Main Roads Western Australia

What Main Roads Western Australia does

Main Roads Western Australia is a state government road authority, established in 1926 and headquartered in East Perth, that plans, builds, maintains and operates Western Australia's state road network—one of the largest and most geographically dispersed road networks in the world. It serves a broad base that includes general road users, heavy vehicle operators, regional communities, local government authorities and contractors, delivering services through 10 regional offices, online self-service portals and a 24/7 customer service line (138 138). The agency is part of the WA Transport and Major Infrastructure Portfolio alongside the Department of Transport and Major Infrastructure and the Public Transport Authority, and Director General Peter Woronzow chairs the Australian Road Research Board and sits on the Austroads board.

The agency's technology stack is centred on a suite of proprietary web platforms: the Travel Map delivers live road closure, path closure and roadworks information; Trafficmap exposes more than 4,000 traffic count sites with six years of vehicle volume, speed, vehicle type, weigh-in-motion and signal data; the HVS Network Map provides Restricted Access Vehicle network and route information for heavy vehicles; and the My Account portal provides single sign-on with multi-factor authentication across contractor reporting, MOVES, the Learning Management System, the Traffic Management Accreditation Database and the Reporting Centre. Operational technology also includes Smart Freeways (variable speed limits, ramp signaling, incident detection), the MOVES heavy vehicle system, the WAHVA accreditation and auditor training scheme, and feature lighting services for Perth landmarks such as Matagarup Bridge and the Mount Street Bridge.

Main Roads is funded primarily through State Government appropriations rather than direct user charges, with a small set of fee-based services including WAHVA accreditation ($225 per three years) and AMMS period permits at fee-schedule rates. The business model is that of a regulated monopoly: certification schemes such as WAHVA and AMMS are mandatory for heavy vehicle operators in WA, the Heavy Traffic Management Accreditation Database enforces traffic management qualifications, and contractor reporting is compulsory for firms delivering road works. The agency invests in sustainability through Net Zero 2050 and Circular Economy commitments (e.g., 117,000 tonnes of crushed recycled concrete; 1,900+ tonnes of crumb rubber, equivalent to 380,000 car tyres), and maintains triple ISO certification (9001:2015, 14001:2015, 45001:2018).

Name

Main Roads Western Australia

Legal name

Main Roads Western Australia

Website

https://mainroads.wa.gov.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

1926

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Road Infrastructure Management

NAICS

Other Support Activities for Road Transportation (48849)

SIC

Transportation Services (4700)

akta.pro primary industry

Road & Highway Authorities (Planning, Construction, Maintenance) (BPAIALAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Roadside Vegetation & Right-of-Way (ROW) Management (TLAJAAAG), Roadside Drainage, Stormwater & Erosion Control Maintenance (TLAJAAAE)

Keywords

• Road infrastructure management
• Heavy vehicle accreditation
• Traffic data services
• Transport authority services
• Road network operations

Headquarters

HQ city

East Perth

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices10 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Infrastructure, Operations, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Government Funding: Main Roads Western Australia is a government agency funded through state government budgets and appropriations. Revenue comes from government taxation and allocation rather than direct customer payments.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Main Roads Western Australia is a state government agency that plans, builds, maintains, and operates Western Australia's state road network—one of the largest geographically spread road networks in the world. It provides real-time travel information through digital platforms (Travel Map, Trafficmap, HVS Network Map), administers the WA Heavy Vehicle Accreditation (WAHVA) scheme, issues permits, manages contractor reporting, and delivers Smart Freeways intelligent transport systems across 10 regional offices.

Product overview

Main Roads Western Australia operates as a government road authority managing one of the largest geographically spread road networks in the world. The organization provides an integrated suite of web-based tools and services centered on road network operations, heavy vehicle management, traffic data, and contractor coordination. Core digital products include the Travel Map (real-time road closures and traffic information), Trafficmap (traffic count data analytics), HVS Network Map (heavy vehicle route access), and My Account portal (unified access to contractor reporting, MOVES, WAHVA accreditation, and various traffic management tools). Additional services encompass the WAHVA Auditor Training system, Contractor Reporting Portal, and email subscription services for project and traffic updates. The organization also provides Smart Freeways technology for managed motorways and Feature Lighting services for landmark bridges.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Travel Map Interactive map providing live, up-to-date information on road closures, path closures, roadworks and other issues impacting journeys across Western Australia. Available to all road users including drivers, cyclists, and pedestrians.
• Trafficmap Web application providing access to view and download traffic counts collected across the state, including vehicle volumes, speeds, vehicle types, weigh in motion, and traffic signal data spanning six years from more than 4,000 count sites.
• HVS Network Map Interactive mapping tool for Heavy Vehicle System (HVS) network access, showing Restricted Access Vehicle (RAV) networks and routes available for heavy vehicle operations across Western Australia.
• My Account Portal Secure single sign-on portal with multi-factor authentication providing access to contractor reporting, MOVES, Learning Management System, Traffic Management Accreditation Database, Reporting Centre, Road View, and other Main Roads applications.
• WA Heavy Vehicle Accreditation (WAHVA) Mandatory accreditation scheme for transport operators requiring permits or orders for transport tasks in Western Australia, covering fatigue management, maintenance management, dimension and loading management modules.
• Accredited Mass Management Scheme (AMMS) Scheme allowing approved tandem drive and tri drive combinations to operate at concessional mass levels, with permits available for 6, 12 or 36 month durations.
• Contractor Reporting Portal Online portal for contractors to submit monthly reports including Quality, Environment, Clearing, Water Usage, Resource Inputs/Outputs, Energy & Fuel, and Aboriginal Participation reporting.
• Traffic Management Accreditation Database Online database for verifying and managing traffic management qualifications including AWTM, BWTM, ET, RTM, TC, WTM and other traffic control certifications.
• WAHVA Auditor Training and Certification Online training and certification program for WA Heavy Vehicle Accreditation Scheme Auditors, including registration, training modules, and certification issuance.
• Smart Freeways Intelligent transportation system technology for managed motorways including variable speed limits, ramp signaling, and incident detection.
• Feature Lighting and Bridge Services Service for booking feature lighting on Perth landmarks (Matagarup Bridge, Mount Street Bridge, Sky Ribbon, Joondalup Drive Bridge, Northbridge Tunnel) and regional bridges, plus Matagarup Bridge deck hire for events.
• Projects Portal Searchable portal for projects and initiatives across metropolitan and regional Western Australia, with filtering by area and project status.

Quantifiable outcome

• 117,000 tonnes of crushed recycled concrete used across state network
• +3 more outcomes

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered major and core.

• CircleZero Hub PartnersmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025CircleZero is the Transport Portfolio's sustainability knowledge hub launched in 2025. Developed using insights from Victoria's ecologiQ program and New South Wales' national decarbonisation efforts. Hub provides online collaboration platform for industry, government and community to share information and resources for sustainable transport infrastructure.
• Department of Transport and Major InfrastructurecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2010Since 2010, Main Roads has worked with the Department of Transport and Major Infrastructure (formerly DoT) as part of the Transport Portfolio to enhance coordination of operations and develop unified policies and regulatory functions. The Department focuses on delivering transport services, strategic planning, policy, driver and vehicle services, marine safety, and statewide transport planning.
• Public Transport AuthoritycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2010Part of the Transport Portfolio since 2010, working together to enhance coordination of operations. PTA is responsible for providing customer-focused, safe and cost-effective passenger transport services including designing, building and maintaining transport infrastructure, providing rail, bus and ferry services in metropolitan area (Transperth), regional services (Transwa), and school bus services.
• METRONETmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMain Roads works with METRONET, Western Australia's long-term plan to connect suburbs, reduce road congestion and meet Perth's future planning needs. METRONET is described as Perth's most ambitious program of rail projects delivering approximately 72 kilometres of new passenger rail and up to 18 new stations.
• Austroads LtdcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMain Roads Director General Peter Woronzow serves as a Director on the Board of Austroads Ltd, which is the peak body for Australian and New Zealand road and transport agencies.
• Australian Road Research Board (ARRB)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMain Roads Director General Peter Woronzow serves as Chairman of the Australian Road Research Board, contributing to road transport research and development.
• Infrastructure Sustainability Council (ISC)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMain Roads has adopted the Infrastructure Sustainability rating scheme and applies it to projects during development, design and construction phases. Currently has 18 projects registered with ISC. Also partnering with ISC to trial the IS Essentials Tool for projects valued between $5 million to $99 million.
• Department of Planning, Lands and HeritagecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMain Roads liaises with the Department on key aspects and requirements under the Aboriginal Heritage Act 1972. Also coordinates on native title obligations and heritage preservation matters.
• Noongar Standard Heritage Agreement PartnersmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMain Roads is signatory to Noongar Standard Heritage Agreement (NSHA) covering 23,000 square kms, Esperance Nyungar Government Standard Heritage Agreement (ENGSHA) covering 48,000 square kms, and Yamatji Nation Government Standard Heritage Agreement (YNGSHA) covering 29,000 square kms.
• Western Australian Heavy Vehicle Accreditation (WAHVA) Scheme PartnerscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWAHVA is mandatory for heavy vehicle transport tasks in Western Australia. Scheme includes accreditation modules for Fatigue Management, Maintenance Management, Dimension and Loading Management, and Mass Management (AMMS). Third party accreditation allowed for sub-contractors operating under accredited operators.
• Accredited Mass Management Scheme (AMMS) PartnerscoreTechnology or IntegrationAMMS allows approved tandem drive and tri drive combinations to operate at three concessional mass levels. Scheme includes approved weighbridges listed for use by transport operators as loading control method.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Department of Transport and Main Roads Queensland: Queensland's state road authority with statutory responsibility for planning, building, maintaining and operating the state-controlled road network; most direct Australian analogue to Main Roads WA given similar mandate, regional service delivery model, and heavy vehicle accreditation schemes.
• Transport for NSW: NSW's integrated transport agency managing the state's road network alongside rail, ferry and active transport; comparable in delivering road infrastructure plus regulatory heavy vehicle and safety programs across a large and diverse geography.
• Department for Infrastructure and Transport SA: South Australia's state road authority delivering transport infrastructure and services including heavy vehicle accreditation analogous to WAHVA; comparable as a state-level agency with regional delivery responsibilities.
• Department of Transport and Planning Victoria: Successor to VicRoads, responsible for Victoria's state road network, road safety and heavy vehicle regulation; directly comparable in road authority mandate, smart road infrastructure programs, and integrated transport portfolio structure.
• Department of Infrastructure, Planning and Logistics NT: Northern Territory's transport agency managing a similarly vast, low-density road network with extreme climate exposure and remote community needs; closely aligned to Main Roads WA on geographic challenge and heavy-vehicle regulation.

Others

• Australian Road Research Board (ARRB): National road and transport research organisation chaired by Main Roads WA's Director General; provider of R&D and benchmarking services to road authorities including standardised pavement, safety and asset management research.
• Public Transport Authority (Western Australia): Sister agency within the WA Transport and Major Infrastructure Portfolio, operating rail, bus and ferry services; directly comparable in that it shares strategic planning with Main Roads for multi-modal transport integration.
• Infrastructure Sustainability Council: Industry council administering the IS rating scheme that Main Roads has adopted across 18 projects; an adjacent standard-setter and partner in sustainable infrastructure delivery.
• Austroads Ltd: Peak inter-jurisdictional body for Australian and New Zealand road agencies, of which Main Roads WA is a member with Director General representation; adjacent enabler influencing policy, research, and harmonised standards.

Broad incumbents

• National Highways (United Kingdom): UK government-owned company operating, maintaining and improving the strategic road network; closest international analogue to a state road authority with comparable regulatory remit, asset management scale, and digital traffic operations capability.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/wa_roads
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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/main-roads-western-australia

Compliance3 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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