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
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.
Harrietville Half Marathon
Sunday 12th October 2025
Due to the event using the Great Valley Trail (starting from Tawonga Gap Road and ending in Harrietville), residents and visitors are to be advised that there will be increased traffic along the shared route.
Bright Twilight Tastings
2pm - 9pm Thursday 16th October
The following roads in Bright will be closed to allow for the safe staging of the event:
- Ireland Street
- Anderson at Wood Street
- Burke Street (local traffic only)
Barnard and Camp Street will remain open.
Anderson Street Bright bus stop will be relocated to Apex Park Bright from 2pm to 9pm on Thursday 16 October.
Myrtleford Show
9am - 9pm Saturday 25th October
- Please proceed to the main entry gate for all vehicle parking.
- Conifer Street will be open to local traffic only. No parking along this street.
2025 Tour of Bright
Friday 5th December and Sunday 7th December 2024
Motorists are advised that there will be an increased number of cyclists using roads throughout the area. Delays are expected. Please drive safely.
5pm to 8pm, Friday 5th December 2025
The following roads will be closed in Bright:
- Ireland St between Railway Ave and Mafeking Sq
- Andersen St between roundabout and Wood St
- Wood St between Anderson and Railway Ave
- Railway Ave between Wood and Ireland St
No parking will be available in the listed streets from 3pm. Detour Wills Street.
9:30am to 1.30pm, Saturday 6th December 2025
Stage 1 – Gaps Loop
The following roads will be closed from :
- Tawonga Gap between Kiewa Valley Hwy and Great Alpine Rd
- Bourke Street entry at Cobden Street
The following roads will experience increased cyclists:
- Railways Ave, Bright
- Churchill Ave, Bright
- Great Alpine Rd in Bright between Churchill Ave and Tawonga Gap Rd
2pm to 6.00pm,Saturday 6th December 2025
Stage 2 -Time Trials
The following roads in Buckland Valley will experience increased cyclists from
- Buckland River Rd
- Eggleston Rd
- Harris Ln
- Goldie Spur Trk
8.30am to 12.00pm, Sunday 7th December 2025
Stage 3 – Mount Buffalo
There will be a road race stage from Bright to Dingo Dell on Mount Buffalo.
The uphill lane road closures will be in place from 8.30am to approx. 12.00pm on Mount Buffalo Rd between Porepunkah and Dingo Dell.
Dargo High Plains Road
The Dargo High Plains Road is now closed and will reopen in Spring 2025.
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.