Construction Has Started - Illawarra Road Upgrades
Posted on June 25, 2025
Work has begun on the next stage of the Illawarra Road upgrade, delivering safer, more efficient road connections between Tasmania’s agricultural regions, ports, airports and key freight hubs.
Stage 2B - Bass Highway to Meander Valley Council boundary
Department of State Growth advisory Work hours: 7am – 5pm, Monday to Friday
Expect changes during works:
• Lane closures
• Reduced speed limits
• Up to 15 minutes additional travel time
Please drive carefully, follow traffic signs and controllers, and observe speed limits — even outside working hours.
Work has begun on the next stage of the Illawarra Road upgrade, delivering safer, more efficient road connections between Tasmania’s agricultural regions, ports, airports and key freight hubs.
About the Project:
The full upgrade stretches from the Bass Highway in the north to the Perth Link in the south, with key benefits including:
• Improved safety
• Increased productivity
• Better travel efficiency
Current Stage (2B):
• Between the Bass Highway and the Meander Valley/Northern Midlands municipal boundary
• Includes new overtaking lane (southbound), slow vehicle turnouts, flexible wire rope barriers, and turning facilities at key points.
For more info, please contact:
0408 074 592
Illawarra-Stage-2b@stategrowth.tas.gov.au
Thank you for your patience as we work to improve this key transport route.
