East Tamar Highway
The East Tamar Highway is a highway in Tasmania, Australia. It covers the eastern edge of the Tamar River, from Launceston to the lighthouse at Low Head.
East Tamar Highway Tasmania | |
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| General information | |
| Type | Highway |
| Length | 56.2 km (35 mi) |
| Route number(s) | A8 Launceston — Low Head |
| Former route number | State Route 1 |
| Major junctions | |
| South end | York Street / West Tamar Highway York Street / West Tamar Highway Bathurst Street Wellington Street Launceston, Tasmania |
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| North end | Low Head Lighthouse Low Head, Tasmania |
| Location(s) | |
| Major settlements | Dilston, Hillwood, George Town, Low Head |
| Highway system | |
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It is labelled as route A8, but prior to 1980 was signed as State Route 1.
Plans for a high-speed East Tamar Highway date back to the 1950s.
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