Hobart Area Transportation Study
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The Hobart Area Transportation Study was a comprehensive transport plan released in 1965 for the purpose of examining the transport needs of the Hobart
Metropolitan area
over the proceeding 20 years. The study predicted the majority of the proposed traffic corridors would need to be operational by the 1985 Target year.
Ultimately the majority of the study's recommendations were brought to fruition in some form or another. The Tasman Highway
(Tasman Bridge
to Airport
), the Brooker Highway
(North of Berriedale
) and the the Southern Outlet
were influenced in their construction by this study's recommendations for grade-separated, limited access Freeway designs.
. The Study was undertaken by Wilbur Smith and Associates during the years 1963 and 1964, and the findings and suggestions were published in 1965.
, a significant upgrade and expansion of the Brooker Highway
, a duplication of the Tasman Bridge
, the possible creation of an additional Derwent River crossing
and several smaller projects within the Hobart CBD. The study also encouraged greater use of roads through public and private transport and discouraged the use of Hobart's passenger train services as a primary mode of Transport in the city. The study was composed of the following principle segments:
at Davey Street
via the foot hills of West Hobart
, crossing the Brooker Highway
between Melville and Brisbane Streets, and extending through the Queens Domain
to the Tasman Highway
. Termed the Northside Freeway, it's function was intended to relieve local streets of excess traffic. The Northside Freeway was proposed to be a fully grade separated Freeway. Momentum for the this Freeway stalled which has resulted in other proposals for a Hobart Bypass
.
Davey
A recommended connection to join the Southern Outlet
with the Tasman Highway
with the use of the then-proposed One-way couplet of Davey
and Macquarie
streets as complimentary arterial roads. At the time, separate viaduct
s were proposed to be constructed over the rail lines
east of Brooker Avenue
to provide better access from the south side of the Hobart CBD to the Tasman Highway. At the time the study was released, Hobart CBD's roads were all two way with no direct way to get between the Tasman Highway
/Brooker Highway
and the Southern Outlet
. The construction of the Sheraton
was the catalyst for the new couplet road system. By this time the need for a viaduct over the rail yards had diminished as that section of the rail yards had fallen into disuse.
Domain Freeway
This proposal was suggested to be a limited access route parallel to the Derwent River
just east of the Queens Domain
. This route was designed to connect the Tasman Bridge
with the Brooker Highway
as a six-lane divided highway. This Freeway was also intended to function as an alternative to the Brooker Highway and improve connections to the bridge over the Derwent river. This route was constructed as a Single carriageway
Limited-access
highway, featuring At-grade intersection
s.
Brooker Highway
At the time of the study's release, parts of the Brooker Highway were already operational. This study proposed that the highway be expanded to a six-lane divided Highway extending from a connection with the Northside Freeway north to Elwick Road
in Glenorchy
. From this point to Berriedale, minor improvements would have been required to achieve complete four-lane freeway operation. From Berriedale, The continuation of the Highway to Granton
would follow a new corridor bypassing the suburbs of Claremont
and Austins Ferry
. Specific points for Grade separated Interchanges
were suggested at Burnett Street, Cleary's Gates Road, New Town Road
, Hopkins Street, Derwent Park Road
, Elwick
/Goodwood
Roads, Main Road
, Berriedale Road, Claremont Link Road, and Abbotsfield Roads. The extension to Granton was completed as a four-lane divided Highway from Berriedale, however the grade separation proposal for the southern section of the Highway has not been addressed with several new traffic lights installed since this plan was released.
Southern Outlet Freeway
Sections of the Southern Outlet were already under construction as a Two-lane expressway at the time of this study's release. The study recommended construction of a four-lane divided highway to the connect to the Huon Highway
and also proposed bypassing Kingston
. Today the Southern Outlet is a Grade separated dual carriageway Highway between Davey Street
, Hobart
and the Huon Highway
Interchange at Kingston. The final remaining section of this proposal is currently under construction as the Kingston Bypass
.
(Lord Street) and travel towards the Northside Freeway connecting with the Freeway near Liverpool Street. This bypass route was designed with the intention of alleviating traffic from Sandy Bay Road.
Tasman Bridge
Upon the release of this study, The Tasman Bridge had only recently replaced the Hobart Bridge
as the primary Derwent River crossing, and it was perceived that more traffic would make use of the new bridge than first estimated. The study proposed the duplication of the Tasman bridge. However the Tasman Bridge disaster
occurred not long after this plan was released and it was then decided to upgrade the existing bridge rather than duplicate it and place a new river crossing at a different location.
running Parallel to Clarence Street. However, this Highway was deemed to be unrealistic in that it was too expensive and would have come in close proximity to Schools and other vital services. The idea of providing a major Arterial road
to Howrah was revisited with the release of the "Hobart Transport Revision" several years later. This new proposal entailed construction of a Bellerieve Bypass, which was constructed in the mid 80's.
) was proposed to extend as a Freeway from Rosny Hill to Sorell
. The construction of this Freeway was not believed to be warranted before 1985. The Tasman Highway's construction has been influenced by this study with bypasses constructed at Warrane
, Mornington
and Cambridge
since the publication of this study. Additionally the Tasman Highway has also been duplicated to the Hobart Airport since the study's release.
Melbourne:
Adelaide:
Hobart
Hobart is the state capital and most populous city of the Australian island state of Tasmania. Founded in 1804 as a penal colony,Hobart is Australia's second oldest capital city after Sydney. In 2009, the city had a greater area population of approximately 212,019. A resident of Hobart is known as...
Metropolitan area
Metropolitan area
The term metropolitan area refers to a region consisting of a densely populated urban core and its less-populated surrounding territories, sharing industry, infrastructure, and housing. A metropolitan area usually encompasses multiple jurisdictions and municipalities: neighborhoods, townships,...
over the proceeding 20 years. The study predicted the majority of the proposed traffic corridors would need to be operational by the 1985 Target year.
Ultimately the majority of the study's recommendations were brought to fruition in some form or another. The Tasman Highway
Tasman Highway
The Tasman Highway is a highway in Tasmania, Australia. Like the Midland Highway, it connects the major cities of Hobart and Launceston — however it takes a different route, via the north-eastern and eastern coasts of the state. The Highway also acts as a major commuter road to Hobart...
(Tasman Bridge
Tasman Bridge
The Tasman Bridge is a five-lane bridge crossing the Derwent River, near the CBD of Hobart, Tasmania. The bridge has a total length of 1,395 metres . It provides the main traffic route from the CBD to the eastern shore - particularly Hobart International Airport and Bellerive Oval...
to Airport
Hobart International Airport
Hobart International Airport is an airport located in Cambridge, east of Hobart, Tasmania. The Federal government owned airport is currently being operated on a 99 year lease to the Tasmanian Gateway Consortium. The airport has seen strong passenger growth in the last few years, primarily due to...
), the Brooker Highway
Brooker Highway
The Brooker Highway is a highway in the State of Tasmania, Australia. Also known as the Northern Outlet, the highway is the major arterial route through Hobart's northern suburbs and is Hobart's major road connection to the cities and towns of Northern Tasmania...
(North of Berriedale
Berriedale, Tasmania
Berriedale is a suburb in the northern suburbs of Hobart, capital of Tasmania, Australia. It is in the local government area of City of Glenorchy. The suburb is situated between the suburbs of Chigwell and Rosetta. There are no educational institutions within Berriedale, however there are primary...
) and the the Southern Outlet
Southern Outlet, Hobart
The Southern Outlet is a 13km dual-carriageway limited-access highway that connects Hobart to the southern parts of Tasmania, Australia...
were influenced in their construction by this study's recommendations for grade-separated, limited access Freeway designs.
History
In 1963, the Department of Public Works, the Transport Commission and Hobart City Council initiated the first urban transportation study conducted in AustraliaAustralia
Australia , officially the Commonwealth of Australia, is a country in the Southern Hemisphere comprising the mainland of the Australian continent, the island of Tasmania, and numerous smaller islands in the Indian and Pacific Oceans. It is the world's sixth-largest country by total area...
. The Study was undertaken by Wilbur Smith and Associates during the years 1963 and 1964, and the findings and suggestions were published in 1965.
Application
The Hobart Area Transport study was engaged through detailed surveys from the public, analysing traffic statistics and analysing past traffic trends, in an attempt to predict traffic patterns in Hobart with a Target year of 1985 - 20 years from the time of publication.Publication of the Study
The Hobart area Transportation Study proposed the construction of four Freeways and one ExpresswayExpressway
Expressway may refer to:*Controlled-access highway, the highest-grade type of highway with access ramps, lane dividers, etc., for high-speed traffic*Limited-access road, a lower grade of highway or arterial road...
, a significant upgrade and expansion of the Brooker Highway
Brooker Highway
The Brooker Highway is a highway in the State of Tasmania, Australia. Also known as the Northern Outlet, the highway is the major arterial route through Hobart's northern suburbs and is Hobart's major road connection to the cities and towns of Northern Tasmania...
, a duplication of the Tasman Bridge
Tasman Bridge
The Tasman Bridge is a five-lane bridge crossing the Derwent River, near the CBD of Hobart, Tasmania. The bridge has a total length of 1,395 metres . It provides the main traffic route from the CBD to the eastern shore - particularly Hobart International Airport and Bellerive Oval...
, the possible creation of an additional Derwent River crossing
Bowen Bridge
The Bowen Bridge is a four-lane road bridge crossing the Derwent River in Tasmania, Australia. The Bridge lies on the river approximately half way between the Tasman Bridge and the Bridgewater Bridge. The Bridge links the East Derwent Highway with the Brooker Highway at Glenorchy some 10...
and several smaller projects within the Hobart CBD. The study also encouraged greater use of roads through public and private transport and discouraged the use of Hobart's passenger train services as a primary mode of Transport in the city. The study was composed of the following principle segments:
Northside Freeway
A proposed Link north of the Hobart CBD extending from the Southern OutletSouthern Outlet, Hobart
The Southern Outlet is a 13km dual-carriageway limited-access highway that connects Hobart to the southern parts of Tasmania, Australia...
at Davey Street
Davey Street, Hobart
Davey Street is one of the main streets of the central business district of the city of Hobart, capital of Tasmania, Australia. As well as forming the southern border of the CBD, it is part of the A6, technically making it part of the Huon Highway....
via the foot hills of West Hobart
West Hobart, Tasmania
West Hobart is an inner-city suburb of Hobart, Tasmania . It is located in the hills immediately west of the city centre, and shares the postcode 7000 with that district....
, crossing the Brooker Highway
Brooker Highway
The Brooker Highway is a highway in the State of Tasmania, Australia. Also known as the Northern Outlet, the highway is the major arterial route through Hobart's northern suburbs and is Hobart's major road connection to the cities and towns of Northern Tasmania...
between Melville and Brisbane Streets, and extending through the Queens Domain
Queens Domain
The Queens Domain, also known as The Domain to locals, is a small hilly area of bushland just north-east of the CBD of Hobart, Tasmania, Australia, alongside the Derwent River...
to the Tasman Highway
Tasman Highway
The Tasman Highway is a highway in Tasmania, Australia. Like the Midland Highway, it connects the major cities of Hobart and Launceston — however it takes a different route, via the north-eastern and eastern coasts of the state. The Highway also acts as a major commuter road to Hobart...
. Termed the Northside Freeway, it's function was intended to relieve local streets of excess traffic. The Northside Freeway was proposed to be a fully grade separated Freeway. Momentum for the this Freeway stalled which has resulted in other proposals for a Hobart Bypass
Hobart Bypass
The Hobart bypass is a proposed concept to Bypass the Central Business District of Hobart, Tasmania. Currently through traffic travels from the Tasman/Brooker Highways down the one-way Davey/Macquarie Couplet to the Southern Outlet...
.
DaveyDavey Street, HobartDavey Street is one of the main streets of the central business district of the city of Hobart, capital of Tasmania, Australia. As well as forming the southern border of the CBD, it is part of the A6, technically making it part of the Huon Highway....
/MacquarieMacquarie Street, HobartMacquarie Street is one of the main streets of the central business district of the city of Hobart, capital of Tasmania, Australia. It is part of the A6, technically making it part of the Huon Highway...
Couplet
A recommended connection to join the Southern OutletSouthern Outlet, Hobart
The Southern Outlet is a 13km dual-carriageway limited-access highway that connects Hobart to the southern parts of Tasmania, Australia...
with the Tasman Highway
Tasman Highway
The Tasman Highway is a highway in Tasmania, Australia. Like the Midland Highway, it connects the major cities of Hobart and Launceston — however it takes a different route, via the north-eastern and eastern coasts of the state. The Highway also acts as a major commuter road to Hobart...
with the use of the then-proposed One-way couplet of Davey
Davey Street, Hobart
Davey Street is one of the main streets of the central business district of the city of Hobart, capital of Tasmania, Australia. As well as forming the southern border of the CBD, it is part of the A6, technically making it part of the Huon Highway....
and Macquarie
Macquarie Street, Hobart
Macquarie Street is one of the main streets of the central business district of the city of Hobart, capital of Tasmania, Australia. It is part of the A6, technically making it part of the Huon Highway...
streets as complimentary arterial roads. At the time, separate viaduct
Viaduct
A viaduct is a bridge composed of several small spans. The term viaduct is derived from the Latin via for road and ducere to lead something. However, the Ancient Romans did not use that term per se; it is a modern derivation from an analogy with aqueduct. Like the Roman aqueducts, many early...
s were proposed to be constructed over the rail lines
South Line, Tasmania
The South Line, also known as the Main Line and sometimes the North/South Line or the North–South Line, is a freight rail corridor connecting Hobart to the northern ports of Tasmania. The Railway Line was built by the Tasmanian Main Line Company...
east of Brooker Avenue
Brooker Highway
The Brooker Highway is a highway in the State of Tasmania, Australia. Also known as the Northern Outlet, the highway is the major arterial route through Hobart's northern suburbs and is Hobart's major road connection to the cities and towns of Northern Tasmania...
to provide better access from the south side of the Hobart CBD to the Tasman Highway. At the time the study was released, Hobart CBD's roads were all two way with no direct way to get between the Tasman Highway
Tasman Highway
The Tasman Highway is a highway in Tasmania, Australia. Like the Midland Highway, it connects the major cities of Hobart and Launceston — however it takes a different route, via the north-eastern and eastern coasts of the state. The Highway also acts as a major commuter road to Hobart...
/Brooker Highway
Brooker Highway
The Brooker Highway is a highway in the State of Tasmania, Australia. Also known as the Northern Outlet, the highway is the major arterial route through Hobart's northern suburbs and is Hobart's major road connection to the cities and towns of Northern Tasmania...
and the Southern Outlet
Southern Outlet, Hobart
The Southern Outlet is a 13km dual-carriageway limited-access highway that connects Hobart to the southern parts of Tasmania, Australia...
. The construction of the Sheraton
Hotel Grand Chancellor, Hobart
The Hotel Grand Chancellor is a twelve-storey hotel located on the waterfront of Hobart, Tasmania. The hotel opened in 1987 as the Sheraton and has since been taken over by the Grand Hotels International group. The Sheraton opened with 2 restaurants and 2 bars, however only 1 restaurant and 1 bar...
was the catalyst for the new couplet road system. By this time the need for a viaduct over the rail yards had diminished as that section of the rail yards had fallen into disuse.
Domain FreewayDomain HighwayThe Domain Highway is a highway in Hobart, Tasmania. The Highway is a Link road bypassing Hobart, starting at the Brooker Highway and heading southeast between the banks of the Derwent River and the Hobart Domain and botanical gardens...
This proposal was suggested to be a limited access route parallel to the Derwent RiverDerwent River (Tasmania)
The Derwent is a river in Tasmania, Australia. It was named after the River Derwent, Cumbria by British Commodore John Hayes who explored it in 1793. The name is Brythonic Celtic for "valley thick with oaks"....
just east of the Queens Domain
Queens Domain
The Queens Domain, also known as The Domain to locals, is a small hilly area of bushland just north-east of the CBD of Hobart, Tasmania, Australia, alongside the Derwent River...
. This route was designed to connect the Tasman Bridge
Tasman Bridge
The Tasman Bridge is a five-lane bridge crossing the Derwent River, near the CBD of Hobart, Tasmania. The bridge has a total length of 1,395 metres . It provides the main traffic route from the CBD to the eastern shore - particularly Hobart International Airport and Bellerive Oval...
with the Brooker Highway
Brooker Highway
The Brooker Highway is a highway in the State of Tasmania, Australia. Also known as the Northern Outlet, the highway is the major arterial route through Hobart's northern suburbs and is Hobart's major road connection to the cities and towns of Northern Tasmania...
as a six-lane divided highway. This Freeway was also intended to function as an alternative to the Brooker Highway and improve connections to the bridge over the Derwent river. This route was constructed as a Single carriageway
Single carriageway
A single carriageway is a road with 1, 2 or more lanes arranged within a single carriageway with no central reservation to separate opposing flows of traffic. Two-lane road or two-lane highway are single carriageway with one lane for each direction...
Limited-access
Limited-access road
A limited-access road known by various terms worldwide, including limited-access highway, dual-carriageway and expressway, is a highway or arterial road for high-speed traffic which has many or most characteristics of a controlled-access highway , including limited or no access to adjacent...
highway, featuring At-grade intersection
At-grade intersection
An at-grade intersection is a junction at which two or more transport axes cross at the same level .-Traffic management:With areas of high or fast traffic, an at-grade intersection normally requires a traffic control device such as a stop sign, traffic light or railway signal to manage conflicting...
s.
Brooker HighwayBrooker HighwayThe Brooker Highway is a highway in the State of Tasmania, Australia. Also known as the Northern Outlet, the highway is the major arterial route through Hobart's northern suburbs and is Hobart's major road connection to the cities and towns of Northern Tasmania...
At the time of the study's release, parts of the Brooker Highway were already operational. This study proposed that the highway be expanded to a six-lane divided Highway extending from a connection with the Northside Freeway north to Elwick RoadElwick Road
Elwick Road is a major arrterial 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...
in Glenorchy
Glenorchy, Tasmania
Glenorchy is a business district and suburb in the northern part of greater Hobart, capital of the state of Tasmania, Australia. The land was originally used for agriculture but is now a largely suburban, working-class area...
. From this point to Berriedale, minor improvements would have been required to achieve complete four-lane freeway operation. From Berriedale, The continuation of the Highway to Granton
Granton, Tasmania
Granton is a suburb of Hobart, capital city of Tasmania, Australia. It is the most northern suburb of the City of Glenorchy Local Government Area....
would follow a new corridor bypassing the suburbs of Claremont
Claremont, Tasmania
Claremont is a suburb of the City of Glenorchy, part of the greater Hobart area, Tasmania, Australia. It is named after Claremont House, which was built in the 1830s by local settler Henry Bilton, who named it after one of the royal homes of England. Claremont was the home of an Army training...
and Austins Ferry
Austins Ferry, Tasmania
Austins Ferry is a suburb of Hobart, capital city of Tasmania, Australia. It is predominantly a new homes area.Austins Ferry is named after James Austin , who had been transported to Port Phillip as a convict in 1803 along with his cousin John Earl, and arrived in Van Diemens Land in 1804...
. Specific points for Grade separated Interchanges
Interchange (road)
In the field of road transport, an interchange is a road junction that typically uses grade separation, and one or more ramps, to permit traffic on at least one highway to pass through the junction without directly crossing any other traffic stream. It differs from a standard intersection, at which...
were suggested at Burnett Street, Cleary's Gates Road, New Town Road
New Town Road
New Town Road is a link road that connects Elizabeth Street to the Main Road within the greater area of Hobart, Tasmania. Prior to the construction of the Brooker Highway most traffic had to travel via this road to the main road to get to the north of the state....
, Hopkins Street, Derwent Park Road
Derwent Park Road
Derwent Park Road is a major link road that connects the Brooker Highway to the Main Road, in the northern suburbs of Hobart, Tasmania. The Road starts at Main Road, Derwent Park and continues East across the Brooker Highway, ending at the Hobart Zinc Works. The road serves in excess of 14,000...
, Elwick
Elwick Road
Elwick Road is a major arrterial 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...
/Goodwood
Goodwood Road, Tasmania
Goodwood Road is a 4 lane link road that connects the City of Glenorchy to the City of Clarence in the greater area of Hobart, Tasmania. Using the Bowen Bridge the road travels over the Derwent River in semi-highway road layout...
Roads, Main Road
Main Road, Hobart
Main Road is a major arterial road that runs through the northern suburbs of Hobart, Tasmania. The road starts where New Town Road ends at Lenah Valley and runs parallel with the Derwent River until it reaches Granton where it joins up with the Brooker Highway...
, Berriedale Road, Claremont Link Road, and Abbotsfield Roads. The extension to Granton was completed as a four-lane divided Highway from Berriedale, however the grade separation proposal for the southern section of the Highway has not been addressed with several new traffic lights installed since this plan was released.
Southern Outlet FreewaySouthern Outlet, HobartThe Southern Outlet is a 13km dual-carriageway limited-access highway that connects Hobart to the southern parts of Tasmania, Australia...
Sections of the Southern Outlet were already under construction as a Two-lane expressway at the time of this study's release. The study recommended construction of a four-lane divided highway to the connect to the Huon HighwayHuon Highway
The Huon Highway is an highway in southern Tasmania, Australia. The highway forms part of the and connects Hobart with the southern parts of Tasmania. The original Huon Highway was a twisty two-lane road skirting around Mount Wellington, but that section of the Highway was bypassed in stages...
and also proposed bypassing Kingston
Kingston, Tasmania
Kingston is a township and region on the outskirts of Hobart, Tasmania, Australia. Nestled 15 km south of the city between and around several hills, Kingston is the council seat of its wider municipality, the Kingborough Council, and today serves as the gateway between Hobart and the...
. Today the Southern Outlet is a Grade separated dual carriageway Highway between Davey Street
Davey Street, Hobart
Davey Street is one of the main streets of the central business district of the city of Hobart, capital of Tasmania, Australia. As well as forming the southern border of the CBD, it is part of the A6, technically making it part of the Huon Highway....
, Hobart
Hobart
Hobart is the state capital and most populous city of the Australian island state of Tasmania. Founded in 1804 as a penal colony,Hobart is Australia's second oldest capital city after Sydney. In 2009, the city had a greater area population of approximately 212,019. A resident of Hobart is known as...
and the Huon Highway
Huon Highway
The Huon Highway is an highway in southern Tasmania, Australia. The highway forms part of the and connects Hobart with the southern parts of Tasmania. The original Huon Highway was a twisty two-lane road skirting around Mount Wellington, but that section of the Highway was bypassed in stages...
Interchange at Kingston. The final remaining section of this proposal is currently under construction as the Kingston Bypass
Kingston Bypass
The Kingston Bypass is a proposed Southern Outlet extension that would see the bypassing of Kingston, Tasmania. The original concept was first mentioned in Hobart's Transportation study of 1965....
.
Grosvenor Expressway
The Grosvenor Expressway was proposed to commence at Sandy Bay RoadSandy Bay Road
Sandy Bay Road is one of the main streets of the central business district of the city of Hobart, capital of Tasmania, Australia. It is the B68. It is a two-way street beginning at the intersection where Davey Street converts into Harrington Street. From there, Sandy Bay Road travels southwards...
(Lord Street) and travel towards the Northside Freeway connecting with the Freeway near Liverpool Street. This bypass route was designed with the intention of alleviating traffic from Sandy Bay Road.
Tasman BridgeTasman BridgeThe Tasman Bridge is a five-lane bridge crossing the Derwent River, near the CBD of Hobart, Tasmania. The bridge has a total length of 1,395 metres . It provides the main traffic route from the CBD to the eastern shore - particularly Hobart International Airport and Bellerive Oval...
Upon the release of this study, The Tasman Bridge had only recently replaced the Hobart BridgeHobart Bridge
The Hobart Bridge was a pontoon bridge that crossed the River Derwent, connecting the eastern and western Shores of the City of Hobart, Tasmania, Australia.- History :...
as the primary Derwent River crossing, and it was perceived that more traffic would make use of the new bridge than first estimated. The study proposed the duplication of the Tasman bridge. However the Tasman Bridge disaster
Tasman Bridge disaster
The Tasman Bridge disaster occurred on the evening of 5 January 1975, in Hobart, the capital city of Australia's island state of Tasmania, when a bulk ore carrier travelling up the Derwent River collided with several pylons of the Tasman Bridge, causing a large section of the bridge deck to...
occurred not long after this plan was released and it was then decided to upgrade the existing bridge rather than duplicate it and place a new river crossing at a different location.
Southeastern Freeway
The Southeastern Freeway was proposed to travel from Rosny Hill To HowrahHowrah, Tasmania
Howrah is a suburb of the City of Clarence, part of the greater Hobart area, Tasmania, Australia. It is south of Bellerive and north of Tranmere.Howrah is a beachside suburb, with views across the Derwent River and Storm Bay to Hobart City...
running Parallel to Clarence Street. However, this Highway was deemed to be unrealistic in that it was too expensive and would have come in close proximity to Schools and other vital services. The idea of providing a major Arterial road
Arterial road
An arterial road, or arterial thoroughfare, is a high-capacity urban road. The primary function of an arterial road is to deliver traffic from collector roads to freeways, and between urban centres at the highest level of service possible. As such, many arteries are limited-access roads, or feature...
to Howrah was revisited with the release of the "Hobart Transport Revision" several years later. This new proposal entailed construction of a Bellerieve Bypass, which was constructed in the mid 80's.
Eastern Outlet Freeway
The Eastern Outlet (known today as the Tasman HighwayTasman Highway
The Tasman Highway is a highway in Tasmania, Australia. Like the Midland Highway, it connects the major cities of Hobart and Launceston — however it takes a different route, via the north-eastern and eastern coasts of the state. The Highway also acts as a major commuter road to Hobart...
) was proposed to extend as a Freeway from Rosny Hill to Sorell
Sorell, Tasmania
Sorell is a town in Tasmania, Australia, north-east of Hobart. It is on the Tasman Highway which continues up the east coast of Tasmania. At the 2006 census, Sorell had a population of 1,546....
. The construction of this Freeway was not believed to be warranted before 1985. The Tasman Highway's construction has been influenced by this study with bypasses constructed at Warrane
Warrane, Tasmania
Warrane is a suburb of Hobart, Tasmania, in the City of Clarence. It is approximately from Hobart's CBD. It is located between Rosny Park and Mornington and runs parallel to the Tasman Highway....
, Mornington
Mornington, Tasmania
Mornington is a suburb of the City of Clarence in Tasmania, Australia. It is part of greater Hobart, located approximately 7 kilometres from the CBD...
and Cambridge
Cambridge, Tasmania
Cambridge is a suburb in the greater area of Hobart, capital of Tasmania, Australia. It is in the City of Clarence Local Government Area. The suburb is situated in close proximity with Hobart International Airport and the Cambridge Aerodrome, and is approximately 18 km to Hobart via the Tasman...
since the publication of this study. Additionally the Tasman Highway has also been duplicated to the Hobart Airport since the study's release.
Estimates
The Hobart Area Transportation study was also released with estimates of daily Traffic of the proposals for the Target year of 1985.| Location | Annual average daily traffic |
|---|---|
| Tasman Bridge | 78,200 |
| Brooker Highway | 78,500 |
| Northside Freeway | 52,200 |
| Davey/Macquarie Couplet | 37,900 |
| Southern Outlet Freeway | 26,000 |
| Southeastern Freeway | 55,000 |
| Eastern Outlet Freeway | 9,600 |
| Grosvenor Expressway | 29,000 |
| Location | Annual average daily traffic |
|---|---|
| Tasman Bridge | 62,746 |
| Brooker Highway | 48,400 |
| Northside Freeway | NA |
| Davey/Macquarie Couplet | 55,100 |
| Southern Outlet | 31,500 |
| Southeastern Freeway | NA |
| Tasman Highway | 27,360 |
| Grosvenor Expressway | NA |
See also
- Transport in HobartTransport in HobartThe city of Hobart, Tasmania is served by a wide variety of transport. While the city's main form of transport is private transport on the road network, transport is also available by bus, ferry and aircraft. A suburban train service operated between Hobart and Brighton from the 1870s until 31...
- Southern Transport Investment ProgramSouthern Transport Investment ProgramThe Southern Transport Investment Program is a road and rail transport plan for the northern outskirts of Hobart instituted in 2007 by the Tasmanian state government. It outlines most prominently an extensive upgrade of the Midland Highway, including the Brighton Bypass, the Bagdad Bypass and the...
Melbourne:
- 1969 Melbourne Transportation Plan1969 Melbourne Transportation PlanThe 1969 Melbourne Transportation Plan was a road and rail transport plan for Melbourne, the state capital of Victoria, Australia instituted by Henry Bolte's state government...
Adelaide:
- Metropolitan Adelaide Transport StudyMetropolitan Adelaide Transport StudyThe Metropolitan Adelaide Transport Study, or "MATS Plan" as it became known, was a comprehensive transport plan released in 1968 examining the then-current and future needs of transport for the city of Adelaide....
- analogous 1968 transport plan.