Over to you QUESTIONS TO THE WA STATE GOVERNMENT
Thank you to our WA State Government for answering WA Transport Magazine reader’s questions. If you have a question that is related to the transport industry please email it to the publisher at: karen@angrychicken.com.au
Question Can the Incident Response teams in high speed environments be contactable via two way to better control environments and liaise with heavy vehicles? Answer from Main Roads Spokesperson Main Roads’ Incident Response Service Teams are fitted with UHF CB radios which are used primarily for communication with other Incident Response Service vehicles. All UHF CB radio contact with other road users is undertaken by our Road Network Operations Centre (RNOC), who can make contact with heavy vehicle users if required. Question When are we going to have more parking bays between Wubin and Paynes Find? If you leave Wubin late at night your only choice is to make it to Paynes Find.
Answer from Main Roads Spokesperson The 153km long section between Wubin and Paynes Find: Northbound, there are four minor parking bays (used by light vehicles), a truck bay, a road train assembly area and a rest area with toilet facility. Southbound, there are 6 minor parking bays (used by light vehicles) and a rest area. Two of the existing minor parking bays (one in each direction) have been planned for expansion, to include provision for trucks to stop. Funding has been received for the upgrades through the 2021/2022 Heavy Vehicle Safety & Productivity Program. Main Roads will also be installing additional toilet and shower facilities in the Wubin RTAA, and toilet facilities will also be included in the proposed HV rest area (southbound) mentioned above. You can find our rest stops using our online travel map or you can download our Guide to Safe Stopping Places by going to www. mainroads.wa.gov.au/travel-information/driving-in-wa/long-distancedriving/ or pick up a copy from Main Roads offices, or request one through our Customer Information Centre on 138 138
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