East Tallagandra Lane

ACTTertiary road5.8 km13 segments

7.8Sports

5.8 kmTotal length

13Segments

13Grey spot segments

East Tallagandra Lane is a 6 km sealed tertiary route in the ACT, Australia. It scores 8.4/10 for caravans with straight corners and excellent surface. It also rates well for EVs and sports cars and motorcycles.

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Vehicle scores

7.8/10

SPTSportsSealed roads, curviness, mountain passes

7.5/10

MOTMotoTight bends, switchbacks, technical roads

7.9/10

EVEVSmooth surface, sealed roads, range-friendly

6.6/10

4WD4WDGravel access, off-road suitability

8.4/10

VANCaravanSmooth sealed, gentle grades, no steep passes

Segment quality distribution

Sports score - 13 segments

Excellent (8+)38%Good (6-8)62%

Sports score IQR: 7.0 - 8.3

Surface

Surface coverage

Sealed100%

Score breakdown

Median component scores across all segments

Surface

10.0

Median surface quality. Smooth sealed asphalt scores 10. Chipseal 8. Gravel 5.

Curviness

3.7

Median curviness. Higher scores mean more bends per kilometre.

Speed

10.0

Speed limit suitability. Sweet spot is 60-110 km/h.

Road classTertiary road

9.0

Road classification. Motorways score zero. Tertiary roads score 9.

Traffic

9.0

Estimated traffic density. Lower traffic = higher score.

Elevation

7.0

Elevation change per kilometre. More climbing = higher score.

Crash history

Aggregated across all 13 segments· 11 years of data

Grey spots

Crash record linkage not yet available for ACT. Grey spots are segments where curvature geometry mismatches the posted speed limit - these are flagged regardless of crash history.

Road environment

Geometry and climate-derived risk indicators

7.1/10 safety score - higher is safer

Wet road exposure44%

Night driving risk56%

Wind exposure57%

Sun glare risk88%

Wildlife strike risk11%

Risk values derived from road geometry, orientation, weather station data, and satellite canopy cover. 0 = minimal risk, 1 = maximum risk.

Segments

Top 13 segments by sports score

IDSurfaceLengthSportsMotoEV

#105140287Asphalt0.50 km9.39.29.3 #105268388Asphalt0.50 km9.09.08.9 #105140289Asphalt0.50 km8.78.68.7 #105140284Asphalt0.50 km8.78.68.6 #105140285Asphalt0.50 km8.38.38.4 #105140288Asphalt0.50 km8.38.28.4 #105268387Asphalt0.50 km7.97.78.1 #105140286Asphalt0.50 km7.87.68.0 #105140282Asphalt0.29 km7.37.07.5 #105268389Asphalt0.49 km7.16.87.4 #105140283Asphalt0.50 km7.06.77.1 #105140290Asphalt0.10 km6.76.46.9 #105268386Asphalt0.33 km6.56.16.7

API reference

Road aggregate data via the Contour API

GET/api/v1/roads/east-tallagandra-lane-actRoad aggregate - scores, stats, risk profile, activity, segment list

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Councils & Government

This road is part of ACT's road network. Contour scores every road in Australia for surface condition, curviness, grey spot classification, and 4WD track passability. If your organisation manages this road or promotes tourism in the region, this data is available via API.

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Frequently asked questions

How long is East Tallagandra Lane?+

East Tallagandra Lane is approximately 6 km long. At typical touring speeds, expect around 1 hour of driving end to end, excluding stops.

Is East Tallagandra Lane sealed?+

Yes. East Tallagandra Lane is fully sealed for its entire length.

Is East Tallagandra Lane good for motorcycles?+

Yes. East Tallagandra Lane scores 7.5/10 for motorcycles, placing it among the stronger rides in the region. Corners, surface and elevation all contribute to the rating.

Can I drive East Tallagandra Lane in a caravan?+

Yes. East Tallagandra Lane scores 8.4/10 for caravans, making it a reasonable choice for towing. Watch for changes in surface and any steep gradients.

Is East Tallagandra Lane good for an EV?+

Yes. East Tallagandra Lane scores 7.9/10 for EVs. Regenerative braking on any elevation changes and smooth throttle control on the corners will both feel at home here.

Are there any dangerous sections on East Tallagandra Lane?+

Contour has identified 13 grey spots on East Tallagandra Lane - sections where the road geometry does not match the posted speed limit. Take extra care in wet or low-visibility conditions.

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RQS

Road data last updated: 16 April 2026. Scores are based on road geometry, surface, and traffic data. Always drive to conditions and follow local road rules.

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