The Minns Labor Government is continuing its fight against potholes, with more than 625,000 potholes filled on state roads since coming to government in April 2023.
The Minns Labor Government is continuing its fight against potholes, with more than 625,000 potholes filled on state roads since coming to government in April 2023.
In the Hunter alone, 1,668 potholes have been filled on state roads since June 2026, with 5,029 filled across the region in the last financial year.
After more than a decade of underinvestment in road maintenance by the former Liberal and National Government, the Minns Labor Government is getting on with the job of repairing and restoring the state's road network - road by road, pothole by pothole.
Road maintenance remains a priority for the Government, with $1.85 billion allocated towards maintaining the state's roads in the 2026/27 NSW Budget.
Of that funding, $1.3 billion has been allocated to regional roads, recognising the critical role they play in connecting communities, supporting local industries and keeping people moving safely.
The Minns Labor Government is also investing in the uplift of regional roads through the recently announced $1.74 billion Regional Corridors Upgrade Program (RCUP), including $1.37 billion to upgrade roads along the Newcastle to Dubbo and Muswellbrook to Armidale freight corridors.
From repairing potholes and resurfacing damaged roads to carrying out more substantial pavement repairs, maintenance crews are working across the state to address years of wear and tear.
Over the past 12 months, crews have repaired 1,382 kilometres of the state's regional road network, equivalent to 7.56 per cent of the network.
The work is being carried out across the road network, including overnight and outside peak travel periods where possible, to minimise disruption to motorists while getting essential repairs completed.
Late last Friday night, Minister for Roads Jenny Aitchison joined a road maintenance crew on the Tarro Bridge to see firsthand the work involved in repairing a heavily damaged section of road and thanked the crews personally for this commitment to delivering stronger, safer roads for the Hunter.
Overnight works are just one example of the essential maintenance being undertaken by crews to improve road conditions and deliver safer, more reliable journeys for motorists across the state.
Local councils across the Hunter will also receive more than $17.2 million in NSW Government funding to help maintain local roads over the next financial year.
Members of the public are encouraged to report potholes via https://www.service.nsw.gov.au/transaction/report-a-pothole-or-damaged-road.
Minister for the Hunter, Yasmin Catley said:
"Every Hunter driver knows the frustration of dodging potholes. Safe roads are essential and fixing them remains a top priority for our government.
"More than 625,000 potholes filled across NSW is an extraordinary effort and many thousands in our own backyard. I want to thank the hardworking crews who are out there day and night getting the job done.
"We know there's more to do, especially on Hunter and Central Coast roads, and I encourage every driver to report potholes by calling 131 700 so we can get them fixed."
Minister for Roads, Jenny Aitchison said:
"We're getting on with the job of fixing our roads, with more than 625,000 potholes filled across NSW since coming to government.
"For twelve years, regions like ours were neglected by the former Liberal-National Government.
"The Minns Labor Government is not making that same mistake. We've delivered a record investment to improve our road network, and that work is continuing.
"Late on Friday night, I joined a road maintenance crew on the Tarro Bridge as they repaired a large section of road that had been riddled with potholes."
"It was incredible to see first-hand the skilled work that goes into road maintenance and thank the crews personally.
"While many of us are at home asleep, thousands of workers across the state just like this crew are on the tools improving the roads we use every single day."
"Of course, there's still more work to do, but we're making real progress, and I want to thank the crews working day and night to get our roads back into shape."
