West Tamar Highway - Trevallyn to Riverside Upgrades
We are investigating ideas for improvements along the West Tamar Highway between Trevallyn and Riverside.
About the project
The department is further investigating options to improve the safety and efficiency of the West Tamar Highway for all road users between Trevallyn and Riverside.
The following areas have been identified as of interest and options to improve these will be investigated:
- Duplication of the single lane section of the West Tamar Highway between 101 West Tamar Highway and the intersection of Forest Road (northern intersection) / West Tamar Highway (approximately 710 metres long), locally known as Barnes Hill.
- Improvements to pedestrian crossing facilities at the Ecclestone Road / West Tamar Highway intersection.
- Improvements to turning facilities and line-marking at the Riverview Road / West Tamar Highway intersection.
- Improvements to the Forest Road/ West Tamar Highway intersections to improve sight distance.
- Improvements for shared path between Tailrace Park to Windsor Park.
1Community consultation
Once the investigations are complete, the department will use the information gathered to prepare concept designs which will be shared with the community for feedback.
2Timing
The department will be carrying out investigation works along the West Tamar Highway between the southern intersection of Forest Road/West Tamar Highway to Windsor Park from August 2023 to October 2023.
The investigation works will include site walks of public areas located along the West Tamar Highway corridor.
An engineering survey for the Ecclestone Road and West Tamar Highway intersection will also be taking place. Traffic counts will also be captured at the intersection of Forest Road (southern intersection)/West Tamar Highway. These works are not expected to impact road users, residents, and access to public footpaths or driveways.
Information collected from these investigations will be used to inform the traffic assessment, concept design along the corridor, and detailed design of the Ecclestone Road and West Tamar Highway intersection upgrades.
3Map
A map showing where the investigation works will be carried out along the West Tamar Highway Corridor.
4Funding
The proposed project upgrades are funded from the $84 million commitment by the Tasmanian Government for the East and West Tamar Highway Upgrades.
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 on our website here: https://www.transport.tas.gov.au/accessibility
Contact
If you would like more information about these works, please contact the project team by email: trevallynriverside@stategrowth.tas.gov.au or by calling (03) 6210 0662.