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About the project

We will be repairing and strengthening Liawenee Canal Bridge, Highland Lakes Road.

Timing

This work will begin in early February 2026, and we plan to complete the project by mid-July 2026.

Traffic impacts

The speed limit through the project site will be reduced to 60 km/hr during work hours, however, after application of the strengthening materials on the bridge, the speed limit over the bridge itself will be reduced to 20 km/hr at all times.

Location

Liaweenie Canal Bridge map Feb 2024

Liawenee Canal Bridge

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 about the Freight Capacity Upgrade project, please contact Lucy Bennett on email freightupgrade@stategrowth.tas.gov.au.