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Push to climate-proof road maintenance as flooding causes billions of dollars in damage

Widespread damage wrought on eastern Australia's road network during the flooding crisis has highlighted a need for a rethink about how roads are managed, a researcher says.

Rain, storms and flood inundation have damaged large sections of the road network, causing thousands of potholes and billions of dollars in repair bills.

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