$50 million to invest across NSW regional towns to fix large potholes

Heavy rain and flooding have created a number of potholes across the region's roads.

A large pothole on a busy North East highway caused drivers grief at the weekend, and consistent rain earlier this month created about half a dozen large potholes in Wodonga, with some as long as three metres.

Albury MP Justin Clancy said under the new Fixing Local Roads Pothole Repair Round, councils would be able to apply for funding to help them address their highest-priority pothole repairs.

"It is hard to drive anywhere on our road network without dodging potholes as a result of the wet weather we have experienced this year," Mr Clancy said.

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"Our government has heard the calls for help loud and clear, and fixing the hundreds of potholes caused by recent heavy rains and flooding is a priority.

"This additional support will help ease the pressure local councils are facing and boost the resources they can draw upon to repair their most damaged roads to improve safety and reduce wear and tear on vehicles."

Applications under the scheme will be open for two weeks, with work to commence between January 2023 to the following January.

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