Over $1 billion for road repairs in Victoria – “largest programme in the state’s history”, an investment for road repairs and resurfacing across the state’s network, as part of the upcoming state budget and ahead of the November election.
The programme, described by Premier Jacinta Allan as “the largest road works programme in the state’s history”, will be delivered over the next 12 months, with around 70 per cent of funding directed to regional areas.
The government attributes the extensive damage, particularly potholes, to the widespread flooding of October 2022. However, critics argue that reduced maintenance spending during the same period contributed to the decline.
According to available data, the number of reported potholes rose from 11,585 in 2024 to 12,571 in 2025 — an average of around 34.5 new cases per day — despite previous funding of $975 million.
The new programme will cover a broad range of works, including repairs and reconstruction of key arterial roads, bridge maintenance, traffic signal upgrades, emergency works, and the cleaning and replacement of road signage.
Major routes set to benefit include the Monash, West Gate, Hume, Calder and Western Ring Road.
The announcement forms part of a broader package of transport and cost-of-living measures, which also includes a 20 per cent discount on vehicle registration fees and reduced public transport fares.
Treasurer Jaclyn Symes is expected to hand down the new budget next week — the final one before the election — with the government maintaining it will deliver a fiscal surplus.
