The Tasmanian Liberal Government is focused on building safer and more efficient roads all over the State as part of the 2030 Strong Plan for Tasmania's Future.
Designs for upgrading the South Arm Road and Acton Road junction in Lauderdale have been released for public feedback.
The Australian and Tasmanian Governments have committed $55 million toward the Rokeby Road - South Arm Road Upgrades, which also involves increasing the road from two lanes to four between Pass Road, Rokeby and Oakdowns Parade, Oakdowns.
Minister for Infrastructure, Kerry Vincent, said the upcoming South Arm Road upgrades are a significant investment toward improving connectivity and road user safety between many of the growing Eastern Shore communities.
"Improving safety for road users and pedestrians at the South Arm Road and Acton Road intersection is a key priority, and we look forward to listening to community feedback about the proposed changes," he said.
"Later this year we will share designs for further upgrades which will see the road duplicated between Pass Road, Rokeby and Oakdowns Parade, Oakdowns, delivering improved traffic flow, bike paths, bus stops, and alleviate congestion with smoother travel times for road users."
Members of the public can view designs for the junction upgrades from Thursday, 27 February 2025 to Friday, 28 March 2025 at the Clarence City Council offices, or online via a link to an interactive map on the Transport website: www.transport.tas.gov.au/southarmhighwayupgrade.
An information session with the project team will also provide community members with the opportunity to view the designs and leave feedback in-person.
The session will be held on Thursday, 27 February 2025, from 3:30 pm to 5:30 pm at the Lauderdale Primary School Sports Centre (3 Acton Road, Lauderdale TAS 7021).
Construction on the junction upgrades is expected to start in late 2025 and involves installing traffic signals to improve traffic flow and safety for road users entering and exiting Acton Road.
Designs to increase the road from two lanes to four from Pass Road, Rokeby to Oakdowns are being finalised and will be shared with the public later this year.
