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
Resilience and Redi Fair
Saturday 22nd March 2025
Road Closures and Changed Traffic Conditions
Howitt Park Carpark and Soundshell Carpark will be closed from 6am - 5pm, Saturday 22nd March to allow for the safe staging of the event
Enduro Jam
22nd- 23rd March 2025
There will be increased vehicle and pedestrian movement around Pioneer Park and Mystic MTB Park. Speed reductions in place along Coronation Avenue. Please drive with caution.
Buffalo Stampede
28th - 30th March 2025
Road Closures and Changed Traffic Conditions
Participants will be using the following roads between Bright and Mount Buffalo, incorporating the local trail network/bushland during the event. All roads will remain OPEN for use by cars and bikes during the event, however, please give the runners extra care and space during the event times.
Friday 6:00pm – 9:00pm
• Coronation Ave – near Deacon Ave, Bright; (Traffic Controllers)
• White Star Road – Mystic Park (Traffic Controllers)
Saturday and Sunday from 5.30am
• Coronation Ave– near Deacon Ave, Bright; (Traffic Controllers)
• Cobden St, Bright (Speed reduction and volunteer marshals)
• Heather Ln, Bright (Speed reduction and volunteer marshals)
• Hawthorn Ln, Bright (Speed reduction and volunteer marshals)
• Buckland Valley Highway and Harris Lane, Porepunkah (Traffic Controllers)
• Mount Buffalo Road, Eurobin (Traffic Controllers)
• Ballroom Drive, Bright (Speed reduction and volunteer marshals)
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.
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.
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.
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.