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
Wandiligong Nut Festival
The following traffic management will be in place to ensure the safe staging of the event:
Saturday 26 April 2025, 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 27 April 2025, 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.
Public parking is available on Centenary Ave, do not park on the side of road.
Bright Autumn Festival Gala Day markets and parade 2025
4pm Friday 2 May to 4pm Saturday 3 May 2025 - 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 3 May 2025
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.
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.
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.
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.