Road Closures, Road Works and Delays
Tasman Highway Tasman Bridge
Variable Speed Limit Sign Testing
Essential testing of the new Variable Speed Limit signs on the Tasman Bridge will take place next week.
The testing will occur from Monday 14 May to Friday 18 May outside of peak hours.
During this period, electronic speed signs on the bridge will be activated intermittently and will display a speed limit between 40 to 70 kmh.
Motorists are urged to ignore the electronic signs and drive to the static 70 kmh speed limit signs on the bridge.
There will be no impact on lanes and no road closures are expected.
Tasmania Police has been advised.
For further information please contact: Melanie Simmonds - 6233 7772
Channel Highway, Margate
Beach Road to Sandfly Road, Road Maintenance Works
The Department of Infrastructure, Energy and Resources (DIER) has programmed essential road maintenance works at night (8pm till 6am) on the Channel Highway between Beach Road and Sandfly Road programmed to finish on 8th May.
Works are weather dependent. This project involves road surface reseal works.
To complete the necessary works, traffic will be reduced to one lane at times. Variable message boards will be placed at the site of the works. Expect minor delays between the hours of 8pm and 6am.
If you have any further enquiries, the Project Manager, Brent Temblett can be contacted on 6336 2110.
West Tamar Highway - Road Works
Road works have commenced on the West Tamar Highway approximately 1 km North of Legana roundabout and will involve the resurfacing and re-sealing of the section of the road known as 'Muddy Creek Hill '
It is anticipated the work will be completed by the end of May 2012, subject to weather conditions.
At times traffic will be reduced to one lane. Speed restrictions and altered traffic conditions will also be required and this may cause delays.
Your safety is important so please drive with care and obey the traffic signs and other directions.
Enquiries may be directed to the DIER Project Manager Brent Temblett on 6336 2110.
