Road Closures & Changes

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.

Bridge maintenance along Rail Trail

We're conducting routine maintenance on the old railway bridges across Alpine Shire. Please see the list below for details:

• Happy Valley 2 Bridge | Closed on Monday, 10 November 2025 through to Tuesday, 18 November 2025. 
• Old Railway Bridge over Ovens River | Closed on Wednesday, 19 November 2025 and Thursday, 20 November 2025.
• Snowy Creek Bridge | Short delays on Thursday, 20 November 2025 with full closures on Thursday, 11 December 2025 and Friday, 12 December 2025.

Bridges will be closed between 9am – 3pm during works, meaning that users can still have access before and after school hours.

Temporary signage will be in place before and after the works to notify any users of the Rail Trail.

We thank you for your patience as our teams carry out these essential maintenance works.  

Riverside carpark in Porepunkah

Our team will be working on Riverside carpark in Porepunkah next week to improve access before the summer kicks off! 

The carpark will be closed from Monday, 24 November 2025 through to Friday, 12 December 2025, with potential for delays in completion due to weather.  

Works will include road reconstruction and sealing, defined parking, improved Rail Trail links, and footpath work.

Pedestrian access will remain available to the park, river, and public toilet.

We thank you for your patience as we complete these works.  

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

Following the completion of annual grading works, the Dargo High Plains Road is now open.

Please drive to conditions and stay alert – safety first for everyone on the road.

For the most accurate updates, check VicTraffic. Some apps may not reflect the latest info.

Tawonga | Driveway and parking area behind old Scout Hall

The driveway and parking area behind the old Tawonga Scout Hall are getting an upgrade.

Access to the driveway and parking area will be closed to the public from Monday, 24 November through to Friday, 28 November. All facilities will still be usable and accessible from the Kiewa Valley Highway.  

The outcome of these works will be an improved parking facility for users of Pioneer Park.  

Thank you for your patience and understanding.

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.