Road closures: There are road closures at present. Local roads Local roads are those roads which are owned and managed by the Shire of Ravensthorpe, many of which are unsealed. Local roads can be closed due to fire, maintenance or if they have been affected by weather. These road closures are determined by the Shire of Ravensthorpe's Chief Executive Officer or their delegate. Major highways such as the South Coast Highway can also be closed due to fire, maintenance or if they have been affected by extreme weather conditions such as flooding. These roads are controlled by Main Roads of WA. For more information on Main Roads in the Shire of Ravensthorpe please see the Main Roads Western Australia website. Road info SMS service If you would like to be added to our SMS line to receive all road closure information to your mobile please contact us: Phone 08 9839 0000 or email shire@ravensthorpe.wa.gov.au
There are a number of access points to enter the Fitzgerald River National Park. These roads can be closed regularly due to fire, maintenance or environmental concerns, but the most common reason for closure is high rainfall. For the most recent update, please visit the Latest Road Condition Report. This information can change daily, you should also check the DBCA Parks Alert. For more information contact DBCA Albany office on 9842 4500.
The Main Roads Travel Map is a great resource for residents, tourists and commercial road users travelling on Western Australia's vast road network. It contains live up to date information on road conditions, closures and other incidents that may impact road users.