The Meander Valley Highway (B54) is a highway located in the northern region of Tasmania, Australia. It connects the town of Deloraine to the Midland Highway near Launceston, providing a scenic route through the Meander Valley.
Meander Valley Highway | |
|---|---|
 | |
| General information | |
| Type | Highway |
| Length | 66 km (41 mi)[1] |
| Route number(s) |  B54 |
| Major junctions | |
| West end | Bass Highway  , Deloraine |
| East end | Midland Highway , Launceston |
| Location(s) | |
| Major settlements | Westbury, Carrick |
| Highway system | |
Route
editThe Meander Valley Highway commences at the junction with the Bass Highway (A1) in 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 Midland Highway (A1) 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
editThe 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
editVarious 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| LGA | Location | km | mi | Destinations | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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- ^ "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.