The NSW Government is injecting $200 million into a fast-tracked road maintenance blitz across Sydney’s busiest corridors – a critical move to maintain freight efficiency following one of the city’s wettest winters in nearly two decades.
The investment lifts Greater Sydney’s total road maintenance funding for 2025–26 to $488 million, targeting faster repairs, fewer potholes, and reduced vehicle damage on freight-heavy routes. Work will be prioritised based on traffic volumes, freight importance, and the severity of road wear – ensuring smoother journeys for trucks and commercial operators that underpin the city’s supply chain.
Premier Chris Minns says the blitz will improve safety and reliability while supporting the crews keeping Sydney moving.
“We’re investing in both the future of our road network and the quality of the drive today,” he says. “Whether you’re commuting to work or running a small business, safe and reliable roads matter.”
Minister for Roads Jenny Aitchison adds that the program demonstrates the Government’s commitment to “Building a Better NSW,” noting that while the focus is often on new infrastructure, maintaining existing corridors is equally vital for families and freight operators alike.
“This work might not get ribbon cuttings, but we take enormous pride in delivering safe, reliable travel for everyone who uses our road network,” she says. “This blitz for Sydney’s key corridors is an investment in reliable, resilient infrastructure that keeps the city moving.”
Over 5,100 potholes were repaired in August and September alone, with last year’s maintenance program delivering nearly one million square metres of resurfacing – equivalent to 125 football fields. The state’s regional network has also benefited from an additional $155 million in accelerated funding, bringing total maintenance investment in non-metropolitan areas to $1.25 billion this financial year.
As Sydney’s freight and logistics demands grow, this targeted maintenance program aims to ensure the road network remains resilient, reliable, and ready to support the state’s economic engine.
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