Road Conditions
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Always drive to conditions and be mindful of wandering animals.
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Current Notices
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Youanmi/Paynes Find
Open : under 3T only
Last Updated: 17 June 2026 3:07 PM
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Sandstone/Youanmi
Open : under 3T only
Gravel road, drive to conditions. Closed to Heavy Vehicles until further notice
Last Updated: 16 June 2026 9:40 AM
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Sandstone/Yeelirrie
Open with caution
OPEN - Caution, Scours. The North end of this road is monitored and controlled by the Wiluna Shire.
Last Updated: 13 June 2026 9:47 AM
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Sandstone Airstrip - Contact the Shire Prior to Landing
Contact the Shire before use
E-W Open / N-S Closed - Recent Rains. Please contact the Shire of Sandstone office prior to landing (08) 9963 5802
Last Updated: 24 June 2026 9:19 AM
Open
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Youanmi/Mt Magnet
Open
Gravel Road - Drive to Conditions. Mt Magnet Shire monitors and controls the other half of this road - enquire with them on the status of their section
Last Updated: 15 July 2026 3:53 PM
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Heritage Trail
Open
Gravel Road - Drive to Conditions.
Last Updated: 1 July 2026 12:03 PM
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Lake Barlee Road/Menzies boundary
Open
CAUTION after rain events. Gravel Road - Drive to Conditions. The S/E section is monitored and controlled by the Shire of Menzies.
Last Updated: 17 June 2026 3:05 PM
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Sandstone/Menzies Boundary
Open
Gravel Road - Drive to Conditions. The S/E end of this road is controlled by the Shire of Menzies - please enquire with them on the status of the road at their end.
Last Updated: 13 June 2026 9:49 AM
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Gidgee Access / By-Pass
Open
Gravel Road - Drive to Conditions
Last Updated: 13 June 2026 9:48 AM
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Sandstone/Meekatharra Boundary
Open
Gravel Road - Drive to Conditions. Map shows the Sandstone Shire section only - Contact Meekatharra Shire for information on their end.
Last Updated: 13 June 2026 9:48 AM
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Sandstone/Wiluna
Open
Gravel Road - Drive to Conditions. The N/E end of this road is under control of the Wiluna Shire.
Last Updated: 13 June 2026 9:47 AM
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 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