A $200 million investment is set to be fast-tracked to deliver a pothole and road maintenance blitz across Sydney’s busiest transport corridors.
This investment brings Greater Sydney’s total road maintenance funding for 2025-26 to $488 million, improving the safety, reliability, and resilience of the network by ensuring faster repairs, fewer potholes, and reduced vehicle damage.
At the same time as the State Government delivers the new roads that growing communities need, it is ensuring that existing roads remain safe. More than 5,100 potholes have already been repaired across Sydney’s roads in August and September alone.
Work under this program will be prioritised based on:
- Traffic volumes
- The location and severity of the pothole
- The road’s importance for freight, bus services, and emergency access
Importantly, around 15 per cent of pothole repairs are identified through public reports, which can be made to Transport for NSW online here, or by phoning 131 700.
This announcement will allow the government to continue building a fairer, safer road network across Sydney.
Premier of New South Wales, Chris Minns, said that he understands how frustrating it is for drivers to deal with damaged roads and potholes, especially after one of Sydney’s wettest winters on record.
“This $200 million blitz will help make sure our roads are safer and more reliable, while supporting the crews who are already working hard every day to keep Sydney moving,” Minns said.
“Our government is getting on with building the new roads that growing communities need, but we’re also making sure that the roads people use every day are maintained to a standard that keeps them safe.
“We’re investing in both the future of our road network and the quality of the drive today because whether you’re commuting to work, dropping the kids off at school or running a small business, safe and reliable roads matter.”
Treasurer of New South Wales, Daniel Mookhey, said that building and maintaining roads is essential to the prosperity of NSW.
“This $200 million blitz across Sydney’s busiest corridors is part of delivering a safer, fairer road network,” Mookhey said.
“It helps give families certainty, and workers and businesses the confidence to plan for the future as they go about their activities today.”
NSW Minister for Roads, Jenny Aitchison, said that this $200 million acceleration of funding proves the State Government is serious about Building a Better NSW.
“Not only are we delivering new major road projects, we’re also fixing the roads families rely on every single day,” Aitchison said.
“This work might not get ribbon cuttings, but we take enormous pride in delivering safe, reliable travel for everyone who uses our road network.
“This blitz for Sydney’s key corridors is an investment in reliable, resilient infrastructure that keeps the city moving.
“I want to thank our incredible maintenance teams whose work makes a real difference to every Sydney driver’s daily journey.”
Transport for NSW Deputy Secretary Road Maintenance and Resilience, Matt Fuller, said that crews are winning the battle against potholes and weather damage.
“Millions of people depend on our roads daily – this is why maintenance is absolutely critical,” Fuller said.
“After a massive year of repair work, we’re entering the optimal season for major pavement upgrades. Our frontline teams work around the clock, through storms and crashes, to keep Sydney connected.”
