Project Information

Huon road is popular with recreational bicycle riders who, while able to travel downhill towards the city at the same speed as motorists, travel uphill at much lower speeds than motorists travelling toward Fern Tree. The speed difference between bicycle riders and cars travelling uphill creates problems because of the narrow width of the uphill lane and the limited overtaking opportunities. The often constrained sight distance available for a driver looking for opportunities to overtake can be stressful for both drivers and the bicycle riders they are trying to pass. The aim of this project is to provide (depending on the location and geographical constraints) more frequent opportunities for vehicles travelling uphill on Huon Road to pass bicycle riders and therefore significantly improve safety and comfort for both bicycles and other road users on this stretch of Huon Road. This is very similar to the Bonnet Hill project between Taroona and Kingston which has been recently completed by the Department of State Growth.