# Victoria's Roads in Crisis | Melbourne News

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Podcast: [Melbourne News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/melbourne-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7572838)
Published: 2026-09-17T03:26:46+00:00
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Victoria’s roads are crumbling—nearly half are in poor or very poor condition, a sharp rise from just a few years ago, stretching across the north, south-west, and outer Melbourne suburbs. In response, the government vows to fix half a million potholes this year—more than double last year’s effort—with over 3,000 repairs daily by January. But critics say patching isn’t enough; experts urge smarter, preventative maintenance to stop small cracks from turning into costly disasters. Meanwhile, flawed data collection raises alarms about how effectively problems are prioritized—and whether the public is truly being informed. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Sources: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-09-17/vago-report-data-dive-reveals-victoria-pothole-problem/107154372 More coverage & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/5a4da90f32fd20b2 Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai.

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