We Are Main Roads

Our job is to ensure that our roads meet the needs of our community, industry and businesses as part of an integrated transport system. We deliver a range of services, projects and network improvements to connect people, communities, and businesses - so you can get to where you need to go.

We are a statutory authority responsible for Western Australia's state road network, providing safe and reliable travel on our roads, bridges and cycle paths. We are responsible for planning, construction, maintenance and operation of the road network. We work closely with our Portfolio partners, local government, businesses and the community to provide a well-connected, safe and sustainable integrated transport network.

We manage and maintain:

  • Nearly 19,000 km of roads across 2.5 million km2
  • Including 5,539 km of National Land Transport Routes
  • 1,600+ incidents managed on metro roads

We regulate and provide services:

  • 36,000+ heavy vehicle permits
  • 4,800+ WA Heavy Vehicle Accredited Operators
  • 2,000+ Heavy Vehicle Pilot Licence Holders

We engage with our customers:

  • 42,419 calls and 62,428 email enquiries received
  • 369,436 project-related email updates sent to our project subscribers

We are a diverse and inclusive agency:

  • 100+ cadets, trainees and graduates undertaking our Development Employee Program
  • $102m total spend through Aboriginal businesses
  • Established the ITS Graduate Program - the first of its kind in WA
  • 16% of our workforce self-identify as being from a culturally diverse background
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