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MAIN ROADS HEAVY VEHICLE SERVICES
| MAIN ROADS HEAVY VEHICLE SERVICES RESTRICTED ACCESS VEHICLE CATEGORY CHARTS NOW AVAILABLE ON OUR WEBSITE |
TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF THE APPLE STREET
ROAD TRAIN ASSEMBLY AREA (RTAA)
| MAIN ROADS HEAVY VEHICLE SERVICES INTRODUCTION OF A TRAVEL IMPACT NUMBER |
| MAIN ROADS HEAVY VEHICLE SERVICES WHEATBELT REGION – WUBIN ROAD TRAIN ASSEMBLY AREA (RTAA) TEMPORARILY REDUCED CAPACITY 13 AND 26 MAY 2022 |
| Main Roads advises that the Wubin RTAA will have reduced capacity due to line marking being undertaken. On 13 May 2022 the Northern half of the RTAA will be closed. On 26 May 2022 the Southern half of the RTAA will be closed. All companies with assets located in the affected area of the RTAA will be required to remove these prior to the work commencing. For further information please contact the Main Roads Customer Information Centre on 138 138. Heavy Vehicle Services 5 May 2022 |
HVS Update 29-3-2022| Main Roads WA
| MAIN ROADS HEAVY VEHICLE SERVICES GREAT SOUTHERN REGION – SHIRE OF AUGUSTA MARGARET RIVER DOWNGRADE OF LOAD RATING ON BRIDGE 3236 OVER CHAPMAN BROOK (UPPER) ON WARNER GLEN ROAD Main Roads Western Australia advises the transport industry that due to the findings of a recent bridge inspection, the load rating on bridge 3236 over Chapman Brook (Upper) on Warner Glen Road within the Shire of Augusta Margaret River has been downgraded, effective immediately. Restricted Access Vehicles (RAVs) All RAV Network vehicles that are approved to use Warner Glen Road are restricted from crossing bridge 3236 until repair works are complete. This will be reflected in the RAV Mapping Tool from Wednesday 6 April 2022. Over Size / Over Mass movements (OSOM) All OSOM vehicles must seek an alternative route. |
HVS Update | Main Roads WA
| MAIN ROADS HEAVY VEHICLE SERVICES PILBARA REGION AUSKI MUNJINA ROADHOUSE HEAVY VEHICLE REST AREA TEMPORARY CLOSURE BETWEEN FEBRUARY AND APRIL 2022 |
| The Auski Munjina Roadhouse and Accommodation Heavy Vehicle Rest Area will be closed for upgrade works between February and April 2022. An alternate rest area will be available on the Nanutarra-Munjina Road adjacent to the Roadhouse. The works include:Upgrade of existing parking and forecourt areas adjacent to the Roadhouse with a sealed surface and improved drainage;Improved turning / manoeuvring opportunity for heavy vehicles; andNew acceleration lanes for both North and South bound traffic exiting out of the Roadhouse, which will improve safety for all vehicles. These improvements will allow for safer turning movements associated with two adjacent intersections with Great Northern Highway at Nanutarra-Munjina Road and Munjina-Roy Hill Road. The new area will provide amenity for parking and break down of combinations adjacent to the Roadhouse, in addition to reducing noise and dust. |
Heavy Vehicle Services
27 January 2022
HVS Update 26-2021 | Main Roads WA
Update to Convoy Provisions within the Oversize Operating Conditions
Please be advised that the convoy provisions in the following operating conditions have been updated:
- Class 1 RAV Oversize Period Permit Operating Conditions
- Single Trip OSOM Vehicle Standard Operating Conditions
As a result of this update, up to four (4) OSOM vehicles may travel in convoy on the following additional roads:
- Munjina – Roy Hill Road, Newman
- Marble Bar Road, between Munjina – Roy Hill Road and the turnoff for Roy Hill, Christmas Creek and Cloudbreak mine sites.
During recent HVS Industry Workshop and Information Sessions held across the State, industry requested Main Roads consider applications on a case-by-case basis to expand the permitted routes for these larger OSOM convoys, where the proposed route adjoins the approved section of Great Northern Highway.
In response to receiving a request for the above roads, Main Roads undertook risk assessments during a trial move under the direction of a Main Roads Traffic Escort Warden.
The revised operating conditions are now available on the Oversize Overmass (OSOM) page on our website.
For further information please contact the Heavy Vehicle Helpdesk on 138 486 or email hvs@mainroads.wa.gov.au
Heavy Vehicle Services
7 December 2021
HVS Update 24-2021
South West Region – Shire of Harvey. Downgrade Of Load Rating – Bridge 3735 Over The Wellesley River, On Wellesley Road North
Main Roads Western Australia advises the transport industry that due to the findings of a recent bridge inspection, the load rating on Bridge 3735 over the Wellesley River on Wellesley Road North in the Shire of Harvey has been downgraded, effective immediately.
Restricted Access Vehicles (RAVs)
All RAV Network vehicles that are approved to use Wellesley Road North are restricted from crossing Bridge 3735 until repair works are complete. This restriction is effective immediately and will be reflected in the RAV Mapping Tool from Wednesday 1 December 2021.
Over Size / Over Mass movements
All Over Size and Over Mass vehicles must seek an alternative route.
For further information please contact the Heavy Vehicle Helpdesk on 138 486 or email hvs@mainroads.wa.gov.au
Heavy Vehicle Services
25 November 2021
HVS Update 23-2021
Expressions of Interest Now Open – WA Heavy Vehicle Pilot Licence Reference Group
In early 2022, Main Roads Heavy Vehicle Services (HVS) will commence a review of the Heavy Vehicle Pilot Licence (HVPL) scheme, the first since the Licence implementation in 2016/17 and its associated Audit Regime implementation in 2020.
The review will consider key areas including Training & Competency Assessment, the Pilot Code of Conduct, the Introduction of Standards for Audits, and Licensing and will seek to identify potential improvements to reflect the needs of the current WA environment.
To do this, HVS is establishing a Pilot Licence Reference Group to involve the transport industry, pilot associations, individual pilots, the Department of Training & Workforce Development and other stakeholders to consider significant aspects and inform decisions.
The purpose of the Group is to ensure the transport industry and interested parties are able to participate in the considerations arising from the review where possible. This is a voluntary representative advisory group established to:
- create a forum for discussion and exchange of information on topics related to the review;
- help identify opportunities, issues and concerns; and
- act as a two-way communication link between Main Roads and stakeholders.
We are looking for a diverse group of participants and are eager to ensure a cross section of the Transport Industry and other relevant stakeholders are represented.
The Group will be formed using an Expression of Interest (EOI) process. Expressions of Interest for membership of the Group will close on 17 December 2021. To find out more about the EOI process, the role of the Group and how you can get involved, please register via the button on the link below
Know what to do when it’s bigger than you
When you’re on the road, you may come across vehicles that are much bigger, wider and slower than you.
Oversize and overmass (OSOM) vehicles and road trains are built to transport very large loads on our roads. From truckies driving large, slow-moving road trains, to farmers moving large agricultural vehicles during seeding and harvest season.
It can be daunting sharing the road with these vehicles, but following these simple rules will make your trip a safer one.
How to safely navigate a vehicle that’s bigger than you
If you come across an OSOM or large agricultural vehicle, accompanied by a Heavy Vehicle Pilot or Traffic Escort Warden vehicle, please follow these simple steps:
- Stay alert – you can’t always see what’s ahead, so it’s important you drive to the road conditions
- Slow down – seeing a Heavy Vehicle Pilot or Traffic Escort Warden vehicle is a warning that there’s something big up ahead
- Move left – oversize loads and large agricultural vehicles can take up more than half the road or may need to travel in the middle of the road to avoid power lines or other roadside items
- Prepare to stop and follow directions – Heavy Vehicle Pilots and Traffic Escort Wardens are there to provide directions on how to safely navigate the oversize load
If the OSOM or agricultural vehicle is extra-wide, you may need to pull over completely for the vehicle to pass safely. Take care when re-entering the road – indicate and wait until the entire convoy has passed, including the last Pilot vehicle, where present.
When following behind an oversize or agricultural vehicle, be patient and keep a safe distance. The driver will sometimes pull over and signal when it is safe for you to pass.
If the rear pilot waves you past or calls you over the UHF radio (using UHF Channel 40) and advises that it’s safe to overtake, proceed with extreme caution. As the driver, you are still responsible for ensuring it is safe to cross the centreline and overtake.
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