EMERGENCY services are at the scene of a crash on the Lyell Highway at New Norfolk. Police advise that the road is blocked in both directions at the Hobart Rd entrance to New Norfolk and motorists should avoid the area if possible. 3.45PM UPDATE: Police advise that the New Norfolk-bound
POLICE have advised motorists to avoid the Bridgewater Bridge. The lift span is jammed in the open position and work is under way to fix the problem. Traffic is reportedly backed up for kilometres in both directions. Metro Tasmania has advised that buses its buses will not be able to
EMERGENCY services are at the scene of a single vehicle accident on Highland Lake Rd, Bothwell. The male occupant is in a serious condition and will be airlifted to the Royal Hobart Hospital. Police say there is no indication at this time of the cause of the accident. Motorists should avoid
A SECTION of the Lyell Highway between Pioneer Avenue and Hillside Crescent in New Norfolk will be closed to general traffic for two days to allow for essential maintenance works. These works will improve the condition and safety of the road and have involved milling the road surface, including the
THE Mercury reports that a serious motor vehicle crash near Boyer has closed Boyer Rd to all traffic. Police say the road may be closed at least until late evening.
Road Weather Alert for Central Plateau, Midlands and Upper Derwent Valley forecast districts Issued at 4:05am on Thursday 21 August 2014. Icy patches on roads may make driving conditions dangerous early on Thursday morning in parts of the Central Plateau, Midlands and Upper Derwent Valley forecast districts. For information on
Road Weather Alert for Tasmaniafor North West Coast, Central North, North East, Central Plateau, Midlands, East Coast and Upper Derwent Valley forecast districtsIssued at 9:17 pm EST on Wednesday 13 August 2014.Icy roads will make driving conditions dangerous during Thursday in parts of the North West Coast, Central North, North
Tasmania PoliceRoad Closures at 9.34pm, August 10 Snow and ice will affect all roads above 300 metres in the state during Sunday 10/8/2014 and into Monday. Driving conditions are likely to be dangerous in parts of the Upper Derwent Valley, Central Plateau, Midlands, North-West Coast, Western, East Coast and South East
Bureau of Meteorology Road Weather Alert Road Weather Alert for Tasmaniafor Upper Derwent Valley, Central Plateau, North West Coast, Central North, North East, Midlands, East Coast and South East forecast districts Issued at 9:07am on Sunday 3 August 2014. Icy roads will make driving conditions dangerous during Sunday in parts
Roads closed or affected due to Snowfall/FloodingUpdated August 1, 6:52 pm CURRENT ROAD CLOSURESGordon River Road, Bushy Park (at the Styx Bridge)Collins Cap Road, Collins CapCollinsvale Road (between Berriedale Road and Glen Lusk Road)Collins Cap Road, Collinsvale (between Suhrs Road and Funslow Road) ROADS ACCESSIBLE BY 4WD OR VEHICLES WITH
TASMANIA Police reports that the Gordon River Rd at Bushy Park is closed at the Styx Bridge due to flooding. Click here for updates. OTHER ROAD WARNINGS – 5PMThe following roads are affected by snowfall and are accessible by 4WD vehicles or vehicles with chains only: Mount Arrowsmith on the
Tasmania PoliceCommunity Alert issued at 9.30pm Due to snow and ice, hazardous driving conditions will be experienced on the following roads: Highland Lakes Rd between the Steppes and Golden Valley is accessible only by 4×4 vehicles and vehicles with chains; Marlborough Rd – as above; Poatina Rd, from Poatina to
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