Statistics:

• Length: 49 km
• Northern Terminus: Low Head Road, Low Head
• Southern Terminus: Corner of the Midland Hwy (NH1), West Tamar Hwy (A7) and Tasman Hwy (A3)
• Suburbs, Towns & Localities along route: Launceston, Dilston, Hillwood, Longreach, George Town and Low Head

Route Numbering:

• Current: A8

• Former:

General Information:

The East Tamar Highway is a highway in Tasmania, Australia. It traverses the eastern side of the Tamar River, from Launceston to the lighthouse at Low Head.

The East Tamar Highway connects with the Batman Highway, the Bridport Road, the Lilydale Road, the Main Road, the Midland Highway, the Tasman Highway and the West Tamar Highway.

The highest point above sea level of the East Tamar Highway along its length is 154 m above sea level and the lowest point above sea level of the East Tamar Highway along its length is -1.8 m.

History:

• 1953: Plans for East Tamar Highway revealed. 1
• 1980: State Route 1 replaced by A8. 2

This page concentrates on the former alignment between Launceston and Low Head

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	Reassurance Directional Sign: Distance sign on the former alignment at Dilston, 2008. This area is now bypassed by a dual carriageway. This alignment has been renamed to John Lees Dr. Image © Jamie Scuglia

1 Examiner, Plans for New High Speed East Tamar Highway Outlined, 4 Nov 1953
2 Ozroads, East Tamar Highway

Last updated: 28 Aug 2019 19:20

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