# West Tamar Highway infrastructure upgrades

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/west-tamar-highway-infrastructure-upgrades
> Updated: 2026-08-24T06:03:24.000Z. Sources: 2. Developments: 2.

Infrastructure upgrades are being implemented on Tasmania’s West Tamar Highway through a joint investment by the Australian and Tasmanian governments. 

Initial work focused on a section between Freshwater Point Road and Acropolis Drive in Legana, which included the construction of shared paths and painted bike lanes to assist cyclists in bypassing multi-lane roundabouts. 

Subsequent phases of the project involve upgrades to the Forest Road intersection in Trevallyn. These improvements include the installation of new traffic and pedestrian signals, modifications to medians and traffic islands, the addition of a left-turn lane, a pedestrian refuge, and a bicycle lane. Higher impact construction for this stage is scheduled to occur between early September and late October 2026.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-24: Tasmania commences West Tamar Highway infrastructure upgrades

Tasmania is advancing West Tamar Highway upgrades, including completed bike lanes in Legana and upcoming intersection improvements in Trevallyn to enhance safety for motorists and cyclists.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/tasmania-commences-west-tamar-highway-infrastructure-upgrades

### 2026-08-16: West Tamar Highway duplication completed in Legana

The West Tamar Highway duplication in Legana, Tasmania, is complete, adding two lanes in each direction to improve safety and traffic flow as part of a $420 million regional road package.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/west-tamar-highway-duplication-completed-in-legana

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Cite as: West Tamar Highway infrastructure upgrades. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/west-tamar-highway-infrastructure-upgrades