Elwick Road

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Elwick Road

Elwick Road
General information
Type Road
Length1 km (0.6 mi)
Former
route number
Australian state route 1.svg State Route 1 [1]
Major junctions
East end Goodwood, Tasmania
 
West end Glenorchy, Tasmania
Location(s)
Major suburbs Elwick

Elwick Road is a major arterial road that runs through the northern suburbs of Hobart, Tasmania. The Road is the major link road between the Main Road and the Brooker Highway that connects to Glenorchy. The Road Passes through residential areas.

The Tasmanian Department of Infrastructure, Energy and Resources proposes to re-align Elwick Road with Goodwood Road, reducing confusion and the number of traffic lights on the Brooker Highway. [2]

See also

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References

  1. Former State Route Numbering System in Tasmania, Ozroads: the Australian Roads Website. Retrieved 30 January 2008.[ self-published source ]
  2. "Lights to end the roundabout blues". The Mercury. 11 February 2008. Archived from the original on 13 February 2008. Retrieved 14 February 2008.

Coordinates: 42°49′50″S147°16′54″E / 42.8306°S 147.2818°E / -42.8306; 147.2818