The Arthur Highway Corridor Strategy has been released today, identifying priority improvements to make travel from the new Sorell Bypass to Port Arthur easier and safer.
Minister for Infrastructure, Kerry Vincent, said the highway was a vital gateway and link for Southern Beaches residents, businesses, people visiting Port Arthur, the Eaglehawk Neck area, and the Tasman Peninsula.
"The vision for the Arthur Highway over the next 20 years is to provide a safe, efficient, reliable, and consistent travel experience for all road users," Mr Vincent said.
"This includes improving road safety outcomes, providing increased overtaking opportunities, and improving the tourism driving experience to facilitate economic growth and development in the region.
"We have committed $50 million to upgrade the highway to meet the current and future needs of local communities and support tourism growth.
"The community provided valuable feedback which was used to develop the strategy.
"The Tasmanian Liberal Government is focused on building safer, smoother and more efficient roads all over the State as part of the 2030 Strong Plan for Tasmania's Future."
Based on the findings in the corridor strategy, the highest priority upgrades to be designed for development include:
The community will be consulted on the designs for the priority upgrades as they are developed, which is expected to be this year.
You can view the Arthur Highway Corridor Strategy here.
