and Brushy Rivulet) will be completed by a contractor, with construction expected to start in February 2024.

Designs are continuing for the northern section of Birralee Road, from Brushy Rivulet to Priestleys Lane and from Priestleys Lane to Frankford Road junction.

Current situation

Works to upgrade the southern section of Birralee Road (between Roxford Avenue and Brushy Rivulet) will be completed by Gradco Pty Ltd, with construction expected to start in February 2024.

Consultation with landowners on the northern section is continuing, with discussions around acquisition and TasNetworks easements ongoing. Detailed designs will be shared with landowners as the design develops.

Community consultation

We are continuing to engage with impacted landowners on both Birralee Road and Frankford Road.

Click on the Birralee Road design image below to view in full size.

About the Northern Roads Package

Northern Roads Package stage one is a series of road upgrades including road widening, shoulder sealing, and surface upgrades, planned for key interregional freight linkages through the Batman Highway, Birralee Road, and Frankford Road.

Upgrades are planned in the following locations:

• Batman Highway, east of Batman Bridge (complete)
• Batman Highway, west of Batman Bridge (underway)
• Birralee Road, Roxford Avenue to Brushy Rivulet (underway)
• Birralee Road, Brushy Rivulet to Frankford Road (design)
• Frankford Road, Birralee Road to Stony Brook, Exeter (design)

Accessibility

If you would like to find out more information and you have accessibility requirements, please contact the project consultants, 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 further information please contact our Stakeholder Engagement Consultants Lesley Turner on 0447 965 624 or Kristie Giblin on 0488 227 427.

You can also email Lesley and Kristie at northernroadpackage@stategrowth.tas.gov.au