HAULAGE ROAD, off Highland Lakes Rd near Breona, is currently closed due to snow and icy conditions, Tasmania Police advises, noting reports that seven vehicles have become stuck in the snow.
“There are no reports of serious injury at this stage. Motorists are asked to avoid the area and to seek an alternate route,” a police spokesperson said. “Before travelling, motorists should check current road and weather information through the Tasmania Police Community Alerts website and the Bureau of Meteorology.”
As of 1pm today (Tuesday), the following routes are open only to four-wheel-drives:
- Highland Lakes Rd between Projection Bluff and Marlborough Rd, also from Steppes to Miena;
- Marlborough Rd from the Lyell Highway to Miena;
- Lake Dobson Rd at Mt Field National Park;
- Poatina Rd from Highland Lakes Rd to Poatina.
For the latest information check the following sites:
- Tasmania Police Community Alerts: www.police.tas.gov.au/community-alerts/
- Bureau of Meteorology Tasmania forecasts and warnings: www.bom.gov.au/tas/forecasts/index.shtml?ref=hdr
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