The Hodgman Liberal Government is committed to working to deliver safer, more efficient road infrastructure across Tasmania.
Work is now underway on a $15 million upgrade to the interchange east of the Tasman Bridge that will improve access for east-bound traffic.
Funded by the Australian Government, the project is being managed by the State Government and will particularly enhance the safety of motorists merging from the East Derwent Highway onto Rosny Hill Road and the Tasman Highway.
A dedicated lane from the East Derwent Highway is being built to access the Tasman Highway, while later the ramp to Rosny will be upgraded.
A new shared pedestrian and cycling path linking the Yolla Street pedestrian overpass to the Tasman Highway pedestrian overpass will also be built.
This project, which is expected to be completed by mid-2016, will deliver the most significant upgrade of this interchange since the Tasman Bridge was built more than 50 years ago.
The Department of State Growth worked closely with the Clarence City Council, Rose Bay High School, the transport industry and local businesses and residents in the design of the road works.
The work is being undertaken by the Tasmanian-based company VEC Civil Engineering.
While efforts are being made to minimise delays, about 60,000 vehicles pass through the busy interchange every day so motorists are advised to allow extra time when travelling between the Tasman Bridge and the Hobart Airport.