An unscientific reckoning on the state’s roads
The state of Victoria is facing criticism over the poor condition of its major roads, which are plagued by potholes caused by recent rain and heavy traffic. Critics are using the deteriorating infrastructure as a symbol of government mismanagement.
Why it matters
Infrastructure maintenance is a key political issue that directly impacts public safety and government approval ratings.
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Share A A A In the classic tradition of the road trip narrative, the wide open highway offers an irresistible lure to the itchy-footed traveller. In Victoria, that could well be a bone-jarring ride.
Potholes seem to be all the rage – or at least they’re causing much of it .
These small holes are making big news. Hardly a week goes by without headlines about cars lined up at a roadside after coming to grief at the bottom of a pothole.
Earlier this month, dozens of motorists were left stranded on the side of the Princes Highway after driving over a series of potholes concealed by rain.
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