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
In anticipation of snowfall later this week, the Dargo High Plains Road is scheduled to close for the winter season at 12pm on Tuesday, 11 June 2024.
The road is expected to reopen in late spring or early summer, contingent on weather conditions.
Updates regarding the reopening will be provided later this year.
If you have any questions, please contact Council on (03) 5755 0555 or info@alpineshire.vic.gov.au
Bogong High Plains Road
Both lanes of the Bogong High Plains Road between Falls Creek and Mount Beauty are now open.
Bright Make it Bake it Grow it Monthly Market
Every 3rd Saturday of the month, 6am - 1.30pm
The Howitt Park soundshell carpark will be closed to allow for the safe staging of the monthly market.
Bright Running Festival
Sunday 25th August, 6am - 7pm
Speed reductions will be in place along:
- Corner of Mount Porepunkah Road & Back Germantown Road, Bright
- Intersection of Mount Porepunkah Road, Tom Briggs Track, Quins Gap & Apex Lookout Track, Bright
- Robert Creeks Road & Quins Gap Intersection, Bright
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.
