Bass Highway - East of Heazlewood
We are strengthening bridges and roads around Tasmania to make sure they stay safe and efficient for heavy vehicles and the broader community.
About the project
We have repaired and strengthened a 300m of the Bass Highway, East of Heazlewood.
Funding
The Australian and Tasmanian Governments have committed combined funding of $100 million towards the FCUP program.
About the Freight Capacity Upgrade Program
These works are being completed as part of FCUP, jointly funded by the Australian and Tasmanian governments.
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 on our website here: https://www.transport.tas.gov.au/accessibility
Contact
For more information about the Freight Capacity Upgrade Project, please Paul Galea, on 0448 774 480 or email freightupgrade@stategrowth.tas.gov.au