Meander Valley Highway

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 Tasmania
General information
Type	Highway
Length	66 km (41 mi)[1]
Route number(s)	B54
Major junctions
West end	Bass Highway , Deloraine
	Bass Highway Westbury Carrick Midland Highway
East end	Midland Highway , Launceston
Location(s)
Major settlements	Westbury, Carrick
Highway system
Highways in Australia National Highway • Freeways in Australia Highways in Tasmania

Route

The 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

The 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

Various 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

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

• Australian Roads portal

• Highways in Australia
• Highways in Tasmania
• Meander Valley Council