Members of the public are invited to view and provide feedback on options for a second Kanamaluka/River Tamar crossing.

Community members can have their say on the new crossing options from Monday, 31 March 2025 to Wednesday, 23 April 2025.

The purpose of the second crossing is to improve the travel times and traffic flow of the West Tamar Highway south of the new crossing, particularly through Riverside, Trevallyn, and York and Brisbane streets. A second crossing will also reduce traffic in the Launceston CBD and will connect developing areas with services and places of work.

Although the project is not fully funded, the Tasmanian Government has committed $80 million towards a second Kanamaluka/River Tamar crossing with the Australian Government recently committing a further $20 million for the planning and design of the bridge.

Proposed options

Five options have been identified as a potential location for the new bridge and we are now seeking feedback from the community and stakeholders on these locations.

These locations were chosen based on engineering assessments, including traffic modelling and geotechnical investigations.

The proposed crossings are concept only and do not represent final locations.

Any potential impacts to properties in the vicinity of a proposed crossing will be discussed directly with affected landowners.

In-person information sessions

There will be several in-person community sessions in the area at the locations, dates and times below.

Our project team will be available at these sessions to discuss the project with you and receive your feedback. You do not need to RSVP, just drop in!

Location: Exeter Community Hub, 11 Murray Street, Exeter

Date and time: Monday, 7 April 2025, 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Location: Launceston Mall, Brisbane Street, Launceston

Date and time: Tuesday, 8 April 2025, 10:00 am - 1:00 pm

Location: Windsor Park Community Precinct, Windsor Drive, Riverside

Date and time: Tuesday, 8 April 2025, 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Location: QVMAG Invermay, 2 Invermay Road, Invermay

Date and time: Wednesday, 9 April 2025, 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Thank you for sharing your feedback on the Second Kanamaluka / River Tamar Crossing.

What’s next?

Community feedback on the options will be compiled into a Consultation Feedback Summary Report and this will be available on the Transport Tasmania website and the Engage with State Growth consultation page in mid-2025.

Feedback will also be included in a submission to the Australian Government for additional project funding, due to be completed later this year.

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