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.
Wandi Cross
Saturday 8th June, 7.30am - 11.30am
- Traffic speeds will be reduced along Morses Creek Road at Smithy Lane.
Bright Gravel
Sunday 9th June, 8am - 3.30pm
To allow for the safe staging of the event, traffic reductions will be in place at the following locations
Porepunkah - Event Hub, Punkah Pantry
- Buckland Valley Road, between Higgins Road & Great Alpine Road roundabout, Porpunkah
- Mt Buffalo Road & Great Alpine Road, roundabout, Porepunkah
- Corner of Francis St & Great Alpine Road, Porepunkah
- Marshalls will be in place to stop riders for road users
Bright - Event Hub, Pioneer Park
- Normal road speeds will apply within Bright
- Marshalls will be in place to stop riders for road users
Road users please drive with caution
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.