The Tasmanian Government is delivering a second package of works under the Freight Capacity Upgrade Program to improve several freight routes in the state.
Five Tasmanian bridges have been strengthened so far and a further three are under construction.
Minister for Infrastructure, Kerry Vincent, said the Australian and Tasmanian Governments’ jointly-funded project is focused on providing improved access and reliability for freight vehicles.
“The five-year, $100 million Freight Capacity Upgrade Program is supporting Tasmania’s economic growth by increasing freight efficiency, enabling increased safe operating loads, and making travel times more predictable for freight operators,” he said.
“Repairing and strengthening these sections of road and bridges will also improve road safety for all road users and reduce maintenance costs.
“Each year the projects delivered under this program make it easier and more efficient to transport essential goods across the state.
“This helps keep our supermarket shelves stocked, enables major construction projects, and ensures Tasmanian producers can get their goods to key markets in Tasmania and beyond.”
The five recently completed bridges include:
- Pardoe Creek Bridge, Port Sorell Road, Latrobe
- Don River Bridge, Sheffield Road, Acacia Hills
- Mole Creek Bridge, Liena Road, Mole Creek
- Arthur River Bridge, Waratah Road, Waratah
- Wellards Creek Bridge, Arthur Highway, Murdunna
The three other bridges in this package under construction include:
- Argent River Bridge, Murchison Highway, West Coast
- Norfolk Creek Bridge, Arthur Highway, Taranna
- Allans Creek Bridge, Arthur Highway, Taranna
The final bridge under this contract, Leslie Station Creek Bridge, will start construction in October 2025.
In addition to the five bridges recently completed, six road strengthening projects have also been completed.
These include sections on the Bass Highway near Westbury, Elizabeth Town and Parramatta Creek, Esk Main Road west of Avoca and Fingerpost Main Road North of Richmond.
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