The Australian and Tasmanian governments have committed $27.5 million in joint funding to improve safety on targeted regional roads through the Road Safety Program.
This investment comprises five projects – split amongst a variety of upgrades including shoulder sealing, junction realignment and installation of traffic signals – that will improve road safety for local communities and travellers across the State.
Upgrades have been targeted at sections of highways, local roads and intersections known for previous incidents and serious crashes:
Junction alignments and shoulder sealing upgrades provide key safety improvements to reduce lane departure crashes, which have been the main cause of serious injuries and deaths on Tasmanian roads.
The Australian Government is providing $22 million towards the projects under the Road Safety Program, with the Tasmanian Government contributing $5.5 million.
Through the program, Tasmania will also provide valuable road safety data that will help shape future policy and further road safety improvements for everyone using the nation's roads.
Improving road safety data and strengthening program evaluation is a priority for the Australian and Tasmanian Governments, and will contribute to more targeted investment in future which will save lives on Australian roads.
