Tasmania’s Ridgley Highway has been promised $27.2 million in upgrades by the federal government ahead of May’s upcoming election.
This funding will deliver key upgrades to make for safer and smoother drives for both truckies and passenger vehicles and other road users.
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It will also provide access for larger heavier vehicles, increasing the overall road access for freight in Tasmania.
“The federal government is committed to delivering nationally significant infrastructure projects that increase productivity and resilience, improve liveability and enhance sustainability,” says federal transport minister Catherine King.
“These new projects will provide a safe, efficient, reliable, and consistent road environment for Tasmanians and its visitors.”
The Ridgley Highway connects the north-west and west of Tasmania, providing a link between Burnie and the Murchison Highway.
The $27.2 million ion funding will be put towards ntersections improvements, passing lanes, lane and shoulder widening and heavy vehicle driver rest areas.
“We will continue to work in partnership with the Tasmanian government to deliver these vital works,” says senator for Tasmania Anne Urquhart.
“Residents in the North West and West Coast often travel long distances for work, and to visit family and loved ones. Our industries and economy also rely on road transport, and every road user should be able to travel safely, whatever the reason for their journey.
“The federal government knows the importance of investment in roads and infrastructure, especially in regions like ours. I know that road users who travel on Ridgley Highway will welcome this announcement and I look forward to seeing the work commence.”
The federal election has been called for Saturday, May 3.
