From time to time, road works, projects, and events require the partial or complete closure of roads within Alpine Shire.
View our current and upcoming road closures and changes below.
Planned roadworks in Porepunkah and Bright
Road improvement works will be carried out at various times and locations across Porepunkah and Bright between October 2025 and March 2026.
What to expect
The works will include:
- Road stabilisation and patching
- Resealing
- Road upgrades
- Asphalting
While exact dates may vary due to weather conditions, every effort will be made to avoid peak traffic periods, including major events such as the Bright Rod Run and the Christmas holidays.
Notifications
Affected residents, business owners, and holiday accommodation providers will be notified closer to the commencement of works via:
- Direct letters
- Social media updates
- Local newspaper notices
We appreciate your patience and cooperation as we work to improve road safety and infrastructure in our region.
Bright Autumn Festival Gala Day Parade and Market
4pm Friday 1 May to 4pm Saturday 2 May 2026 - V/line Bus Stop
The V/line bus stop in Anderson St will be moved to Apex Park on Gavan Street (opposite Woolworths) for the duration of the closure.
Saturday 2 May 2026
7.00am to approx. 4.00pm Bright Rotary Markets
- Ireland St will be closed between Railway/Cobden St and Anderson St
- Barnard St closed
- Camp St closed between Barnard and Wills Sts
1.00pm to approx. 3.30pm Gala Day Parade
Porepunkah
- Back Porepunkah Road Closed at Station St/Service St at the roundabout (local traffic excepted)
- Access Bright via Great Alpine Road only
Bright
In addition to the above closures for the markets:
- Great Alpine Road (Gavan St) closed between Anderson St and Mountbatten Ave including access to Star Rd, Howitt Ln, Barnard St and Camp St
- Park Street closed between Deacon Avenue and Bakers Gully Rd
- Bakers Gully Road closed between Park Street and Railway/Cobden St roundabout
- Mill Road closed between Kilfinan Crs and Railway Avenue
- Star Road closed between Riverside Ave and Great Alpine Rd (Gavan St)
- Mountbatten Avenue closed between Great Alpine Rd and Rotary Slide Car Park
Detour at Hawthorn Lane/Churchill Avenue, to Cobden and Station Street – expect delays.
Wandi Cross
Saturday 9th May 2026
7.30am - 8.30am - Runners crossing the road at Morses Creek Rd and Smithy Lane.
9.30am - 11.30am - Runners crossing the road at Morses Creek Road & Kaighins Lane.
Marshalls in place and slowed traffic conditions.
La Fiera
Saturday 16th May 2026 from 6am to approximately 8pm
- Great Alpine Road (Myrtle Street) 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 17th May 2026 from 6am to approximately 3.30pm
Clyde st closed between Standish and Queen st intersections (single lane only)
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.
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 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.