Pothole repairs ramp up across Gippsland

Locals urged to keep watch on road maintenance as crews target key highways

More than 100,000 potholes have been repaired across Victoria since July 1, with road maintenance works ramping up across Gippsland as the weather warms.

The Carroll Labor Government says it is on track to repair more than 500,000 potholes by the end of June 2027, as part of a $1.4 billion road maintenance investment.

Key Gippsland roads being targeted include the Princes Highway East, Bass Highway, Great Alpine Road, South Gippsland Highway and Monaro Highway.

Crews are also undertaking resurfacing works, mowing roadside grass, removing rubbish and cleaning graffiti, while inspecting bridges and maintaining traffic lights and electronic road signs.

The government says it is doubling the length of road receiving significant repairs, with work underway across 6.8 million square metres of road at more than 1000 projects statewide.

As the works gather pace, locals are being encouraged to speak up and report whether potholes in their areas are being repaired and roadside vegetation is being cleared.

Community feedback can help highlight areas where maintenance is needed and ensure local roads are receiving the attention they require.

Residents are urged to keep an eye on conditions in their towns and surrounding districts and raise concerns where potholes remain unrepaired or overgrown roadside vegetation is affecting visibility and safety.

Minister for Roads and Road Safety Paul Hamer said the road repair program was increasing the scale of maintenance across the state.

“Our road repair blitz is doubling the number of potholes filled and doubling the length of road repaired,” he said.

“More than 100,000 potholes have already been removed, and we're on track to fix more than 500,000 by mid-next year.”

Member for Eastern Victoria Harriet Shing said the pace of works would increase as warmer weather arrived.

“As the warmer weather arrives, we will be picking up the pace on resurfacing works, repairing more potholes, and improving roadside conditions around the state,” she said.

Member for Eastern Victoria Tom McIntosh said the government was responding to calls from local residents.

“Locals have told me they want their roads fixed, and that's exactly what we’re doing,” he said.

For Gippsland communities, the challenge will be ensuring the statewide maintenance program translates into visible improvements on local roads.

Residents are encouraged to report potholes that remain unfixed and roadside vegetation that needs attention, helping ensure local concerns are heard and maintenance work is carried out where it is needed.