Twenty-four crash sites on Tasmanian roads are set for an infrastructure redevelopment

New traffic signals, roundabouts and removal of turning lanes are among 24 black spot projects to improve Tassie roads. SEE WHERE THE ROAD WORKS WILL HAPPEN >>

More than 20 sites have been identified across Tasmania for black spot funding. PICTURE: MATT THOMPSON

TWO dozen dangerous crash sites on Tasmanian roads are set for major upgrades.

Announced under the federal government’s Black Spot Program, $5.2m in government and local council money will be spent in a bid to build “safer roads right across the nation”.

Included in the Tasmanian road upgrades is the installation of traffic signals at Molle and Collins streets in Hobart’s CBD, and the modification of road markings at Don Road in ­Devonport.

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The removal of a right-turn lane, expected to cost $240,000, is set to occur at Burnett and Campbell streets in North Hobart.

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Assistant Minister Road Safety and Freight Transport Scott Buchholz said the 24 Black Spot projects across Tasmania would make an important contribution towards reducing serious injuries and deaths on roads.

“These 24 sites selected for safety upgrades are in addition to the 123 Black Spot projects already completed or in progress across Tasmania to improve road safety,” he said.

Federal Member for Braddon and Chair of the Tasmanian Black Spot Consultative Panel Gavin Pearce said this investment in Black Spot projects would deliver safer roads in local government areas throughout Tasmania.

“The Black Spot Program funds safety measures such as traffic signals and roundabouts at road locations where a number of serious crashes are known to have occurred or are at risk of occurring,” Mr Pearce said.

“The panel that reviews priorities for the program includes representatives from the Tasmanian Police, Tasmanian Motorcycle Council, Tasmanian Bicycle Council, the Royal Automobile Club of Tasmania, the Tasmanian Transport Association, the Local Government Association of Tasmania and the Department of State Growth.”