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Update to weekend road weather warnings

For the Central Plateau, Midlands and Upper Derwent Valley forecast districts

Issued at 11:18am on Sunday 28 June 2026 CLICK HERE FOR THE LATEST UPDATES.

Icy roads will make driving conditions dangerous in parts of the Upper Derwent Valley until Sunday afternoon. Icy roads redevelop across parts of the Central Plateau, Midlands and Upper Derwent Valley forecast districts during Monday morning.

For information on any road closures, please contact your local council or the Police.

The next warning will be issued by 5pm on Sunday 28 June. (click here for the latest version

Tasmania Police advises:

  • Highland Lakes Rd: Extreme caution required at Breona; Hunterston to Miena; Projection Bluff to Miena
  • Lake Dobson Rd: Extreme caution required
  • Lyell Hwy: Extreme caution required from Ouse to Derwent Bridge
  • Marlborough Rd: Extreme caution required from Bronte to Miena
  • Midland Hwy: Extreme caution required at Constitution Hill; Jericho to Lovely Banks; Lovely Banks to Oatlands
  • Mud Walls Rd: Extreme caution required from Colebrook to Jericho
  • Poatina Rd: Extreme caution required from Arthurs Lake to Poatina
  • Tunnack Rd: Extreme caution required from Parattah to Tunnack

General advice:

  • If you’re on the roads, please take it slow.
  • Obey any road closures or warning signs about hazardous conditions.
  • Put your headlights on if visibility is poor.
  • Leave plenty of space between vehicles.
  • Stay up to date with road closures at www.police.tas.gov.au/community-alerts

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