Warning to motorists to take extra caution on the roads as wild weather continues

Tasmanians have been warned to take extra care behind the wheel as a windy and wet week looks set to continue. See the full list of affected roads.

Cars on the Lyell Highway near Mount Arrowsmith. SUPPLIED MUST CREDIT CAM BLAKE PHOTOGRAPHY

TASMANIANS have been advised to take extra caution on state roads on Monday as wet and windy conditions continue to hit the state.

Tasmania Police has issued 14 road condition warnings statewide due to snow or ice, including part of the Lyell Hwy at Wayatinah and Cradle Mountain Rd in the state’s North.

The Bureau of Meteorology has issued a severe weather warning across parts of Central Tasmania and the state’s Mid-West.

Bureau forecaster Matthew Thomas said a cold front was due to pass across the state’s South today and bring with it increased showers and winds.

He said increasing snowfall was also expected to hit the state between Wednesday and Friday.

The Department of State Growth has issued a reminder to motorists to leave earlier and to take extra caution on state roads while a number of roadworks are underway.

“Motorists are reminded to slow down and comply with the posted speed limits in all roadwork sites,” a Department spokeswoman said.

“When travelling between Hobart and Launceston along the Midland Highway motorists will be travelling through several road work sites. Please allow an extra 45 minutes for your journey if travelling the full length of the Highway.”

The need to reduce the speed may not be obvious, but reduced speed limits are for your safety and the safety of road workers.

Road Conditions Due to Snow or Ice:

Lyell Highway, Lake Burbury to Wayatinah — 4WD only, use extreme caution. Snow clearing commenced. Please be aware of snow ploughs operating in area.

Belvoir Road between Leary’s Corner and Murchison Highway — closed.

Cradle Mountain Road/Dove Lake Road — closed from Moina to Cradle Mountain National Park. Snow clearing to commence at 7:30am.

Olivers Rd, Liena — patches of snow, use caution.

Highland Lakes Road — Snow at Waddamana junction to Miena. Patchy ice from Bothwell to Waddamana junction. Closed to ALL traffic. Snow clearing commenced.

Gordon River Road — ice and snow around the Tim Shea area, use extreme caution.

Poatina Road — Very thick snow. Open to 4WD only, use extreme caution.

Lake Leake Road — patches of black ice. Use extreme caution.

Elephant Pass — small patches of ice, use extreme caution.

Batman Highway — patches of ice. Use extreme caution.

Meander Valley Road, Exton — black ice has been reported, use extreme caution.

Lake Dobson Road to Mount Field — Closed to ALL traffic

Marlborough Road — Closed to ALL traffic. Ice and snow on all links. Snow clearing commenced.