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17 February, 2026
Beyond potholes, a deeper question for Ararat’s roads
IN Ararat, potholes are rarely the headline issue. Council data shows the municipality typically receives between one and ten road-related reports each month, only some of them potholes, with most addressed within weeks. For drivers here, road damage is an irritation rather than a crisis — a fact that quietly sets Ararat apart from larger regional centres where complaints have surged and frustration has become public.
The Western Highway near Ararat carries freight, locals and visitors alike, highlighting the growing gap between short-term road repairs and the long-awaited duplication needed to future-proof one of western Victoria’s key transport corridors.
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