From time to time road works and/or large projects require the partial or complete closure of roads within the Alpine Shire.
This also applies to events held within the Shire. The information below outlines any upcoming road closures of which residents and/or visitors should be aware.
Road Closures
Visit VicRoads for all up-to-date road closures. Emergencies can quickly result in the closure of roads - before you travel, ensure your route is clear.
Use multiple sources to stay informed
- www.emergency.vic.gov.au
- VicEmergency Hotline - freecall 1800 226 226
- VicEmergency app
- Facebook or Twitter (#vicfires)
- 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
Dargo High Plains Road
The Dargo High Plains Road will re-open from 12 pm Friday, 3 November 2023.
As a direct result of the recent road, drainage, and security upgrades, the road has an earlier-than-usual planned reopening. Minor roadworks will continue to take place until Friday, 17 November.
We ask that all travelers adhere to traffic management and drive to road conditions.
Bogong High Plains Road
Refer to the Department of Transport for the most up-to-date information on this road.
Alpe de Buffalo 2024
Road impacts on Saturday 20th of April
- 8:00 am – 11:00 am Coronation Ave, Bright will have one lane closed (Pioneer Park side) between the Pavilion and Mystic Lane
- 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm Mt Buffalo Road near Barrett Lane may have some traffic congestion due to the start/finish line of the time trial, the speed limit is reduced, but there is no road closure.
Road impacts on Sunday 21st of April
- 7:15 am – 10:30 am Mt Buffalo Road closed (Up only) from the gate
- 8:00 am – 8:30 am reduced speed on Buckland Valley Road
Thank you for your patience, the kids appreciate the opportunity to race bikes in this beautiful area.
Anzac Day 2024
Thursday 25 April
MYRTLEFORD
10.30 am to approximately 12noon
- Great Alpine Road closed between Standish St and Albert St / Lewis Ave
- Clyde St closed between Standish St, Queen St, and Great Alpine Road
- Smith St will be closed for a short period between the Myrtleford RSL Hall and Standish St for the march
A detour will be in place for all vehicles, please follow the signs. Note: the detour is not suitable for vehicles exceeding 50 tons, these vehicles will be required to halt for approximately 1 hour during the service.
Note: The V/Line bus stops on Great Alpine Road will be temporarily moved to the corner of Albert and Elgin Sts, in front of the Old School Museum, for the duration of the closure.
BRIGHT
5.45am to approximately 6.45am
- Ireland Street closed at the Barnard Street/ Camp Street intersection
- Ireland Street closed at the Cobden Street roundabout
- Burke Street closed at the roundabout (clock tower)
- Anderson Street closed at Wood Street intersection.
10.00 am to approximately 12.00 pm
- Ireland Street closed at the Mafeking Square roundabout
- Ireland Street closed at the Cobden Street roundabout
- Bourke Street closed at the entry to the roundabout
- Anderson Street closed at Wood Street intersection
- Ireland Street closed at Poet’s Corner
10.30am to approximately 11.00am
- Bakers Gully Rd closed between Park Street and Cobden Street to allow for the commencement of the march
Note: The V/Line bus stop in Anderson St will be moved to Apex Park on Gavan St (opposite Woolworths) for the duration of the closure.
MOUNT BEAUTY
10.30am to approximately 11.45am
- Lakeside Ave will be closed between Kiewa Valley Highway and Kiewa Cres. A detour will be in place for all vehicles, please follow the signs.
- Park St will be closed for a short period between Kiewa and Tawonga Cres for the march
Note that this will also close Hollonds Street to through traffic. Any cars parked in Hollonds Street will be able to exit via Park Street after the march.
Bright Fun Run
Saturday 27th April
6.00 am to 12.00 pm
Traffic will be slowed to 40kmph along Zivan Court and Deacon Avenue to allow for the safe staging of event.
A marshall will be in place at the corner of Zivan Court and Deacon Avenue to stop runners from crossing for traffic.
Wandiligong Nut Festival
The following traffic management will be in place to ensure the safe staging of the event:
Saturday 27 April 2024, 9.00am to 3.00pm
- White Star Rd will be closed between Centenary Ave and Alpine Park. Local traffic excepted.
- Speed reductions in place on Centenary Ave and Smithy Lane.
Sunday 28 April 2024, 10.00am to 3.00pm
- White Star Rd will be closed between Centenary Ave and Alpine Park. Local traffic excepted.
- Speed reductions in place on Centenary Ave and Smithy Lane.
Local traffic is excepted. Public parking is available on Centenary Ave, do not park on the side of road.
Bright Autumn Festival Gala Day Parade and Market
4pm Friday 3 May 2024 to 5pm Saturday 4 May 2024 - Vline 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 5 May 2024
6.00am to approx. 5.00pm 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.
La Fiera
18th May 2024
Saturday 18th May, 6am - 8pm
- The Great Alpine Road (Myrtle Street) will be closed between Standish Street & Clyde Street intersections.
- Clyde Street will be closed between Standish Street & Queen Street intersections.
Detours will be in place.
Please note, a temporary v/line bus stop will be located at the corner of Albert and Elgin Streets during this closure
Road and Bridge Works
The Council has a regular schedule of road and bridge management works to ensure the Alpine Shire's vital infrastructure is maintained, along with many major road and bridge projects—Contact the Council's Asset Maintenance team for more information.
You can learn more about what is planned on the Regional Roads Victoria website at regionalroads.vic.gov.au or call the hotline at 133 778.
