Shire Managed Roads
The Shire of Cranbrook has a network of 1,015 kilometres of local roads, of which 301 kilometres are sealed and 714 kilometres are unsealed.
The roads serve various purposes, such as providing access to properties, connecting outlying rural areas, supporting agricultural and tourism activities, and facilitating emergency services. The current road network faces several challenges, such as aging infrastructure, increasing traffic volumes and loads, changing environmental conditions, limited funding, and competing priorities. These challenges affect the safety, efficiency, and sustainability of the road network and require a strategic approach to road management and maintenance.
The Shire is committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of all road users within the Shire. Through proactive planning and significant investment in road infrastructure, the Shire prioritises safety, sustainability, and functionality.
Road Construction and Maintenance
Annual construction and maintenance programs are developed in detail from the long-term operational plan in the lead up to the annual budget endorsement by Council. Construction works are prioritised based on community needs, current condition and strategic objectives endorsed by Council.
The Shire’s annual budget includes funds for road maintenance such as grading of gravel roads, repairs and unblocking of drains and culverts, verge spraying and pruning, mulching, replacement and upgrading of signage, edge patching and repairs of potholes. Please note that road grading is dependent on weather conditions and cannot necessarily be carried out when requested.
The roadworks program is formulated taking into consideration the amount of funding that can be attracted from the Federal and State Governments, to reduce the burden on ratepayers. These programs are developed one to two years in advance of the Council setting its annual budget.
Local Government annual budgets consider anticipated works for the ensuing year and the amount of revenue that is required to meet that commitment. Having established the works program, the Council is unable to approve additional works during the year unless it deletes works of corresponding value already approved.
Current Road Projects – 2026/27
| Job No. | Road / Budget | SLK from | SLK to | Length (Km) | Scope | Status |
| Regional Road Group Program | ||||||
| RG523 | Wingebellup Rd $680,000
From Unicup Rd (East) back to Frankland River |
13.0 | 16.5 | 3.5 | Reconstruct shoulders to 10m, apply double 14/7 reseal to achieve a 7m width, spot and
line mark from SLK 13 to 16.5. Allow for culvert extensions, verge mulching, signage renewal and white posts. |
Yet to commence |
| RG007 | Shamrock Rd $319,000
|
14.86 | 25.5 | 1.6 | Reconstruct shoulders to 10m, apply 14/7 reseal to achieve a 7m width, spot and line mark at sections between SLK 14.86‐14.99 (floodway) and SLK 24‐25.5. Allow for culvert extensions, verge mulching signage renewal and white posts. | Yet to commence |
| RG003 | Salt River Rd $44,000 | 18.67 | 21.55 | 0.2
|
Repair failed pavement (stabilise) and reseal to 7m width at sections between SLK 18.67 to 18.77 (100m) and 21.45 to 21.55 (100m) | Yet to commence |
| RG560 | Frankland‐Kojonup Rd $18,000 | 19.57 | 19.67 | 0.1 | Repair failed pavement (stabilise) and reseal to 7m width at patch between SLK 19.57 to 19.67 | Yet to commence |
| RG531 | Cranbrook‐Frankland Rd
$175,000 |
6 | 28 | TBC | Repair failed pavement (stabilise) and reseal to 7m width at various sections between SLK 6 to 28, totalling approximately 590m2 | Yet to commence |
| RG523A | Wingebellup Rd
$134,000 |
32 | 40 | TBC | Repair failed pavement (stabilise) and reseal to 7m width at various sections between SLK 32 to 40, totalling approximately 450m2 | Yet to commence |
|
RG092
|
Peter Valley Rd
$340,000
(North of Yonka) |
3.8 | 8.5 | 4.7 | Widen formation to 9m, reform table drains and 7m lanes, gravel resheet, replace guideposts and replace/ upgrade signage. | Commenced |
| State Blackspot Program | ||||||
| BS002 | Ballochmyle / Yeriminup Rd
$340,055 |
5.06 | 5.12 | 0.06 | Y-intersection to a new T-intersection; seal new alignment and install signage. | Yet to commence |
| Roads to Recovery Program | ||||||
| AU047 | Boyup Brook – Cranbrook Rd
$356,086
1km west of Weir Road (heading west) |
50.45 | 52.25 | 1.80 | Construct to a 9m formation, Widen and Seal to 7 meters | Yet to commence |
| AU047 | Boyup Brook – Cranbrook Rd
$237,391 |
49.25
52.25 |
50.45
53.45 |
1.20 | Construct to a 9m formation, Widen and Seal to 7 meters | Yet to commence |
| AU053 | Archers Rd
$169,565 |
2.1 | 4.10 | 2.00 | Gravel Re-sheet 200mm | Yet to commence |
| AU002 | Ballochmyle
$203,478
|
0 | 1 | 1.0 | Reconstruct and widen to a 7m seal width | Yet to commence |
| AU102 | Yonka Road
$203,478 |
0 | 1.0 | 1.0 | Construct and widen to 7m, reseal existing bitumen. | Commenced |
| Works Program Council Funded | ||||||
| Herbert St
$30,000
Between Moir St & Trent St |
0.25 | 0.40 | 0.15 | Construct concrete pathway | Yet to commence | |
| King St
$50,000
Between Mason & Grantham St |
0.35 | 0.60 | 0.25 | Construct concrete pathway | Yet to commence | |
| Various Roads
$75,000 |
Road Verge Mulching | Yet to commence | ||||
Road Safety
Our Road Safety Vision
The Shire is committed to creating a safe and sustainable road network that minimises death and serious injury to all road users. Through proactive measures, strategic planning, and collaboration with State and Federal partners, we aim to maintain our roads to the highest safety standards for this critical asset class.
By continuously investing in road infrastructure, technology, staff training, optimal fleet turnover and other road safety initiatives, the Shire strives to ensure that all road users, including residents, visitors, and transport operators, travel with confidence and security on our roads.
Road Defects or Safety Concerns
Have you seen a problem with one of our roads that you would like to report? Road defects or safety concerns can be reported by contacting the Shire of Cranbrook on (08) 9826 1008, by emailing admin@cranbrook.wa.gov.au or via our online form.
Whilst the Shire will endeavour to maintain unsealed roads to a serviceable condition within the constraints of available budget and resources, road users will need to drive safely in accordance with existing road conditions.
Road Condition Reports
Check the Main Roads WA Travel Map for localised road conditions and alerts before travelling.
RoadWise Council
The Shire of Cranbrook is a proud WALGA RoadWise Council, dedicated to advancing road safety initiatives throughout our community.
WALGA’s RoadWise aims at improving road safety through a holistic approach by engaging and support Local Government in adopting and applying policies and practices that make an effective and sustainable contribution to the achievements of national and state road safety objectives and targets.
The Shire has been consistent with implementing effective activities which contribute towards improving road safety performance. Activities which are aligned to effective, evidence-based road safety application have included:
- Completed network-wide road safety assessments to inform long-term planning and road safety investment.
- Delivered treatments including road widening and sealed shoulders.
- Completed verge vegetation clearing to maintain safe site distances.
- Provided staff with training opportunities to strengthen road safety expertise.
- Promoted road safety activities through specific communications
- Engaged and informed the community to identify and address road safety issues.
- Assessed baseline road safety capacity and capability, initiating identification of priority actions.