Kings Meadows Heavy Vehicle Driver Rest Area
We are building a Heavy Vehicle Driver Rest Area on the Midland Highway between the Bass Highway and King Meadows interchanges.
About the project
This new HVDRA will help truck drivers take their required rest breaks and improve driver safety and fatigue management.
The Australian and Tasmanian governments are funding the construction of rest areas on Tasmania’s key freight routes as part of the Tasmanian Heavy Vehicle Driver Rest Area Strategy
We have worked closely with the Tasmanian Transport Association and the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator to identify suitable Heavy Vehicle Driver Rest Areas.
The Kings Meadows site has been used an informal rest area for many years and was identified as a high priority site to improve driver safety for all road users.
What are main benefits of this project?
Upgrading and formalising the existing rest area will provide a safe, well-designed space for heavy vehicle drivers to:
* take mandatory rest breaks
* reduce driver fatigue
* check load safety.
Improved HVDRA facilities at key locations around Tasmania will:
* improve safety for all road users
* support efficient freight movement
* prepare for future increased freight demand.
Timing
Construction is expected to begin before the end of 2025. We are currently finalising the design and will appoint a construction contractor mid-year.
FAQs
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Location
This map below shows the plan for the HVDRA.
Funding
The Australian government is providing $13.9 million through the Safer Local Roads and Infrastructure Program.
The Tasmanian Government is providing $3.8 million towards the $17.7 million projects of heavy vehicle rest area projects.
Accessibility
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Contact
For more information, please contact our Senior Stakeholder Engagement Consultant on 0482 166 711 or email kingsmeadowsHVDRA@stategrowth.tas.gov.au