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About the project

The southbound  lanes of the East Derwent Highway, between the Grass Tree Hill Road roundabout in Risdon Vale and Sugarloaf Road in Geilston Bay need repair and strengthening.

Timing

We will  provide an update on timing soon.

About the Freight Capacity Upgrade Program

These works are being completed as part of the Tasmanian Government’s Freight Capacity Upgrade Program (FCUP).

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.

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.

Contact

For more information, please email freightupgrade@stategrowth.tas.gov.au.