Due to the public holiday this Friday, 25 September 2026, our Council office in Bright and libraries in Bright, Mount Beauty, and Myrtleford will be closed. Our visitor information centres in Bright, Mount Beauty, and Myrtleford will remain open, as will our transfer station in Porepunkah.

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Dargo High Plains Road to reopen ahead of schedule

Alpine Shire Council is pleased to announce that the Dargo High Plains Road is scheduled to reopen from midday on Thursday, 31 October - just in time for the upcoming Melbourne Cup weekend.  

28 October 2024
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Remember to drive safely and adjust to road conditions to ensure a safe journey for everyone. 

Travellers are advised to use VicTraffic as the official source for updated road conditions as some applications, including DEECA’s More to Explore, may not yet reflect the reopening. 

For the latest updates, visit VicTraffic and enjoy the opportunity to explore the Dargo High Plains this long weekend.