Road Conditions
Click on each road to view comments.
Always drive to conditions and be mindful of wandering animals.
Last Updated:
Current Notices
-
Sandstone Airstrip - Contact the Shire Prior to Landing
Closed
Last Updated: 8 September 2026 12:04 PM
-
Sandstone/Yeelirrie
Open : under 3T only
OPEN - Restricted LV Under 3T. The North end of this road is monitored and controlled by the Wiluna Shire 9981 8000
Last Updated: 9 September 2026 4:28 PM
-
Youanmi/Paynes Find
Open : under 3T only
CAUTION after rain. Closed to heavy vehicles until further notice. The south end of this road is under control of the Yalgoo Shire - for enquiries please contact Gail at Paynes find on 0418 919 773
Last Updated: 8 September 2026 11:59 AM
-
Sandstone/Youanmi
Open to LVs - No RAV Permit Vehicles
Open to Light Vehicles, Trucks & Single Trailers Only - NO RAV Permit Vehicles. Gravel Road - Drive to Conditions.
Last Updated: 8 September 2026 11:58 AM
Open
-
Youanmi/Mt Magnet
Open
Drive with CAUTION - Mt Magnet Shire monitors and controls the other half of this road - enquire 9963 3000 on the status of their section
Last Updated: 9 September 2026 4:33 PM
-
Sandstone/Wiluna
Open
Caution after rain events - Watch for scours / Gutters. The N/E end of this road is under control of the Wiluna Shire.
Last Updated: 9 September 2026 4:31 PM
-
Gidgee Access / By-Pass
Open
Caution after rain events. Gravel Road - Drive to Conditions
Last Updated: 9 September 2026 4:28 PM
-
Sandstone/Meekatharra Boundary
Open
Caution after rain events. Map shows the Sandstone Shire section only - Contact Meekatharra Shire 9980 0600.
Last Updated: 9 September 2026 4:27 PM
-
Heritage Trail
Open
Last Updated: 9 September 2026 4:26 PM
-
Sandstone/Menzies Boundary
Open
Gravel Road - Drive to Conditions. The S/E end of this road is controlled by the Shire of Menzies 9024 2041- please enquire on the status of the road.
Last Updated: 8 September 2026 12:12 PM
-
Lake Barlee Road/Menzies boundary
Open
Gravel Road - Drive to Conditions. The S/E section is monitored and controlled by the Shire of Menzies.
Last Updated: 9 September 2026 4:29 PM
Please note:
1 . The roads within the Shire of Sandstones boundary extend into neighboring shires; you can check if the adjoining shire has opened their end of the road through the contacts listed below.
2 . The Shire of sandstone does not control the Leinster - Mount Magnet Route (bitumen). For enquiries on this please contact Main Roads WA directly by calling '138 138' or visit the Main Roads WA website.
3 . Trucks up to Network 4 only are permitted to enter the township of Sandstone for local pick-up and delivery only. Written approval from the Shire permitting the use of the roads must be carried at all times and produced on demand, as well as proof of local delivery and pick-up.
For information on the Mt Magnet to Leinster Road (Bitumen) please see the Main Roads WA website - below link.
Surrounding Shire contacts
Mount Magnet
Phone: (08) 9963 3000
Yalgoo
Phone: (08) 9962 8042
Direct contact for the Paynes find end of the Sandstone - Paynes find road
Gail: 0418 919 773
Leonora
Phone: (08) 9037 6044
Road Report » Shire of Leonora
Wiluna
Phone: (08) 9981 8000
Document Centre » Shire of Wiluna
Meekatharra
Phone: (08) 9980 0600
AA Road Conditions Report » Shire of Meekatharra
Cue
Phone: (08) 9963 8669
Menzies
Phone: (08) 9024 2041
Road Condition Report » Shire of Menzies
Murchison
Phone: (08) 9963 7999
WALGA Zone Map - www.walga.asn.au
CAUTION: Closed due to recent rains - Contact the Shire 9963 5802