5 September 2026
Kerry Vincent, Minister for Infrastructure and Transport
The final stage of Midland Highway upgrades is set to begin after key environmental approvals were received.
A contract for the construction of the Campbell Town North to Conara project - the final 10 km section of the highway - is expected to be awarded in the coming weeks, with work set to start in late 2026 and continue until late 2028.
The 10 km project will include road widening, turning improvements, sealed shoulders, overtaking lanes in both directions, and new flexible safety barriers to prevent crashes.
Under the Environmental Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999, the Protected Matters Management Plan for this final stage has been accepted by the Australian Government, clearing the project to proceed to construction.
Construction of this stage will mark the completion of the Midland Highway Action Plan and see a consistent 3-star safety rating under the Australian Road Assessment Program (AusRAP) on the Midland Highway.
The project is jointly funded through the Australian and Tasmanian governments $605 million commitment to the Midland Highway Action Plan.
Since the program started, approx. 143km of the highway has been upgraded, providing a safer and more efficient journey on the key north-south corridor.
The upgrades have widened the highway, installed safety barriers along the sides and centre of the highway to prevent head-on and loss-of-control crashes, and delivered more safe overtaking opportunities through dedicated lanes.
More information about the Campbell Town North project can be found on the Transport website:
Quotes attributable to Kerry Vincent, Tasmanian Minister for Infrastructure and Transport:
“We are pleased to receive this approval and will shortly award a contract for the Midland Highway between Campbell Town North and Conara.”
“This 10km project is the final section of the transformative Midland Highway Action Plan. It represents the culmination of years of investment to improve safety, efficiency and connectivity for Tasmanians and will deliver a consistent 3-star AusRAP safety rating between Hobart and Launceston.”
“As a critical link in the State Road Network for freight, tourism and local users, safety on the Midland Highway remains a priority."
"I thank all road users for respecting the possible delays and helping to do their bit to keep our road workers safe during construction."
“The Tasmanian Government remains committed to protecting ‘Matters of National Environmental Significance,’ including listed threatened species, critical habitats, and heritage sites.”
Quotes attributable to Member for Lyons Rebecca White:
"The Midland Highway is the key connection between Launceston and Hobart, but for the communities in the Midlands it's also their local road, used every day alongside thousands of tourists and freight vehicles travelling across our state.
"That's why the Albanese Government's investment in making this highway safer is so important. It's an investment in the people and communities who rely on it every day, while strengthening one of Tasmania's most important transport links.
"I know how much these upgrades mean to locals and I'm really pleased to see this final section underway."