THE Shire of Toodyay has acknowledged concerns raised by residents about the condition of roads and the increasing number of potholes across the shire.

To help address the most serious potholes, the shire’s infrastructure and asset services team has organised a jet paver to commence works from around July 20.

The jet paver is expected to remain in the shire for approximately one month, allowing crews to carry out repairs at priority locations.

At the same time, the infrastructure and asset services team will undertake a comprehensive assessment of potholes across the shire’s road network.

The shire said it was fully aware of the current road conditions and will progressively improve the road network over the next 12 months, in line with available resources.

“Thank you to everyone who has taken the time to report potholes and share their concerns,” a shire spokesperson said.

“Community feedback plays an important role in helping the Shire identify priority areas and plan maintenance works.

“The shire appreciates the community’s patience and understanding while these important works are carried out.”

Community members may report faults and dangerous potholes on roads through the online request works form at tinyurl.com/2rv2j96w or by emailing records@toodyay.wa.gov.au with the details.

Main Roads have also been releasing updates on roadworks in Toodyay with the construction activity for the Toodyay Road upgrade project continuing.

The updates confirmed two sections of the Toodyay Road Upgrade, at Jingaling Brook and from Clackline-Toodyay Road were completed.

The remaining upgrades from Dryandra Road to Goomalling Toodyay Road in the Wheatbelt would include road widening, various intersection improvements and four passing lanes.

The works formed part of the $80 million project to upgrade Toodyay Road to improve safety and efficiency and is anticipated to be completed in late 2027.

The shire said the Wheatbelt section of Toodyay Road had an unacceptable safety record.

In the decade between 2011 and 2021 there were 81 crashes, and 30 of these crashes resulted in death or serious injury.

According to the Shire of Toodyay’s demographics data, its shire included 355km of sealed roads and 309km of unsealed roads adding up to a 664km road network to be managed.