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
The Dargo High Plains Road will re-open from 12 pm Friday, 3 November 2023.
As a direct result of the recent road, drainage, and security upgrades, the road has an earlier-than-usual planned reopening. Minor roadworks will continue to take place until Friday, 17 November.
We ask that all travelers adhere to traffic management and drive to road conditions.
Bogong High Plains Road
Refer to the Department of Transport for the most up-to-date information on this road.
Bright Autumn Festival Gala Day Parade and Market
4pm Friday 3 May 2024 to 5pm Saturday 4 May 2024 - 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 5 May 2024
6.00am to approx. 5.00pm 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 18th May, 6am - 8pm
- The Great Alpine Road (Myrtle Street) will be closed between Standish Street & Clyde Street intersections.
- Clyde Street will be closed between Standish Street & Queen Street intersections.
Detours will be in place.
Please note, a temporary v/line bus stop will be located at the corner of Albert and Elgin Streets during this closure
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.
