Latest News About East Tasman Drive

Updated 2026-05-21 08:02

I don’t have live access to the latest news right now. Based on recent publicly reported developments, East Tasman Drive-related updates typically center on Tasman Highway upgrades along the Great Eastern Drive corridor in Tasmania, including funding announcements, package-specific works (Apsley, Triabunna), and contractor tenders aimed at improving safety, travel times, and tourism access.

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29/07/25 11.19AM Update.

MetService New Zealand has updated the forecast this morning, and while the rainfall is expected to fall over a 16-hour period, we are preparing to respond should we need to.

www.nelsontasmancivildefence.co.nz

Tasman Highway - Great Eastern Drive

We are upgrading the Great Eastern Drive as part of the Road Package to support Tasmania’s Visitor Economy. We are upgrading the Great Eastern Drive as part of the Road Package to support Tasmania’s Visitor Economy. This project will improve the driver experience, overall safety, and travel time reliability along sections of the popular Great Eastern Drive. The Great Eastern Drive one of Tasmania’s five self-drive touring journeys, and these improvements aim to encourage both visitors and...

www.transport.tas.gov.au

Tenders open for Tasman Highway Triabunna upgrades

“With the next stage of the Great Eastern Drive Tourism Support package underway, the Australian Government, in partnership with the Tasmanian Government, is delivering on our commitment to build regional infrastructure that supports jobs, tourism and safer roads. “Once completed, these upgrades will improve safe access for visitors exploring Tasmania’s east coast and provide more efficient travel for local communities.”

www.premier.tas.gov.au