Council has been working with the State Government on this priority project and we welcome today’s announcement: Huon Highway project takes first step | Premier of Tasmania
14 October 2024
Kerry Vincent,
Parliamentary Secretary for Infrastructure
As part of the 2030 Strong Plan for Tasmania’s Future we’re building safer and more efficient roads around our great State.
The Tasmanian Liberal Government’s commitment to improve the Huon Highway-Mountain River Road intersection has taken a step forward following thorough community consultation through the corridor strategy, with consultants now engaged to conduct site investigations which will inform the future design of the intersection upgrade.
Parliamentary Secretary for Infrastructure, Kerry Vincent, said consultants had been engaged to explore options to make the intersection safer for vulnerable road users, such as pedestrians, cyclists and public transport users.
“Improving access to bus stops and the Grove shop were among the upgrades identified by the community as a high priority when we developed the corridor strategy for the Huon Highway from Kingston to Southport,” Mr Vincent said.
“The project aims to make it safer for pedestrians to access public transport while preserving traffic flow on the highway.
“We will consult with the Huon Valley Council and adjacent landowners and do engineering, environmental and heritage surveys to inform the development of options.”