Key safety upgrades to start at Campbell Town intersection
Construction will start next week on safety upgrades at the Midland Highway and Lake Leake Road intersection in Campbell Town. The project is jointly funded by the Albanese ($2.16 million) and Rockliff ($540,000) governments, as part of a $22 million investment across the state under the Road Safety Program. The dedicated right-turn lane will allow through traffic on the Midland Highway to continue without having to stop for vehicles turning onto Lake Leake Road, lowering the risk of collisions.
Construction will begin on Monday, 21 September 2026 and is expected to be completed by the end of the year, weather permitting. Work will take place from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, with lane closures and a reduced speed limit in place during working hours. Road users should plan ahead and allow up to 15 minutes of additional travel time during working hours.
Further improvements on the final 10-kilometre section of Midland Highway upgrades between Campbell Town and Conara are also scheduled to start later this year. These works are jointly funded through the Australian and Tasmanian governments’ $605 million commitment to the Midland Highway Action Plan. For more information, visit http://www.transport.tas.gov.au/roadworks/roadworks_map or the RoadsTas Facebook page: www.facebook.com/roadsTAS/ Quotes attributable to Federal Minister for Regional Development, Local Government and Territories, Kristy McBain: “The Albanese Government is committed to delivering much-needed road safety upgrades that will improve safety, efficiency and connectivity for Tasmanians travelling along this key highway.
“For the thousands of tourists, freight and local vehicles travelling along the Midland Highway each day this project will make a real difference to ensuring everyone can arrive at their destinations safely. “I know these upgrades are a big win for locals and I am excited to see these works get underway.” Quotes attributable to Tasmanian Minister for Infrastructure and Transport, Kerry Vincent: “The project will deliver improved safety and traffic flow by widening the intersection and constructing a dedicated right-turn lane for road users turning onto Lake Leake Road.
“As part of our 2030 Strong Plan for Tasmania’s Future, we are delivering road safety improvements to ensure everyone gets to their destination safely. “We thank road users for their patience during this time and remind people to allow extra time when travelling through worksites, follow the direction of traffic controllers and signs, and keep to the posted speed limits to help keep other road users and workers safe.” Quotes attributable to Federal Member for Lyons, Rebecca White MP: “These works will make the Midland Highway safer for Campbell Town locals and everyone travelling through the area, helping to reduce the risk of serious crashes on one of Tasmania’s busiest highways.
“I look forward to seeing work progress as we continue to deliver safer, more reliable roads right across Tasmania.”