Please note, Myrtleford Library will be closed for electrical works this Friday, 23 May 2025. We'll be back to our regular opening hours from 9am - 12pm on Saturday, 24 May 2025. 

Road Closures & Changes

From time to time, road works, projects, and events require the partial or complete closure of roads within the Alpine Shire.

Current and upcoming road closures and changes

Mount Beauty Running Festival

Saturday 17 May 2025 from 7.00am to approximately 3.00pm 

Speed reductions and rolling closures in place on the following roads:

  • Embankment Dve near Kiewa Valley Hwy intersection
  • Bogong High Plains Rd near Tawonga Crs intersection

Please allow for delays

La Fiera

Saturday 17 May 2025 from 6.00am to approximately 8.00pm 

  • Great Alpine Road (Myrtle St) closed between Standish and Clyde St intersections  
  • Clyde St closed between Standish and Queen St intersections (single lane only) 

Please follow detours and allow for delays. 

* Please note a temporary V/Line bus stop will be located at the corner of Albert and Elgin Streets during this closure. 

La Fiera II Mercato Sunday Market

Sunday 18th May 2025 from 6.00am to approximately 3.30pm

Clyde St closed between Standish and Queen St intersections (single lane only) for the safe staging of the event.

Gravity Enduro

7.00am Saturday 17 May to approximately 7.00pm Sunday 18 May 2025 

  • Speed reduction in place on Coronation Ave, Bright, between Pioneer Ln and Churchill Ave

Please allow for delays

Bright Gravel & Cyclo-Cross

Saturday 24 May 2025, 9.00am to approximately 5.00pm

  • Speed reduction in place on Great Alpine Rd, Porepunkah, at Rail Trail crossing near Station St intersection
  • Speed reduction in place on Great Alpine Rd, Bright, at Rail Trail crossing near Ashwood Ave intersection
  • Increased cyclists on Rail Trail and gravel roads in and around Bright, Wandiligong and Porepunkah. Check for signage and drive with caution

Please allow for delays

Sunday 25 May 2025, 9.00am to approximately 2.00pm

  • Speed reduction in place on Great Alpine Rd, Porepunkah, at Rail Trail crossing near Station St intersection
  • Speed reduction in place on Great Alpine Rd, Bright, at Rail Trail crossing near Ashwood Ave intersection
  • Increased cyclists on Rail Trail and gravel roads in and around Bright, Wandiligong and Porepunkah. Check for signage and drive with caution

Please allow for delays

Bright Make it Bake it Grow it Monthly Market

6am 1.30pm every 3rd Saturday of the month.

The Howitt Park Soundshell car park will be closed to allow for the safe staging of the monthly market.

Myrtleford roadworks and Transfer Station closure 

Asphalt and resealing works will begin in the Myrtleford area on Tuesday, 11 March, with works scheduled to take place over a two-week period. 

These essential works will improve road conditions and safety for the community. Traffic management will be in place, and some minor delays should be expected. Affected residents and businesses will receive advance notification. 

Two of our facilities will be impacted during these works. 

The Myrtleford Transfer Station will be closed from 12 midday on Tuesday, 11 March, reopening with normal operating hours on Thursday, 13 March.  

The Myrtleford Library carpark works will take place on Wednesday, 12 March, and Thursday, 13 March. Disruptions will be minimal, but there will be some noise and machinery on-site for short periods over both days. 

For those visiting the Library, alternate parking and pedestrian access will be provided while the carpark is being resurfaced. 

Dargo High Plains Road

The Dargo High Plains Road has now reopened for the summer season and will remain open until May/June 2025, weather depending.

Please rely on VicTraffic for the latest details and to plan your trip.

Other road closures

All up-to-date road closures can be found by visiting VicRoads.

Emergencies can quickly result in the closure of roads  before you travel, ensure your route is clear. Use multiple sources to stay informed:

  • VicEmergency website
  • VicEmergency Hotline  freecall 1800 226 226
  • VicEmergency app – download from Apple Store or Google Play
  • VicEmergency social media Facebook, Instagram, and X
  • Radio stations tune in to ABC local radio, commercial and designated community radio stations, or Sky News TV
  • A full list of Official Emergency Broadcasters is available online at VicEmergency

Road and bridge works

We have a regular schedule of road and bridge management works to ensure the vital infrastructure in the Alpine Shire is maintained, along with many major road and bridge projects.

Learn more about planned works by visiting Regional Roads Victoria or calling the RRV Hotline at 133 778 from Monday to Friday between 8am to 6pm.