Northern section opens as part of $275 million WA bypass
The construction of a $275 million bypass in Western Australia continues to progress, with a 7km northern section of the project opening to traffic this morning.
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10 tonne boost for accredited trucks to carry milk and perishables in WA
As of Tuesday, April 9, accredited trucks, road trains and milk tankers in Western Australia can carry up to an additional 10 tonnes per load, in response to the current fuel crisis.
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Larger road trains permitted on WA route under strict conditions
The WA Government has announced that larger road trains to be allowed along a key stretch of Great Northern Highway in the Wheatbelt, as part of a three-month trial.
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Increased load limits for WA road trains delivering diesel to the regions
From today, 27.5m and 36.5m road trains will be permitted to transport up to 10 additional tonnes per load if they are carrying petrol, diesel and/or fertiliser to certain priority regions in Western Australia.
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New Pilbara interchange opens, offering better access for OSOM vehicles
The new Great Northern Highway Lumsden Interchange at Port Hedland in WA’s central north coast has been completed.
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Remotely operated message signs installed in outback WA
The Shire of Carnarvon has installed new electronic variable message signs along Minilya–Lyndon Road and the Quobba–Gnaraloo Road network.
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Major highway cut off as northern WA hit by heavy rains
The Great Northern Highway remains closed between Fitzroy Crossing and Halls Creek due to rising flood levels at the Blue Bush floodway, to the east of Fitzroy Crossing.
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WA rest area reopens after upgrades, but with new rules for refrigerated trucks
Following a temporary closure for resurfacing works, this heavy vehicle rest area in Western Australia reopened last week – albeit with some new rules.
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Proposed new Eyre Highway site would accomodate up to 36 road trains
A new road train assembly area on the Eyre Highway in Norseman, WA, that includes 36 bays for vehicle combinations of up to 53.5 metres could be on the cards.
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$60 million flyover to better connect heavy vehicles with port
Construction of the final connection in the Albany Ring Road project will begin this month, providing heavy vehicles with a non-stop connection to the Port of Albany.
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