TASMANIA Police reports there are numerous patches of black ice on Glenora Rd between New Norfolk and Glenora this morning. Acting Sergeant Scott Bailey advises motorists to proceed with extreme caution. The following roads in elevated areas of the Central Highlands have some snow and ice coverage: Highland Lakes Road
FEDERAL funding of $100,000 will provide a turning lane in a busy section of the Lyell Highway in central New Norfolk. The Federal Member for Lyons, Eric Hutchinson, said the “black spot” funding would improve safety at the junction of Montagu and Burnett Sts. The New Norfolk project is one
DRAINAGE works along Gordon River Rd between Mt Field and Maydena will result in lane closures and minor disruptions between 8am and 5pm until Friday this week.
TASMANIA POLICE Snow affected roads Thursday, 7 May 2015 – 3:08 pm The Lyell Highway from Ouse through to Derwent Bridge is open but motorist should proceed with caution Lyell Highway from Derwent Bridge through to Queenstown. Access to 4WD only due to heavy snow. The Lake Dobson Track is
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
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