From time to time, road works, projects, and events require the partial or complete closure of roads within the Alpine Shire.
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.
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 to early summer, depending on weather conditions.
We ask all travellers to adhere to traffic management and drive to road conditions.
Both lanes of the Bogong High Plains Road between Mount Beauty and Falls Creek are now open.
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.
Saturday, 2 November - Tuesday, 5 November 2024
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
6am – 3.30pm 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.
Changed traffic conditions for Bright CBD from 7am on Thursday, 7 November 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.