Road Report

The Shire of Ashburton will issue a road report whenever there is a significant change in road conditions. The reports on this website are only updated Monday to Friday from 7.45am to 4.00pm.

For conditions of roads within the Shire please contact Tom Price Reception on (08) 9188 4444 during office hours. 

For current Main Roads Reports please refer to the Main Roads Travel Map

For all after hours faults and emergencies contact Main Roads on 138 138.

Travel and Disaster Management Dashboard

Please also refer to the Shire's dedicated dashboard for travel, weather and emergency updates.

Shire of Ashburton Disaster Dashboard

View the latest Shire of Ashburton Road Report

Shire of Ashburton Road Report

PLEASE NOTE: This Map only reports on roads located within the Shire of Ashburton 

Main Roads

PLEASE NOTE:  For updated on the below listed roads, access https://travelmap.mainroads.wa.gov.au/Home/Map 

  • Onslow Road, 
  • Paraburdoo – Tom Price Road,  
  • Nanutarra – Munjina Road,  
  • Karijini Drive,  
  • Great Northern Highway, and  
  • North West Coastal Highway.  

Or alternatively, contact Main Roads Western Australia:  

Ph: 138 138 

Email: [email protected] 

Karijini National Park

Important Information 

Prior to entering Karijini National Park, ensure that sufficient sources are checked to ensure that the Park is accessible.  

It is recommended that in addition to Shire of Ashburton website, the following sites are also checked:  

For any urgent enquiries, please contact Karijini National Park (08) 9189 8121, or the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions (Karratha Location) (08) 9182 2000. 

Alternatively, contact Eco Retreat Karijini directly (08) 9286 1731.  

Millstream National Park

Important Information 

Prior to entering Millstream National Park, ensure that sufficient sources are checked to ensure that the Park is accessible.  

It is recommended that in addition to Shire of Ashburton website, the following sites are also checked:  

For all urgent enquires, please contact Millstream Chichester National Park (08) 9189 8121, or the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions (Karratha Location) (08) 9182 2000.  

Floodway Advice 

Floodway conditions can change suddenly and floodways do rise significantly as a result of localised rainfall. Extreme caution is to be taken on all floodways and creek crossings as some do not have depth indicators.  

Driving in floodwaters fact sheet

Bushfire Advice

When Driving

  • Be extremely careful when driving through the area.  
  • Turn your headlights on and drive slowly. 
  • Watch for emergency services personnel and follow their directions.  
  • If you cannot see clearly, pull over, keep your headlights and hazard lights on, and wait until the smoke clears.  
  • If you have a respiratory condition and you have been affected by smoke, you should contact your local doctor or call Health Direct on 1800 022 222. 

More information can be found via https://www.emergency.wa.gov.au/