The Liberal and National parties have announced a rural road upgrade plan that would be implemented if they are elected in November. Across multiple outlets, the pledge focuses on fixing about one million of the state’s worst potholes. The parties also say they will overhaul the road maintenance program, aiming to change how repairs and upkeep are planned and delivered. The reporting describes the announcement as a significant funding commitment, with the Coalition stating it would provide billions of dollars toward the upgrades. While details of the funding mechanisms and specific project timelines are not included in the shared summaries, the coverage consistently presents the proposal as a combined program of targeted pothole repairs and broader changes to maintenance arrangements. The plan is framed as addressing rural road conditions and improving the maintenance system that supports road works. The outlets agree on the key elements: the parties involved, the scale of pothole fixing, the commitment to reform road maintenance, and the timing tied to the November election.