I don’t have live access to current news right now, but here’s what’s typically covered regarding East Tasman Drive (Tasman Highway – Great Eastern Drive) upgrades on Tasmania’s east coast:
Recent funding and upgrade plans: Government announcements often cite multi-year funding packages to upgrade the Tasman Highway along the Great Eastern Drive, including widening, overtaking lanes, and realigning high-crash corners to improve safety and travel times. These updates are usually rolled out in phases with tenders and construction packages named after locations such as Apsley and Triabunna. [sources commonly referenced in late-2024 to 2025 reporting]
Construction timeline and stages: Projects are typically sequenced in packages (Apsley, Triabunna, and neighboring sections). Construction tenders are opened in a given year, with major works commencing in the following construction season. The program aims to boost safety, driver experience, and visitor accessibility along the East Coast. [source patterns from regional road authorities and government announcements]
Community and tourism impact: Upgrades are presented as supporting Tasmania’s visitor economy by improving road safety, reliability, and access to iconic East Coast destinations, while also catering to freight and local traffic. [government and press release patterns]
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“With the next stage of the Great Eastern Drive Tourism Support package underway, the Australian Government, in partnership with the Tasmanian Government, is delivering on our commitment to build regional infrastructure that supports jobs, tourism and safer roads. “Once completed, these upgrades will improve safe access for visitors exploring Tasmania’s east coast and provide more efficient travel for local communities.”
www.premier.tas.gov.auNew Zealand Police
www.police.govt.nzThe Tasman Highway's Great Eastern Drive is set for further upgrades that will improve safety and traffic flow along the State's East Coast.The
www.miragenews.comThe Australian Government is committing $100 million to get more works underway to upgrade Tasman Highway's Great Eastern Drive in Tasmania's East Coast
www.felix.netCurrent road works and road closures in the Tasman district.
www.tasman.govt.nzWe are upgrading the Great Eastern Drive as part of the Road Package to support Tasmania’s Visitor Economy. We are upgrading the Great Eastern Drive as part of the Road Package to support Tasmania’s Visitor Economy. This project will improve the driver experience, overall safety, and travel time reliability along sections of the popular Great Eastern Drive. The Great Eastern Drive one of Tasmania’s five self-drive touring journeys, and these improvements aim to encourage both visitors and...
www.transport.tas.gov.au