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flag Victoria’s road maintenance has plummeted to 1% annually since 2023, creating a 25% deficit and risking severe future repair costs despite record funding.

flag Victorian government data shows regional road maintenance has dropped to just 1% annually since 2023, far below the 8%–10% needed to prevent decay, creating a 25% cumulative deficit affecting 40 million square meters of road. flag Experts warn this neglect risks rapid deterioration and massive future repair costs, citing unmet renewal targets for resurfacing and pavement rehabilitation. flag Despite record funding, including a $976 million road blitz and claims of prioritizing high-need areas, renewal rates remain low, with a 2025–26 target of 1.6%. flag The 2021 VicRoads Pavement Management Plan, designed to address systemic neglect, remains unimplemented, and the Transport Department has not explained the shortfall or committed to restoring full maintenance levels.

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