Rebecca White, the state Labor candidate for Lyons, has welcomed $18 million in State Government road funding for the Tasman Peninsula.

“This funding makes a practical difference to people’s comfort and safety,” Ms White said.

“It will make traveling along the Arthur Highway a better experience for locals and the many tourists who visit the region each year.

The funding will be shared across two project areas – Taranna to Port Arthur and Dunalley to Murdanna.

“The money will be spent on widening, sealing and pavement strengthening, improving curves and make junctions safer,” Ms White said.

“Roadside hazards will be removed and in some places the road level will be raised to minimise the risk from dangerous surface water.”