Work is underway to replace the temporary traffic lights at the Kingfish Beach Road landslide site in Southport with a simpler give way arrangement.
What this means for you
The new arrangement will make travelling through the area quicker and easier, while keeping the road safe and open for everyone. It means:
- less time waiting at a red light when there’s no oncoming traffic
- the road stays open, with no need for major construction works
- a cost-effective way to keep the road open and safe for the next 10 to 20 years
What drivers need to know
The road remains a single lane through the landslide site. When you travel through the area:
- if you’re travelling south, give way to oncoming traffic at the give way sign and continue once the one-lane section is clear
- if you’re travelling north, you have right of way through the 50 m one-lane section, but check it’s clear before you enter
- Building Tasmania has approved a lower speed limit through the bend, reducing it from 40 km/h to 30 km/h for about 250 m
- there’s no overtaking or passing in the one-lane section
Please take care, follow the signs and allow a little extra time for your trip.
Works timing
Crews are finishing the resealing of the 200 m section this week, followed by linemarking and final touches to complete the site. The give way arrangement is expected to be in place by the weekend.
These works depend on the weather, so the timing may change if conditions are wet or cold.
Background
A landslip affected this section of Kingfish Beach Road in 2012.
In 2021, the road was reduced to a single lane, away from the edge of the landslip, with temporary traffic lights. Regular monitoring since then has shown the road has remained stable.
Council considered several long-term options, including a bypass and permanent traffic lights. At its December 2025 meeting, Council decided a give way arrangement with signs was the best balance of safety, cost and convenience for the community.
Council will continue to monitor the road to make sure it stays safe for everyone who uses it. Council will also keep planning for the road’s long-term future, as ongoing ground movement and changing weather patterns may affect this location over time.
Thank you for your patience while we complete the works.