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Trucks up to a maximum of 27.5 m in length and a maximum mass of 87.5 tonnes can now use Forrest Highway and Kwinana Freeway (Leach Highway to Forrest Highway). Please refer to HVO Update 51-2009
Until the release of the new road tables later this year, operators must carry the road table addendums relevant to the network they are operating on.
Operators with Class 1 Overmass Period Permit and the Class 1 Special Purpose Vehicle Period Permit (four axle truck type) please refer to HVO Update 64-2009 for access to bridges on Forrest Highway.
Operators within the Certified Weighbridge Mass Management Scheme are also approved to use Forrest Highway and Kwinana Freeway (Leach Highway to Forrest Highway).
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Western Australia has one of the largest geographically spread road networks in the world covering some 2.5 million square kilometres, with a matching diversity in climate and road user needs.
Main Roads is Western Australia's State road authority, managing a network of some 17,800 km of National Highways and State Roads with a value of more than $27 billion.
What is Heavy Vehicle Operations involvement in heavy vehicle related issues?
Heavy Vehicle Operations (HVO) is responsible for managing heavy vehicle access to the State's road network.
What is the Department of Transport's involvement in heavy vehicle related issues?
The Department of Transport (DoT) role in heavy vehicle related matters is two-fold. Firstly, DoT administers, amongst others, all heavy vehicle legislation and secondly it manages all areas of vehicle and driver licensing.
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