Lindisfarne Interchange
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The Lindisfarne Interchange is a Trumpet interchange which connects the Tasman Bridge
to the Tasman Highway
and the East Derwent Highway
, on the eastern shore of the Derwent River
within Hobart
, Tasmania
. The Interchange was constructed in 1960 in conjunction with the Tasman Bridge and opened to Traffic on December 23, 1964.
The interchange experiences regular congestion, handling in excess of 67,000 traffic movements per day.
Tasman Bridge
The Tasman Bridge is a five-lane bridge crossing the Derwent River, near the CBD of Hobart, Tasmania. The bridge has a total length of 1,395 metres . It provides the main traffic route from the CBD to the eastern shore - particularly Hobart International Airport and Bellerive Oval...
to the Tasman Highway
Tasman Highway
The Tasman Highway is a highway in Tasmania, Australia. Like the Midland Highway, it connects the major cities of Hobart and Launceston — however it takes a different route, via the north-eastern and eastern coasts of the state. The Highway also acts as a major commuter road to Hobart...
and the East Derwent Highway
East Derwent Highway
The East Derwent Highway is a highway in Hobart, Australia. The highway is a Trunk road that carries heavy commuter traffic much like the Brooker Highway, except on the Eastern side of the Derwent River...
, on the eastern shore of the Derwent River
Derwent River (Tasmania)
The Derwent is a river in Tasmania, Australia. It was named after the River Derwent, Cumbria by British Commodore John Hayes who explored it in 1793. The name is Brythonic Celtic for "valley thick with oaks"....
within Hobart
Hobart
Hobart is the state capital and most populous city of the Australian island state of Tasmania. Founded in 1804 as a penal colony,Hobart is Australia's second oldest capital city after Sydney. In 2009, the city had a greater area population of approximately 212,019. A resident of Hobart is known as...
, Tasmania
Tasmania
Tasmania is an Australian island and state. It is south of the continent, separated by Bass Strait. The state includes the island of Tasmania—the 26th largest island in the world—and the surrounding islands. The state has a population of 507,626 , of whom almost half reside in the greater Hobart...
. The Interchange was constructed in 1960 in conjunction with the Tasman Bridge and opened to Traffic on December 23, 1964.
The interchange experiences regular congestion, handling in excess of 67,000 traffic movements per day.