[2] Highway 1 also exists on the mainland of Australia, linking the state capitals via a circular route around the coastline.

The history of Highway 1 in Tasmania dates back to its creation as part of the National Route Numbering system in 1955.

This highway also exists on the mainland of Australia, linking state capitals via a circular route around the coastline.

From this point the Midland Highway becomes Route 1 and travels over the River Derwent and passes through the newly constructed Brighton Bypass before continuing north towards Launceston.

[1] A 3.8-kilometre (2.4 mi) long spur section of Highway 1 travels into the centre of Launceston, first as the continuation of the Midland Highway, and then as a Couplet – northbound on Bathurst Street, and southbound on Wellington Street.