About the project
The Arthur Highway Road Improvement Strategy, released in April 2025, identified a range of improvements between Sorell and Port Arthur to support safer, more efficient, and more reliable travel for all road users.
Designs are currently being developed for seven high-priority projects identified through the strategy.
The proposed works include additional overtaking opportunities at Dunalley, Taranna and Forcett, intersection upgrades at Forcett and Eaglehawk Neck, and enhanced pedestrian access in Dunalley.
Community feedback will help inform the next stage of planning and design before the projects progress further.
Timing
Community consultation is open from 9:00 am on Thursday, 27 August 2026 until 9:00 am on Friday, 25 September 2026.
Feedback received during the consultation period will help inform the next stage of planning and design.
Following consultation, site investigations and detailed design work will progress for each project.
Community consultation
We invite community members and stakeholders to review the proposed designs and provide feedback on planned improvements along the Arthur Highway.
The designs can be viewed on the Engage@Building Tasmania website, where you can explore project information, view interactive maps and provide feedback online.
You can also view the designs in person at the following locations:
Sorell Council - 47 Cole Street, Sorell
Tasman Council Main Office - 1713 Main Road, Nubeena
Feedback can be provided through the Engage@Building Tasmania website, by email, or by completing a feedback form at one of the display locations.
Community and stakeholder feedback will help inform the next stage of planning and design for the Arthur Highway Improvement Projects.
Project locations
The designs for the following seven projects will be available for review and feedback.
- Forcett towards Sorell - overtaking lane
- Sugarloaf Road - junction improvement
- Dunalley towards Copping - overtaking lane
- Dunalley to Bay Road shared pathway and Bay Road junction improvements
- Dunalley towards Murdunna - overtaking lane
- Pirates Bay Drive - junction improvement
- Taranna towards Port Arthur - overtaking lane
This map below shows the project locations.
You can view the map showing the project locations in a new window here.
Accessibility
If you would like to find out more information and you have accessibility requirements, please visit this page on our website: Transport Services' commitment to accessibility.
Contact
For more information, please contact the project team on 0418 828 896 or email arthur-highway@building.tas.gov.au