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Meander Valley Highway | |
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| Meander Valley Highway on a Bridge over the South Esk River near Hadspen in 2012 | |
| General information | |
| Type | Highway |
| Length | 66 km (41 mi)[1] |
| Route number(s) |  B54 Deloraine - Prospect Vale |
| Major junctions | |
| West end |  Highland Lakes Road, Deloraine |
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| East end |  Bass Highway Westbury Road, Prospect Vale and Launceston |
| Location(s) | |
| Major settlements | Westbury, Carrick |
| Highway system | |
The Meander Valley Highway (now Meander Valley Road) (B54) is a highway located in the northern region of Tasmania, Australia. It connects the town of Deloraine to the Bass Highway near Prospect Vale and near Launceston, providing a scenic route through the Meander Valley.
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Route
[edit source]The Meander Valley Highway commences at the junction with the Highland Lakes Road (A5) at a roundabout nearby Deloraine, heading east through the agricultural landscapes of the Meander Valley. The highway passes through several small towns, including Westbury and Carrick, before reaching its eastern terminus at the Bass Highway (N1) just outside of Launceston.[citation needed]
The route serves as a quieter, more scenic alternative to the Bass Highway for travelers between Deloraine and Launceston. The highway is an important road for local agriculture and connects various farming communities within the Meander Valley.[citation needed]
History
[edit source]The Meander Valley Highway has long been a key road for residents and farmers of northern Tasmania. The highway was officially designated as B54 in the late 20th century to better integrate it with Tasmania's alphanumeric road numbering system.[2]
Historically, the highway served as the primary link between Deloraine and Launceston before the construction of the Bass Highway in the 1980s. The Meander Valley Highway retains its role as a vital local road for accessing the rural communities of the Meander Valley and the rich farmlands surrounding the area.[citation needed]
Upgrades
[edit source]Various sections of the Meander Valley Highway have been subject to improvements over the years to enhance safety and traffic flow. These include resurfacing and shoulder-widening projects in response to increased usage by heavy vehicles, particularly those related to the agricultural and dairy industries in the region.[3]
Major intersections and towns
[edit source]| LGA | Location | km | mi | Destinations | Notes |
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| Deloraine | 0.0 | 0.0 | Bass Highway (A1) – Launceston, Burnie | Western terminus of highway | |
| Westbury | 22.0 | 13.7 | Exton Road – Exton | Access to local farming communities | |
| Carrick | 45.0 | 28.0 | Liffey Road – Liffey | Historic town access | |
| Launceston | 66.0 | 41.0 | Midland Highway (A1) – Hobart, Launceston | Eastern terminus of highway | |
| 1.000 mi = 1.609 km; 1.000 km = 0.621 mi | |||||
See also
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References
[edit source]- ↑ "Meander Valley Highway" (Map). Google Maps. Retrieved 25 October 2024.
- ↑ "Meander Valley Highway Route". Retrieved 25 October 2024.
- ↑ "Highway Upgrades Announced for Meander Valley". 15 March 2022. Retrieved 25 October 2024.