A new roundabout in Somerset and traffic lights in Spreyton are among the key upgrades included in the latest federal Black Spot Program.
The nearly $5 million initiative will boost safety at 18 high-risk locations across Tasmania.
Each project was assessed and recommended by the local Tasmanian Black Spot Consultative Panel.
Other projects receiving funding include $400,000 for upgrades to the intersection of Hobart and Talbot roads in Launceston and $30,000 for better fencing and vegetation management at Bakers Beach.
Lyons MP Brian Mitchell said the upgrades will make a difference for all road users.
“As the Chair of the Tasmanian Black Spot Consultative Panel, I’m proud to announce these much-needed safety improvements at sites across our state,” he said.
“These projects have been nominated by members of the public who have gone above and beyond to help identify dangerous locations for funding and have been selected from nominations from those who know our local roads best.”
- $1,200,000 for new traffic signals at Mersey Main Road and Kelcey Tier Road, Spreyton
- $450,000 to remodel the intersection at Beach Road and Malunna Road, Lindisfarne
- $450,000 for a safety barrier on Colebrook Road at Mud Walls Road, Colebrook
- $425,000 for a new roundabout at Raglan Street and Simpson Street, Somerset
- $400,000 for traffic signal modifications and pedestrian upgrades on Hobart Road, South Launceston
- $380,000 for safety barriers on Gordon River Road, 5km between National Park and Tyenna
- $310,000 for a safety barrier on Nubeena Road between Arthur Highway and Littles Road, Koonya
- $232,460 to widen the road and improve sightlines south of Bashan Road, Waddamana
- $214,070 for anti-skid road surfacing on Denison Road near Little Denison River, Lonnavale
- $200,000 to widen the road and improve sightlines on a 400m section of Tor Hill Road, Bothwell
- $175,000 for safety barriers and terminals at three bridges in Sheffield
- $120,000 for high-friction surface treatment on Fourth Avenue, West Moonah
- $82,500 to remove a crest at Oppenheims Road and Hermitage Road, Moriarty
- $50,000 for anti-skid road surfacing at the southern end of Sunmont Street, Derwent Park
- $30,000 for improved fencing and vegetation management at Bakers Beach
- $15,000 for a safety barrier on Brent Street, east of Chapel Street roundabout
