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25.01.2022 Watch out for night works on the Eastern Causeway on Thursday night! We will be doing some essential maintenance on the Eastern Causeway, between Midway Point and Sorell, from 6:30 pm on Thursday, 12 November to 6:00 am on Friday, 13 November. There will be frequent lane closures and a reduced speed limit during our working hours.... Please slow down, drive with caution and follow the directions of traffic controllers.

24.01.2022 Short road closure on Huon Highway at Franklin today! We need to close the Huon Highway in both directions near the Swamp Road intersection, in Franklin. The road will be closed at 1:15 pm today, Friday 27 November, for about 15 minutes. ... The closure will allow us to move a large piece of equipment safely. Please approach with caution and follow the directions of traffic controllers and signs.

24.01.2022 Consultation on the reference design for the new Bridgewater Bridge is now open, and two community drop-in sessions will be held tomorrow at the Brighton Civic Centre, 25 Greenpoint Road, Bridgewater. Sessions will be held between 10am 1pm and 4pm 7pm. To ensure COVID-19 guidelines are followed, attendees must register to attend a session. To register, please visit https://stategrowthtas.mysocialpinpoint.com/newbridgewaterb or call 1800 517 290. ... Feedback can also be provided online and will close on Friday 13 November, 2020.

24.01.2022 It will be a busy week for our traffic signals team next week! We will be working on traffic signals at the following intersections in Hobart, Moonah, Claremont, New Town, Sandy Bay and Tunnel Hill: Elizabeth Street and Liverpool Street, 6:30 pm 1:00 am, between Monday, 9 Friday, 13 November.... Collins Street and Harrington Street, 9:30 pm 11:30 pm, Tuesday, 10 November Regent Street and Princes Street, 8:00 pm 9:30 pm, Tuesday, 10 November Sandy Bay Road and King Street, 6:30 pm 8:00 pm, Tuesday, 10 November Main Road Moonah and Creek Road, 9:00 am 3:00 pm, Tuesday 10 Thursday, 12 November Main Road Claremont and Box Hill Road, 8:00 pm 9:30 pm, Thursday, 12 November Main Road New Town and Pirie Street, 6:30 pm 7:30 pm, Thursday, 12 November Tasman Highway, inbound near the Cambridge Road slip lane, 9:30 am 2:30 pm, Wednesday, 11 November. Please remember to slow down, approach the intersections with caution, and follow the directions of traffic controllers and signs.

24.01.2022 One week left to have your say! We have developed concept designs for Park and Ride facilities and improved bus services in Kingborough. We want to know what you think to help inform the development of detailed designs. View the plans and fill out a survey online here: https://stategrowthtas.mysocialpinpoint.com/southernproject... Consultation is open until Wednesday 2 December 2020. This project is part of the Southern Access suite of projects, under the Hobart City Deal.

24.01.2022 Speeding drivers put road workers’ lives at risk. It’s dangerous to ignore road works speed limits and to drive inattentively. So please slow down, be patient and comply with all signs when travelling through work sites.

22.01.2022 Watch out for night works at Old Beach! We will be resurfacing the East Derwent Highway at the Old Beach roundabout this week. Works will start tonight, from 7:30 pm Tuesday, 27 to 5:00 am Wednesday, 28 October, and from 7:30 pm Wednesday, 28 to 5:00 am Thursday, 29 October 2020. There will be a reduced speed limit and frequent lane closures during our working hours.... Please approach the area with caution, and follow the directions of traffic controllers and signs.

22.01.2022 If you're heading to MONA FOMA this weekend, remember that driving after drinking alcohol is a big mistake which can cost lives. If you plan to drink, plan not to drive.

22.01.2022 Watch out for roadworks on the Brooker Highway starting Sunday! We will be resurfacing on the Brooker Highway between Bathurst Street and Burnett Street. We will be working from 12:00 noon on Sunday, 29 November 2020 until 5:00 am on Monday, 30 November and then between 7:30 pm and 5:00 am each night from Monday, 30 November Saturday, 5 December.... One of the two north bound lanes between Bathurst and Burnett Streets will be closed to traffic and a reduced speed limit will be in place during our working hours. All lanes will remain open to traffic during the daytime from Monday, 30 November Please slow down, keep to the posted speed limits and follow directions of traffic controllers. Image: File photo of previous resurfacing job at a different site.

22.01.2022 Have your say on Park and Ride facilities and improved bus services in Kingborough! View the plans and fill out a survey online here: https://stategrowthtas.mysocialpinpoint.com/southernproject We have developed concept designs and we want to know what you think, to help inform the development of detailed designs.... Consultation is open until Wednesday 2 December 2020. This project is part of the Southern Access suite of projects, under the Hobart City Deal.

20.01.2022 Exploring the state in your Christmas break? You may travel through a number of roadworks sites that have a lower speed limit in place, even when no obvious work is occurring. Roadworks sites can have reduced speed limits for a number of reasons, such as; there may be changes to the road surface or the centre separation, there could be new or no line marking, or no barriers on the road or at the side of the road. ... The need to reduce speed may not be obvious, but reduced speed limits are for your safety. Stay safe this festive season and follow the directions of traffic signs and speed limits. You can view a list of open sites over Christmas here: https://www.transport.tas.gov.au/p/road_closures_and_delays

19.01.2022 Look out for resurfacing works happening on Colebrook Road tomorrow! We will be resurfacing Colebrook Road between Richmond and Fingerpost from Thursday, 14 January. There will be a reduced speed limit in place and frequent lane closures during our working hours, 7:00 am - 6:00 pm. Works will take up to a week to complete.... Please keep to the speed limits and follow the directions of traffic controllers and signs. You can find out more about planned roadworks across the state and sign up to our weekly roadworks newsletter here: https://www.transport.tas.gov.au/p/road_closures_and_delays File photo: resurfacing works on another road.

19.01.2022 Look out for night works in the south this week! We are doing electrical works on the Tasman Bridge tonight until Friday, 15 January. There will be a reduced speed limit and frequent lane closures during our working hours, 2:00 am - 5:00 am. We are also doing essential street light repairs on Macquarie Street, Hobart at the Harrington Street intersection tonight until Thursday, 14 January. There will be a reduced speed limit and frequent lane closures during our working hour...s 7:30 pm - 6:00 am. On top of that, we will also be repairing and installing signage on the Brooker Highway between Goodwood and Lutana and on the East Derwent Highway between Tasman Bridge and Lindisfarne, tonight until Thursday, 14 January. There will be a reduced speed limit and frequent lane closures during our working hours, 2:00 am - 6:00 am. If you are out and about at this time, please keep to the speed limits and follow the directions of traffic controllers and signs. You can find out more about planned roadworks across the state and sign up to our weekly roadworks newsletter here: https://www.transport.tas.gov.au/p/road_closures_and_delays

18.01.2022 Visiting New Norfolk this weekend? There are planned resurfacing works on the Lyell Highway between Molesworth and Glebe Roads on Saturday, 12 December Sunday, 13 December from 7:00 am 6:00 pm. There will be reduced speed limits and frequent lane closures in place with potential delays of up to 15 minutes. Please allow additional travel time and follow the directions of traffic controllers and signs. You can find out more about planned roadworks across the state and sig...n up to our newsletter here: https://www.transport.tas.gov.au/p/road_closures_and_delays File photo: Resurfacing works on another highway.

17.01.2022 UPDATE: The bridge is now open to road traffic. Denison Canal Bridge, located on the Arthur Highway at Dunalley, is currently stuck in the open position. This means the Arthur Highway is CLOSED to all traffic at Dunalley.... Engineers will inspect the bridge to determine the issue, and hope to have it open within the next hour. We will update this status when the bridge has been fixed and is open to road traffic

17.01.2022 Watch out for night works on Davey Street next week! We’re resurfacing Davey Street between Argyle and Murray Streets, next Monday and Tuesday nights. The two left lanes on Davey Street between Argyle Street and Murray Street will be closed during the works. The works will take place from 7:30 pm Monday, 26 to 5:00 am Tuesday, 27 October, and from 7:30 pm Tuesday, 27 to 5:00 am Wednesday, 28 October 2020.... All lanes will remain open during the daytime. During the works, you won’t be able to turn left into Davey Street from Argyle Street, and there will be no parking on Davey Street between Elizabeth Street and Murray Street. Please approach with caution, consider alternative routes, and follow the directions of traffic controllers and signs.

17.01.2022 Don’t forget - watch out for traffic delays at Midway Point this Sunday! Before we can start construction on the Midway Point Intersection Solution, TasNetworks need to relocate power poles along the Tasman Highway at Midway Point. Works will take place from 7:30 am 5:00 pm on four Sundays - 11, 18, 25 October and 1 November.... You should allow for delays of up to 20 minutes, and consider alternative routes where possible. The speed limit will be reduced to 40 km/hr between the approaches of McGees Bridge and the western causeway. Traffic will be controlled by traffic controllers, with only one lane available at all times. At about 10:30 am and 1:30 pm on the Sundays there will be complete closures of both lanes for about 6 minutes each time. More information: https://www.transport.tas.gov.au//midway_point_intersectio

17.01.2022 Spring is here, and people are getting out and about around the state. If you’re travelling up the east coast, watch out for roadworks along the Tasman Highway as part of the Great Eastern Drive upgrades project. We’re upgrading junctions and entries to popular tourist destinations between Little Swanport and Bicheno, including at Rosedale Road, Saltworks Road, Piermont Retreat access, Louisville Road, Pontypool Road and more.... Find out more here: https://www.transport.tas.gov.au//tasman_highway_-_great_e Image: File photo of the Tasman Highway

17.01.2022 Pathway works on the Tasman Bridge We are doing essential maintenance works on the northern shared pathway (the one next to eastern shore-bound traffic). The pathway will be CLOSED between 10:00 am 4:00 pm on Wednesday, 25 November.... Cyclists and pedestrians should use the other path, and follow the direction of traffic signs. The southern pathway (next to Hobart-bound traffic) will remain open at all times, and both paths will be open during the morning and afternoon peaks. We need warm and sunny weather for these works to go ahead, so they may also take place on other days later this week or next week, depending on the weather. We will post more updates when/if more dates are confirmed.

16.01.2022 Watch out for traffic changes on the Bass Highway at Burnie this weekend! From 7:00 pm Friday, 9 October - 7:00 pm Sunday, 11 October, weather permitting, the east-bound carriageway of the Bass Highway between Wilson and Edwardes Street in Burnie will be temporarily CLOSED for essential bridge deck replacement works. All traffic will be diverted to the west-bound carriageway and restricted to one lane in each direction. The speed limit will be reduced and intersections will b...e managed by traffic controllers. These works are part of the project to strengthen the Wharf Access Road underpass. Find out more and view map here: https://www.transport.tas.gov.au//nort/bridgestrengthening Please slow down, and follow the directions of traffic controllers and signs.

16.01.2022 Did you know that our hotline operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week even on Christmas Day!? You can call us on 1300 139 933 (select menu option 2) to alert us about issues ranging from potholes, roadside litter and damaged to signs or barriers to emergencies and safety hazards, like fallen trees or damage to a bridge. The issue will be logged and passed on us to look into.

16.01.2022 UPDATE: The road will be repaired at night, either tomorrow, Thursday, 24 September, or Friday, 25 September, depending on the weather. Earlier: Changed traffic conditions on the Bass Highway, Burnie!... Due to works on the Wharf Access Road Underpass, there is damage to the road surface on a small section of the bridge deck on the Bass Highway, eastbound, between Edwardes Street and Wilson Street. To keep everyone safe, the speed limit has been reduced to 40km/hr over the damaged section. The road will be repaired night, either tonight, Wednesday 23 September or tomorrow night, Thursday 24 September, depending on the weather. During the repair works, one lane of the eastbound carriageway will be closed, with the other remaining open. Please drive with caution, and follow the directions of traffic controllers and signs. More information about the project: https://www.transport.tas.gov.au//bridge_strengthening_wor Image: Bridge deck replacement in progress over last weekend

16.01.2022 If you're a tradie, or off to the tip, make sure your load is secure. Loose objects could fall off and into the path of the vehicle behind and cause a serious crash. Cover loose materials with a tarp. Restrain large and heavy items using straps. Store tools in secured tool-boxes.

16.01.2022 #ThrowbackThursday Here’s a cool photo we found in our archives - taken during the construction of the Batman Bridge from the top of the A-frame!

16.01.2022 Watch out for weekend delays at Midway Point! Before we can start construction on the Midway Point Intersection Solution, TasNetworks need to relocate power poles along the Tasman Highway at Midway Point. Works will take place on Friday, 2 October from 7:00 pm 6:00 am Saturday, 3 October, and on four Sundays - 11, 18, 25 October and 1 November from 7:30 am 5:00 pm.... Road users are advised to allow for delays of up to 20 minutes, and consider alternative routes where possible. The speed limit will be reduced to 40 km/hr between the approaches of McGees Bridge and the western causeway. Traffic will be controlled by traffic controllers, with only one lane available at all times. At about 10:30 am and 1:30 pm on the Sundays there will be complete closures of both lanes for about 6 minutes each time. More information: https://www.transport.tas.gov.au//midway_point_intersectio

16.01.2022 Summer is fast approaching and the warm weather means more roadworks on the State road network. Sign up to our weekly Roadworks Report newsletter to stay updated on planned roadworks and delays. https://www.transport.tas.gov.au/p/road_closures_and_delays

15.01.2022 Road Safety Week is this week, a time for us to focus on the impact of road trauma and ways to reduce it. One way is drive so others survive and pledge that you will do so at https://roadsafetyweek.com.au/ You can also show your support by wearing a yellow lapel ribbon or putting a yellow ribbon on your car. Free ribbons are available at major Service Tasmania outlets.

15.01.2022 Don’t forget to have your say! The New Bridgewater Bridge reference design has been released to the community for their feedback. The community consultation process will run until this Friday, November 13.... Have your say by commenting on the interactive map: https://stategrowthtas.mysocialpinpoint.com/nbbinterac/map The reference design (pictured) includes a new two-lane bridge and a second two-lane bridge on the alignment of the existing bridge. The design shows what may be built to deliver the project within the budget, but it is not the final design and is likely to evolve during a competitive design process between two successful companies. The two successful companies will be appointed to start a competitive Early Contractor Involvement design and tender process in December, with the contract awarded in late 2021.

14.01.2022 If you're travelling along the Huon Highway on Wednesday, 9 December, please keep an eye out for the roadworks between Swamp Road and Huon Regional Care. Resurfacing works on the road shoulder will take place during 9:30 am and 4:00 pm and will involve lane closures and reduced speed limits. Delays of up to 15 minutes may be expected, so please allow extra travel time during this period and follow the directions of the traffic controllers and signs. You can find out more ab...out planned roadworks across the state and sign up to our newsletter here: https://www.transport.tas.gov.au/p/road_closures_and_delays File photo: Huon Highway near Swamp Road

14.01.2022 This week is National Yellow Ribbon Road Safety Week to highlight the impact of road trauma and ways to reduce it. Pick up your free yellow ribbon from Service Tasmania and make the pledge to drive so others survive at https://www.roadsafetyweek.net.au/

14.01.2022 Look out for lane closures on the Tasman Highway tomorrow, Thursday, 10 December. We will be conducting emergency works on one of our variable speed limit signs at 10:00 am. To ensure the safety of our workers, we will be closing the right hand lane travelling to the airport and a reduced speed limit will be in place. The works are estimated to take up to one hour. You can find out more about planned roadworks across the state and sign up to our newsletter here: https://www.transport.tas.gov.au/p/road_closures_and_delays

14.01.2022 As a part of the Midland Highway 10 year Action Plan, we started works at Tunbridge in October, 2020 to improve safety between Blackman River Bridge and Tunbridge Tier Road. We are aware of an issue with the road level before the bridges and are working with the contractor to fix the issue in the New Year. For safety reasons, this section of road will remain at a reduced speed limit of 80km/h. Please drive to the conditions, slow down and follow the directions of traffic co...ntrollers and signs. You can find out more about the Midland Highway 10 year Action Plan here > https://www.midlandhighway.tas.gov.au/

14.01.2022 We’re excited to have started works this week on the Bruny Island ferry terminal at Roberts Point, which will form part of a six-month-long upgrade to improve the Bruny Island ferry service. The works will be conducted weekdays between 7:00 am and 6:00 pm, and between 8:00 am and 4:00 pm on Saturdays. Traffic management will be in place for the duration of the project and should only have a small impact on current traffic conditions and no impact on the current ferry service.... The project will take a two-week break over the Christmas period. For more information on this project visit: https://www.transport.tas.gov.au//bruny_island_ferry_termi

13.01.2022 Next week when school returns, remember to 'love 40' -- or less -- when you're driving through school zones.

13.01.2022 UPDATE: Works will only go ahead at the following sites on the Bass Highway this week. - Between Falmouth Street and Raglan Street, Somerset - Between Mount Hicks Road and Old Bass Highway, Doctors Rocks - Between Heybridge and Stowport Road, Chasm Creek... - Between Main Road and Stowport Road, Wivenhoe A further update will be provided on the remaining sites. Previous: Watch out for lane closures on the Bass Highway this week! Our north-west maintenance team are busy conducting resurfacing works in multiple locations on the Bass Highway this week. The following sites will have a reduced speed limit and lane closures during our working hours, 7:30 am - 4:30 pm. - Between Back Line Road and Mengha Road, Wiltshire - Between Falmouth Street and Raglan Street, Somerset - Between Mount Hicks Road and Old Bass Highway, Doctors Rocks - Between Pipeline Road and Black River Road, Port Latta - Between Rulla Road and Whites Road, Sisters Creek The following site will have a reduced speed limit and lane closures during our working hours, 9:00 am - 3:30 pm. - Between Heybridge and Stowport Road, Chasm Creek The following site will have a reduced speed limit and the west-bound lane will be closed at all times from Monday, 11 January until Friday, 22 January. Works will occur between 6:00 am - 5:00 pm. - Between Main Road and Stowport Road, Wivenhoe Please be patient, keep to the speed limits and follow the directions of traffic controllers and signs. You can find out more about planned roadworks across the state and sign up to our weekly roadworks newsletter here: https://www.transport.tas.gov.au/p/road_closures_and_delays

13.01.2022 UPDATE: The bridge is now open to road traffic. Previous: Bridgewater Bridge is currently stuck in the open position due to technical difficulties.... Tasmania Police is working to help manage traffic in the area. We request all road users to use the East Derwent Highway and the Bowen Bridge as an alternative route. Technicians will inspect the bridge to determine the issue. We will update this status when we have more information.

12.01.2022 Have your say!! We are seeking feedback on the trial removal of right turns from the intersections of Goderich Street/Lindsay Street and Esplanade/Charles Street, Launceston. Our online survey is open until 11:00 pm, Sunday 31 January 2021. Access the survey here: surveymonkey.com/r/goderichfeedback

12.01.2022 We’ve surveyed over 2000 households in greater Hobart to find out how, where, when and why people travel. We’ve put together the key facts and figures in a summary report, which is available on the Transport website: https://www.transport.tas.gov.au//greaterhobarthouseholdtr... Here’s a chart from the summary report, which shows people’s top reasons for travelling (on weekdays.)

12.01.2022 UPDATE: The traffic lights at the intersection are now operating as normal for road users. The pole with the 'walk' signal for pedestrians on the St Davids Park corner has been removed due to damage, but pedestrians will still be able to hear the signal when it is safe to cross. Previous:... Due to an incident this morning, the traffic signals on the Sandy Bay Road intersection at Davey Street are flashing amber. Tasmania Police are on site to manage the traffic and direct pedestrians. Our Traffic Signals Maintenance crew is working to restore operation. If you are travelling through this intersection, please slow down and follow directions of the police. We will update this post when we get more information.

12.01.2022 As part of our Statewide Priority Weed Program that delivers the State Roads Weed Management Strategy 2016-26, we have been treating major weeds between Maydena and Strathgordon since 2016-17 to protect and conserve the conservation values of the Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area. We're proud to announce this project is starting to produce some excellent results protecting this area. Positive feedback from the public is noticing the huge progress eradicating widespre...ad weeds in the region, which were threatening to invade and out-compete the high quality native vegetation along the roadsides. We will continue to monitor and treat these sites each year, in order to eradicate these invasive weeds from the precious area. You can learn more about how we are managing our environment here: https://www.transport.tas.gov.au//managing_the_roads/manag

11.01.2022 We love our kids. Remember to ‘love 40’ or under when you’re driving through school zones.

10.01.2022 Speed limit signs are just that the maximum speed for driving safely. If the road or the weather changes, lower your speed and drive to the conditions. You can find out more about planned roadworks across the state and sign up to our weekly roadworks newsletter here: https://www.transport.tas.gov.au/p/road_closures_and_delays

10.01.2022 Starting this Friday!

09.01.2022 If you're travelling on the Tasman Highway between the Acton Interchange and Sorell, you will notice we have started construction works on a number of a sites and road users should look out for changed traffic conditions. From the Acton Interchange to Hobart Airport roundabout there is a reduced speed limit and occasional lane closures during our working hours, 7:00 am - 5:00 pm, Monday to Saturday. At Midway Point between McGees Bridge and Sorell Causeway there is a reduced ...speed limit and occasional lane closures during our working hours, 8:00 am - 6:00 pm, however there are no lane closures in either direction during the morning and afternoon peak times. To reduce impact during the typical working week, we will also be working the next couple of Sunday's from 10 am 6 pm. Make sure you plan ahead and allow extra time for your journey and follow the directions of traffic controllers and signs. You can find out more about planned roadworks across the state and sign up to our weekly roadworks newsletter here: https://www.transport.tas.gov.au/p/road_closures_and_delays

09.01.2022 Keep an eye out for roadworks on the Brooker Highway next week! We will be installing and repairing signs at Rosetta from Monday, 25 - Friday, 29 January. There will be a reduced speed limit and occasional lane closures during our working hours, 9:30 am - 3:00 pm. Please keep to the speed limits and follow the directions of traffic controllers and signs.... You can find out more about planned roadworks across the state and sign up to our weekly roadworks newsletter here: https://www.transport.tas.gov.au/p/road_closures_and_delays File photo: Not area pictured.

08.01.2022 When you're driving at dusk, dawn and night on rural roads, watch out for animals and slow down where they may be around. Remember, drive to the conditions.

08.01.2022 We’re doing essential maintenance and electrical works on the Tasman bridge shared pathways this week. We will be working from 9:30 am 3:00 pm tomorrow, Tuesday, 13 - Friday, 16 October. The northern pathway (the one next to eastern shore-bound traffic) will be CLOSED to all pedestrians and cyclists on Wednesday, 14 October, between 9:30 am 3:00 pm, weather permitting. There may also be some short delays on the northern pathway at other times during the works.... The southern pathway (next to Hobart-bound traffic) will remain open at all times, and both paths will be open during the morning and afternoon peaks.

08.01.2022 Watch out for roadworks on the Huon Highway! We’re widening and sealing the shoulder on a section of the Huon Highway between Swamp Road and Huon Regional Care in Franklin. Construction will start Monday, 2 November, and take place each day from 7:00 am 5:00 pm.... To keep our workers and all road users safe, there will be a lower speed limit and frequent lane closures during the works. The project should be finished in January 2021. Sealed shoulders help reduce crashes by providing extra space for a driver to recover control of their vehicle, if they drift out of the traffic lane.

08.01.2022 Watch out for night works on the eastern approaches to the Tasman Bridge next week! We’re resurfacing the Tasman Highway between Tasman Bridge and Rosny Hill Road, replacing underground infrastructure for traffic signals and temporarily removing the mobile median for maintenance. The mobile median will be removed on Monday 28 September, and will be replaced by alternative traffic management conditions until it’s returned on Friday, 9 October.... The resurfacing work will take 2-3 nights in total between Tuesday 29 September and Friday, 2 October, depending on the weather. We’ll have more information closer to the date. There will be a lower speed limit and frequent lane closures during the works. You should allow up to 15 minutes extra time if travelling through the area during working hours. Please slow down, pay attention to the overhead traffic lights, and follow the directions of traffic controllers and signs.

08.01.2022 Taking a break this holiday season? That’s great! But Police aren’t. When you hit the road this festive season remember the rules and drive carefully so you and others using the roads make it home safely. You can also view a list of roadworks sites that will remain at a reduced speed limit over Christmas here: https://www.transport.tas.gov.au/p/road_closures_and_delays

08.01.2022 #waybackwednesday Do you remember Hobart in the early '80s? We found this great aerial shot of the Tasman Highway before it was extended to Davey Street. ... What other changes can you spot in this pic?

07.01.2022 Watch out for changes to traffic signals in Launceston next week! From Tuesday, 22 - Thursday, 24 September, between 6:30 pm and 6:00 am, traffic signals throughout the Launceston CBD, including on Wellington Street, Bathurst Street, Margaret Street, Charles Street and Invermay Road will briefly be turned off while we work on the controller boxes. We will be working on each intersection in turn. The lights will be off for about 2 minutes at each intersection, and traffic con...trollers will be in place to keep everyone safe. Please drive with caution, and follow the directions of traffic controllers and signs.

07.01.2022 Watch out for night works on the Tasman Bridge tonight, Wednesday, 14 October! We need to do essential maintenance works on the mobile median on the Tasman Bridge, from 7:30 pm 10:00 pm, Wednesday, 14 October. During the works, the speed limit will be reduced, and the central lane on the bridge will be closed. Two lanes will remain open in each direction at all times.... Please pay attention to the variable speed limit signs, and follow the directions of traffic controllers.

06.01.2022 UPDATE: Watch out for changed traffic conditions on the Huon Highway. Due to some unforeseen circumstances, we have paused the widening and shoulder sealing works on Huon Highway between Swamp Road and Huon Regional Care in Franklin. Construction is expected to restart next week and we will keep the community updated about this. ... The speed limit has been increased from 40 km/h to 60 km/h and will stay at that limit during the break to keep everyone safe. Speed limits can be reduced at roadworks sites even when no one is working due to important safety reasons such as new or changed road conditions, equipment on the road or on the side of the road, unfenced drop-offs, new or no linemarking, and other factors. Please slow down and approach the area with caution.

06.01.2022 Construction works on the Bruny Island Ferry terminals will begin on both the Roberts Point and Kettering side Monday, 11 January 2021. Works will occur Monday to Friday between 7:00 am and 6:00 pm, and on Saturdays between 8:00 am and 4:00 pm. During this project, the oak trees along Ferry Road must be cordoned off to protect their root systems during construction works, which means the parking spaces adjacent to the ferry terminal along Ferry Road will not be available fr...om Monday, 11 January, 2021 until project completion. These works are expected to take 6 months to complete (weather permitting). For more information on this project visit: https://www.transport.tas.gov.au//bruny_island_ferry_termi

06.01.2022 Community consultation is now open for upgrades on the West Tamar Highway from north of Rosevears Drive to Gravelly Beach Road. The project will widen the highway and shoulders between Rosevears Drive and Gravelly Beach Road, add dedicated right turn lanes, and construct a footpath between Rosevears Drive and Gravelly Beach Road. The upgrades will improve safety and reduce travel times for local residents travelling to and from Launceston.... Consultation is open until Friday, 2 October. View designs and provide feedback here: https://www.transport.tas.gov.au//west_tamar_highway_safet You could also view the design person from Monday, 21 September - Friday, 2 October at the West Tamar Council Riverside Office. Designs have been released for three other projects on West Tamar Highway, with construction scheduled to start in October 2020.

06.01.2022 UPDATE: Bridge closure postponed. Due to forecast heavy rain over the weekend, these works are no longer taking place as planned this weekend. We expect the works to happen next weekend, from 7:00 pm Friday, 9 October 7:00 pm Sunday, 11 October. We will update the community with more information closer to the date.

04.01.2022 There’s been a lot happening on the Midland Highway lately. We just started work on upgrades to two sections of the highway, from Powranna Road to south of Symmons Plains and from south of Blackman River Bridge to Tunbridge Tier Road. During the works, we will be widening and rehabilitating the road, and adding safety barriers. These projects, as well as sections from Melton Mowbray and north of Lovely Banks, and at Spring Hill, will be completed in winter 2021.... We’ve also finished the section between St Peters Pass and south of Tunbridge. In this project, we improved the road alignment and junctions, extended sealed shoulders, added overtaking lanes, and installed a flexible safety barrier. These works are part of the Midland Highway 10 Year Action Plan, which will upgrade the whole Highway to a minimum 3 star ANCAP safety rating. Image: Previously completed section on the Midland Highway

04.01.2022 Watch out for night works on the eastern approaches to the Tasman Bridge this week! We’re resurfacing the Tasman Highway between Tasman Bridge and Rosny Hill Road, replacing underground infrastructure for traffic signals and temporarily removing the mobile median for maintenance. The mobile median will be removed tonight, Monday, 28 September, and will be replaced by alternative traffic management conditions until it’s returned on Friday, 9 October.... The resurfacing work starts tomorrow night, Tuesday, 29 September, and should be finished by Friday, 2 October, depending on the weather. There will be a lower speed limit and frequent lane closures during our working hours, 7:30 pm - 5:00 am. All traffic management should be removed in time for the morning peak. You should allow up to 15 minutes extra time if travelling through the area during working hours. Please slow down, pay attention to the overhead traffic lights, and follow the directions of traffic controllers and signs.

04.01.2022 You asked for this one. Who must give way at this roundabout and why? Car A or Car B? The answer will be revealed in the comments tomorrow morning at 9am.... You can also check out the top 10 misunderstood road rules in Tasmania here > https://www.rsac.tas.gov.au//top-10-misunderstood-road-ru/

04.01.2022 Watch out for changed traffic conditions on Davey Street this Sunday! City of Hobart has approved the closure of a section of Sandy Bay Road in both directions between Gladstone Street and Wilmot Street (approaching Davey Street), due to building works. Because of this, the slip lane from Davey Street to Sandy Bay Road (near St David’s Park) will be closed to traffic, buses and emergency services excepted, all day on Sunday, 8 November, from 7:30 am until 5:30 pm... If you need to get to Sandy Bay from Davey Street, you will need to take an alternative route, such as via Molle Street/Byron Street.

04.01.2022 Watch out for roadworks in the south this week! We will be resurfacing on the Brooker Highway between Bathurst Street and Burnett Street from 7:30 pm and 5:00 am each night from tonight, 30 November Saturday, 5 December. One of the two north bound lanes between Bathurst and Burnett Streets will be closed to traffic and a reduced speed limit will be in place during our working hours.... All lanes will remain open to traffic during the daytime. We will also be resurfacing Highland Lakes Road between Grass Hut Rivulet and Arthur Crescent on Wednesday and Thursday, weather permitting, from 7:00 am - 6:00 pm. Please slow down, and follow the directions of traffic controllers and signs. Find out more about planned roadworks across the state and sign up to our newsletter here: https://www.transport.tas.gov.au/p/road_closures_and_delays

03.01.2022 Watch out for resurfacing works happening on Elephant Pass Road between Dalmayne Road and Gills Road, Gray. Starting tomorrow, Thursday, 21 January, these works will take up to four days to complete, weather permitting. There will be a reduced speed limit and frequent lane closures during our working hours, 7:00 am - 6:00 pm. Please allow up to 15 minutes extra travel time and follow the directions of traffic controllers and signs.... You can find out more about planned roadworks across the state and sign up to our weekly roadworks newsletter here: https://www.transport.tas.gov.au/p/road_closures_and_delays

03.01.2022 Don't forget to watch out for night works on Davey Street tonight! We’re resurfacing Davey Street between Argyle and Murray Streets pm tonight, Monday and tomorrow night, Tuesday. The two left lanes on Davey Street between Argyle Street and Murray Street will be closed during the works, which will take place from 7:30 pm Monday, 26 to 5:00 am Tuesday, 27 October, and 7:30 pm Tuesday, 27 to 5:00 am Wednesday, 28 October 2020... All lanes will remain open during the daytime. During the works you won’t be able to turn left into Davey Street from Argyle Street, and there will be no parking on Davey Street between Elizabeth Street and Murray Street. Please approach with caution, consider alternative routes, and follow the directions of traffic controllers and signs.

03.01.2022 The spring mowing season is well underway, so watch out for our contractors mowing along roadsides across Tassie! We have a regular mowing program to control grass, small trees and weeds near the road. We mow all year round, but the program ramps up in spring each year as rain and warmer weather causes the grass to grow. Mowing is very dependent on the weather, so our mowing works aren’t always entered into our roadworks roundup, and can change at short notice. ... If you notice road workers out and about on the roadside, please slow down, and follow the directions of traffic signs.

02.01.2022 Watch out for lane closures on the Bass Highway. We will be doing essential maintenance work on a 900-metre section of the west bound lanes of the Bass Highway, 1.8 kilometres west of Pine Road. We will be working from 6:00 am 5:00 pm from Monday, 30 November Friday, 11 December. ... The left lane of the west bound carriageway will remain closed at all times until works are completed. The right lane will remain open with a reduced speed limit of 40 km/h during working hours and 60 km/h after working hours. There will be no impact on traffic travelling on the eastbound carriageway. If you plan to travel through this area, please allow some extra time for your journey. Please keep to posted speed limits and follow the directions of traffic controllers and signs. Image : File photo of the Bass Highway

01.01.2022 The Big Bash is back and Blundstone Arena will be hosting three games this week - two night games starting at 7:15 pm on Thursday, 10 December and on Saturday, 12 December, as well as an afternoon game at 2:10 pm on Sunday, 13 December. Keep an eye out as fans make their way to and from the venue in and around Bellerive, on the Tasman Highway and the Tasman Bridge. If you plan on drinking alcohol at the match, plan ahead and ensure you have a lift home, so you can get there safely and avoid putting yourself and others at risk.

01.01.2022 #TellUsTuesday Here's a great photo of the Brooker Highway/ Domain Highway overpass in the '60s! Tell us your favourite memories of growing up in Hobart.