Elwick Road is a major arterial road that runs through the northern suburbs of Hobart, Tasmania. The road is the major link road between the Main Road and the Brooker Highway that connects to Glenorchy.[2][3] Elwick passes through residential areas.[citation needed]
Elwick Road | |
|---|---|
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| General information | |
| Type | Road |
| Length | 1 km (0.6 mi) |
| Former route number |  State Route 1[1] |
| Major junctions | |
| East end | Goodwood, Tasmania |
| West end | Glenorchy, Tasmania |
| Location(s) | |
| Major suburbs | Elwick |
In 2008, the Tasmanian Department of Infrastructure, Energy and Resources proposed the realignment of Elwick Road with Goodwood Road were realigned to form one intersection, reducing confusion and the number of traffic lights on the Brooker Highway and to improve rush hour efficiency.[4][5] A $32 million AUD plan was released in 2015 and construction was completed in 2016.[6][3][7][8]
See also
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References
edit- ^ "Former State Route Numbering System in Tasmania". Ozroads. Retrieved 30 January 2008.
- ^ Glenorchy to Hobart Public Transport Corridor Study (PDF) (Report). Hobart City. October 2016. p. 40. Retrieved 1 March 2024.
- ^ a b "Brooker Highway a smoother drive with completed junction upgrade". Glenorchy Gazette. 1 August 2017. Retrieved 1 March 2024.
- ^ "Lights to end the roundabout blues". The Mercury. 11 February 2008. Archived from the original on 13 February 2008. Retrieved 14 February 2008.
- ^ Brooker Highway-Elwick Road to Howard Road (PDF) (Report). Parliament of Tasmania. 2015. pp. 3–4. Retrieved 1 March 2024.
- ^ "Lights to end the roundabout blues". The Mercury. 11 February 2008. Archived from the original on 13 February 2008. Retrieved 14 February 2008.
- ^ Humphries, Alexandra (14 October 2016). "Motorists advised to expect weekend traffic delays on new-look Brooker Highway". The Mercury. Retrieved 1 March 2024.
- ^ "Tasmanian Government releases plans for $32m Brooker Highway upgrade". ABC. 7 February 2015. Retrieved 1 March 2024.
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