Road Management Plan

We maintain more than 750km of local roads and 1,500km of footpaths across Monash to keep our community moving.

Our Road Management Plan explains:

how often we inspect roads and footpaths
what we look for
how quickly we respond when issues are reported

It sets clear service standards so you know what to expect when something needs fixing.

What you can expect

When you report an issue, we’ll assess it and respond within set timeframes depending on the type of problem.

These are the maximum timeframes — we aim to act sooner whenever possible.

Urgent safety hazards

Respond within 1 day

Dangerous debris or hazards on the road
Substances that could cause accidents
Missing or severely damaged pit covers

Common road issues

Assess within 5 days, reduce risk within 10 days

Large potholes
Road surface defects
Hazards that could damage vehicles

Footpath trip hazards

Assess within 5 days, reduce risk within 10 days

Cracks, uneven surfaces, sunken or raised sections
Loose or missing pavers

Major road damage

Assess within 5 days, restore within 30 days

Significant road deformation
Kerb or channel movement

Line marking

Restore within 60 days

Faded lane markings

Signs and traffic controls

Assess within 5 days, fix within 10 days

Missing or damaged signs
Traffic control issues (under council control)

Fallen trees and obstructions

Clear within 5 days

Trees or branches blocking roads or paths

How we maintain the network

We don’t just wait for reports — most of our work is proactive.

Roads and footpaths are inspected regularly
Busy roads are checked at least every 12 months
High‑use footpaths are checked every 3 months

More than 90% of maintenance work comes from these inspections, not reports.

Listening to community feedback

We updated our Road Management Plan in 2026 after hearing from our community.

During consultation, we proposed extending footpath repair timeframes, but feedback highlighted the impact this could have on accessibility. As a result, we kept the 10-day repair timeframe for footpath. This ensures our service remains responsive, especially for people who rely on safe and accessible footpaths.

What changed since the last plan?

We’ve made several updates based on best-practice benchmarking and changes to Victorian Government requirements.

Clearer, easier-to-understand content: We’ve updated definitions and simplified wording so the plan is easier to read.

Updated tree clearance heights: We’ve increased the clearance height for trees overhanging major roads to 4.5 metres and local roads to 4.3 metres. This supports safety for pedestrians, cyclists and motorists, while reducing unnecessary pruning of the trees that shade and cool our neighbourhoods.

Who looks after which roads in Monash?

Not all roads in Monash are looked after by Council.

Council usually maintains local streets and neighbourhood roads. Major arterial roads, the busier routes that connect suburbs, are managed by the Victorian Government.

Arterial roads carry high volumes of traffic, while councils focus on the local road network residents use every day. In Monash, Victorian Government managed roads include: