Midway & Sorell Traffic Delays

11/10/2022

State Growth have advised us that the causeway duplication has been delayed due to further EPA research.
Completion initially 2025 now potentially 2027.

23/09/2022

11/08/2022

How much difference has the extra lanes made at the Midway Point lights?
Would love to hear peoples feedback.

10/08/2022

Changes at Midway.
Be cautious on the road tomorrow. keep us updated on how traffic has been affected.

Things are changing on the Tasman Highway at Midway Point tomorrow!

On Thursday, 11 August 2022 from 10:00 am, there will be four lanes of highway traffic open through the intersection and Midway Point, and two lanes will be able to turn right out of Penna Road towards Hobart at the traffic lights.

There will still be some partial lane closures outside of peak travel times over the next few weeks on the highway near both causeways as we complete some final works on the project.

There will be a reduced speed limit of 40 km/hr to keep everyone safe while you get used to the new conditions, so please continue to allow extra time for your journey.

For more information on these projects, and to keep up to date with future traffic changes on the South East Traffic Solution, visit www.transport.tas.gov.au/SETS

Image: Earlier works at Midway Point.

01/08/2022

Can’t happen quick enough. Only 4 weeks to go.

SHARK POINT ROAD - BRIDGE CLOSURE UPDATE
Our contractor has commenced works onsite today. Works are expected to take approx. 4 weeks to complete, which means we are still on track for the bridge to be open by the end of August as previously advised.
PLEASE NOTE: There will be no pedestrian or bicycle access whilst the contractor is on site. There is signage in place advising this. We apologise for this inconvenience.

02/07/2022

Accident midway round about

17/06/2022

Change of speed limit on Brinktop Road.

In collaboration with Department of State Growth, Tasmania Police and Clarence City Council, a request was made to the Commissioner of Transport to reduce the speed limit on the entire length of Brinktop Road, to 80 km/h.

The request was approved and the change will be effective as of Monday 20 June 2022.

New speed limit signs will be installed at either end of Brinktop Road, as well as at 2 kilometre intervals, to remind drivers of the new speed limit. A ‘New Speed Limit Ahead’ warning sign will also be installed to alert motorists of the change.

Brinktop Road has seen a steady increase in traffic over recent years and the safety of our community is priority. We appreciate your support.

03/06/2022

PENNA ROAD - ROAD WORKS
Please be advised that upcoming roadside works to construct subdivision access and other associated works will require a single land closure and stop and go lights on Penna Road, in the vicinity of number 252. The works will commence on Monday 6 June and take approximately 2-3 weeks to complete. The lane closure and lights will only be operational during the contractors working hours (7am to 4:30pm approx.) and only while works are occurring. We appreciate your patience whilst these works are carried out.

03/06/2022

Look out for traffic changes at Sorell from Monday.

All traffic heading into Sorell from Hobart or out of Sorell towards Hobart will be moved back onto the Main Road (Tasman Highway) from the current temporary side road on Monday, 6 June 2022.

Thank you for your patience as we continue working on the Sorell Southern Bypass project.

For more information, and to keep up to date with future traffic changes on the South East Traffic Solution, visit: www.transport.tas.gov.au/SETS

25/05/2022

Things are changing at Midway Point!

As we open new lanes of the Tasman Highway at Midway Point, traffic in all directions will move onto new sections on the Highway from Thursday, 26 May 2022.

Slow down, take care and follow the instructions of all traffic controllers and signs.

There will be more traffic switches coming up over the coming weeks while we finish work on the Midway Point Intersection Solution, the Sorell Southern Bypass and the Hobart Airport Interchange.

For more information about all these projects, visit https://www.transport.tas.gov.au/SETS

11/04/2022

Please share if have have any delays

Look out for traffic changes near Sorell from tomorrow as we continue working on the Sorell Southern Bypass project.

From 9:00 am tomorrow, Tuesday, 12 April 2022, if you are travelling along the Arthur Highway near Nugent Road, you will be diverted through the new roundabout.

If you are travelling towards Sorell on the Arthur Highway will be redirected onto the newly built section of the Arthur Highway. You will enter the roundabout and take the third exit to continue towards Sorell.

If you are travelling towards Dunalley, you will be directed onto the newly built section of the Arthur Highway to the right, enter the roundabout and take the first exit to continue towards Dunalley.

If you are travelling to Nugent Road from Sorell, you will turn left at the newly aligned entry to Nugent Road via the new T-junction.

If you are travelling to Nugent Road from Dunalley, you will enter the roundabout, take the third exit, enter the right turn lane, and turn right at the newly aligned entry to Nugent Road via the new T-junction.

All traffic entering and exiting Nugent Road will be required to give way to through traffic travelling between Sorell and Dunalley.

We will be working between 7:00 am and 5:00 pm, Monday to Friday and, when necessary, between 8:00 am and 6:00 pm on Saturdays.

There will be a reduced speed limit of 40 km/hr during our working hour, and you should allow about 10 minutes extra travel time if you’re travelling through.

For more information, and to keep up to date with future traffic changes on the South East Traffic Solution, visit: www.transport.tas.gov.au/SETS

17/03/2022

Night works at Midway Point tonight, traffic will be reduced to one lane from 7pm to 10pm.
*reminder Shark Point Rd is still closed due to the bridge.