# Australian road safety and maintenance funding > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/australian-road-safety-and-maintenance-funding > Updated: 2026-09-04T03:41:50.000Z. Sources: 7. Developments: 2. Australian road infrastructure funding has seen significant allocations for safety and maintenance. In New South Wales, the federal government announced $45.1 million for safety upgrades at 82 Black Spot locations, with over $22.2 million specifically targeting rural roads for projects such as traffic lights, safety barriers, and intersection upgrades. In Victoria, the state government has prioritized a $352 million plan to repair 500,000 potholes by January 2027, a target that doubles previous goals. This initiative is part of a larger $1.04 billion road maintenance budget, though it involves deferring three level crossing removal projects. The pothole issue has become a prominent political matter ahead of the November state election, with the government proposing the use of low-security inmates for basic roadside tasks. While the Coalition has proposed a larger $5 billion plan to repair one million potholes, experts have noted that specialized skills may be required for actual repairs beyond basic maintenance. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-04: Victoria announces $352 million plan to address pothole crisis Victoria has announced a $352 million plan to repair 500,000 potholes, including using low-security prisoners for basic roadside maintenance, as road deterioration becomes a major election issue. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/victoria-announces-352-million-plan-to-address-pothole-crisis ### 2026-08-31: Australia allocates significant funding for road safety and repairs Australian authorities are investing heavily in road infrastructure, with NSW receiving $45.1 million for Black Spot safety upgrades and Victoria redirecting $352 million to repair 500,000 potholes. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/australia-allocates-significant-funding-for-road-safety-and-repairs --- Cite as: Australian road safety and maintenance funding. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/australian-road-safety-and-maintenance-funding