Road Closures and Changes

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 closed for the winter season on 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

6am - 1.30pm on 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.

Harrietville Half Marathon 

6am – 12.30pm on Saturday, 13 October 2024. 

There will be increased runners on the M2M Rail Trail from Bright to Harrietville during this event.  

Please avoid use of the Rail Trail during this time. 

Bright Twilight Tastings 

2pm – 9pm on Thursday, 17 October 2024. 

The following roads in Bright will be closed to allow for the safe staging of the event: 

• Ireland Street 

• Anderson Street at Wood Street 

• Burke Street (local traffic only) 

Barnard and Camp Streets will remain open. 

A Little Bit of Relief Farming Expo 

8am – 5pm on Friday, 18 October 2024. 

Kiewa Valley Highway in Dederang between Rowe Lane and Rogers Lane will be subject to speed restrictions during this event. 

Myrtleford Show 

9am – 9pm on Saturday, 26 October 2024. 

Speed reductions will be in place along O'Donnell Avenue/Myrtleford-Yackandandah Road to allow for the safe staging of the event. 

Event Parking 

Parking available at the end of Conifer Street. 

No public parking within the showgrounds or along Conifer Street. 

To access parking, please enter the service road at the Mummery Road end and follow the directions of the traffic marshals. 

Fireworks 
Fireworks will begin at approximately 8.50pm and finish at 9pm. Please ensure you secure your pets prior to the fireworks. 

Bright Alpine Climb - 4 Peaks Run 

The following roads will be subject to speed restrictions and increased pedestrian traffic during the Bright Alpine Climb. Motorists are advised to drive with caution and expect delays. 

Mount Buffalo | 7am – approx. 2pm on Saturday, 2 November 2024 

• Mount Buffalo Road at Eurobin Picnic area 

• Mount Buffalo Chalet Car Park 

• Mount Buffalo Road 

Feathertop | 7am – approx. 2pm on Sunday, 3 November 2024 

• Feathertop Track from Great Alpine Road to Bungalow Spur Track 

• Dredgehole Lane 

Hotham | 7am – approx. 2pm on Monday, 4 November 2024 

• Feathertop Track from Great Alpine Road to Bungalow Spur Track 

• Dredgehole Lane 

Mystic Hill | 7am – approx. 2pm on Tuesday, 5 November 2024 

• Grenvilles Road 

• White Star Road 

• Centenary Avenue 

Bright Rotary Spring Market 

6am – 3.3pm on Monday, 4 November 2024 

Howitt Lane, the Howitt Park Soundshell and Riverdeck car parks in Bright will be closed to allow for the safe staging of the monthly market. 

Riverside Ave will be open to local traffic only via Star Road. 

Bright Rod Run 

Changed traffic conditions for Bright CBD from ​7am on Thursday, 7 November 2024 to 12pm on Monday, 11 November 2024. 

Barriers will be installed in the following locations to manage traffic flow: 

• Barnard Street at Camp Street intersection 

• Wood Street at Anderson Street intersection 

• Burke Street at Ireland Street roundabout (clocktower) 

• Gavan Street roundabout 

• No right turn from Gavan Street at Barnard Street intersection 

• No right turn from Gavan Street at Anderson Street intersection 

• No right turn from Gavan Street at Star Road intersection 

• No right turn from Gavan Street to Wills Street Intersection 

• Anderson Street 

• Ireland Street 

• Railway Avenue 

• Cobden Street 

Access to the CBD is as follows: 

• Vehicles may turn left into Anderson Street from Gavan Street roundabout and continue through to Ireland Street only before exiting left into Cobden Street. 

• Vehicles may turn left into Ireland Street roundabout from Railway Ave and continue through to Anderson Street only before exiting left into Gavan Street at the roundabout. 

• Vehicles may turn left into Barnard Street and left into Camp Street. 

• No right turns or u-turns are permitted in the CBD, barriers will be in place to control the flow of traffic. 

• Parking in marked bays only. No parking on median strips. 

CBD roads will be closed for the following times as advised by police: 

• 10pm on Friday, 8 November to 7am on Saturday, 9 November 

• 10pm on Saturday, 9 November to 7am on Sunday, 10 November 

• 10pm on Sunday, 10 to 12pm on Monday, 11 November (Remembrance Day) 

The V/Line bus stop in Anderson Street will be located on Gavan Street opposite Woolworths for the duration of the event. 

Changed traffic conditions for Pioneer Park precinct/Coronation Avenue 

6am – 2pm on Sunday, 10 November 2024 

Barriers will be installed in the following locations: 

• Cobden Street at Pioneer Lane intersection 

• Hawthorn Lane at Coronation Avenue intersection 

• Pioneer Lane at Coronation Avenue intersection  

NO ALCOHOL CONSUMPTION IN BRIGHT CBD. THIS IS A FAMILY FRIENDLY EVENT. 

Important notice: Residents and visitors are reminded that NO VEHICLES can be moved during the locations above after the stated road closure times as this will prevent the event from commencing. 

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.