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Letter to the Editor: Melbourne Roads

Wayne Murray, a Rye resident has raised concerns about the condition and durability of Melbourne’s road network, questioning why newer roads appear to require more frequent major repairs compared to older infrastructure.

I find it amazing that Melbourne roads that were constructed 50, 60 or 70 years ago are still serving us well with minor ad-hoc maintenance. And yet roads that were laid 10 or 15 years ago require regular major maintenance and are often dug up completely to be re-laid (yes, I’m looking at you, Peninsula Link).

I would’ve thought that materials and processes had improved considerably over that period, but obviously not.

Or is it just plain incompetence?

Wayne Murray, Rye Victoria.