New Norfolk NEWS: Targa in town tomorrow

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Thursday, April 19, 2018

Targa in town tomorrow

DAY 5 of the 27th annual Targa Tasmania will see the fleet make its way from the West Coast tomorrow, passing through the Derwent Valley with competitive stages at Tarraleah and Molesworth and a lunch break at New Norfolk.

Targa Tasmania is described as the world's largest, longest and hardest tarmac rally event, covering more than 2000km with almost 40 competitive stages on closed roads, catering for up to 300 cars each year.

There will be several road closures in the Central Highlands and Derwent Valley municipalities between 9.30am and 5pm tomorrow.

At Tarraleah, the Lyell Highway between Bradys Lake Rd and Oldina Drive (southern end) will be closed from 9.30am to 2pm.

No road closures have been reported for the lunch break in New Norfolk between 11am and 1.30pm. Cars are expected to file thought the town throughout the time that period, making their way to the Derwent Valley PCYC in Third Avenue.