Heavy Haulage Road Maintenance Demands Attention from Western Australia’s Trucking Community

Regional roads in Western Australia are being labelled “atrocious” by truckies who claim they are footing the bill for decades of road neglect.

Several essential heavy haulage roads in regional Western Australia have been neglected and are in “below poor” condition. The owner of a livestock transport company, John Mitchell, has called on Main Roads to be held accountable for these conditions.

Truckies are concerned that the severity of the issue is being overlooked. Heavy haulage roads across the state are in disrepair, and truck drivers say they are fearful about driving these roads due to their dangerous condition.

Main Roads has stated that significant further investment and upgrade works are planned across WA’s regional road network. However, this response has been met with skepticism by truckies who claim that the money spent on managing the state’s road network is not being allocated in areas that need it most.

One example of neglect is the South Coast highway, which is a major highway and essential heavy haulage road. There are many sections of this highway in “below poor” condition, making it difficult for drivers to ensure their trailers do not sway or roll, particularly during peak tourist season.

The consequences of neglecting these roads can be severe. In the past six years, there have been at least eight truck or trailer rollovers along the South Coast highway alone. Truckies are calling on Main Roads to take immediate action to address this issue and ensure that regional heavy haulage roads are properly maintained.

The trucking industry is calling on Main Roads to take immediate action to address the neglect of regional heavy haulage roads in Western Australia. The consequences of neglecting these roads can be severe, and it is essential that Main Roads takes steps to ensure that they are properly maintained.