Murrindindi Shire Open for Business During Melba Highway Closure

Published on 14 February 2025

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Murrindindi Shire remains open for business, and local residents and visitors can still easily reach our towns, businesses and services while essential landslip repairs take place on the Melba Highway.

The Department of Transport and Planning (DTP) is repairing two landslips along the Melba Highway at Dixons Creek, between Healesville-Kinglake Road and north of Hunts Lane. Works begin on 17 February and are expected to finish by the end of March 2025, weather permitting.

Alternative Routes Available

While a section of the Melba Highway is temporarily closed, well-marked detours ensure uninterrupted access to all Murrindindi Shire businesses, services, and attractions.

  • Light vehicles, rigid trucks & buses – Use the Healesville-Kinglake Road and Healesville-Yarra Glen Road detour (allow an extra 30 minutes).
  • Heavy vehicles – Must follow alternative routes via the National Network Maps (https://maps.nhvr.gov.au/).
  • Access remains open from Yarra Glen to businesses and properties south of Healesville-Kinglake Road.

Additional Alternative Routes:

For those traveling to or through Murrindindi Shire, there are multiple scenic alternative routes:

  • Maroondah Highway via Healesville & Black Spur – Travel through Healesville and across the stunning Black Spur, with opportunities to visit Marysville, Lake Mountain Alpine Resort, and the Cathedral Range State Park.
  • Hume Highway & Broadford/Flowerdale Exit – Take the Hume Highway north towards Victoria’s High Country, exiting at Broadford/Flowerdale to Strath Creek. Stop at Murchison Gap Lookout for breathtaking views.
  • Maroondah Highway to Toolangi & Kinglake National Park – Take a left at Healesville toward Toolangi State Forest, enjoy the Wirrawilla Rainforest Walk, then continue to Kinglake National Park.
  • Whittlesea-Yea Road via Kinglake West – Exit at Whittlesea off Plenty Road and follow the Whittlesea-Yea Road to Kinglake West, passing through the picturesque Yea Valley.

Business as Usual in Murrindindi

Local businesses are open and ready to welcome visitors, from charming cafés and wineries to outdoor adventures, and boutique shopping, there are plenty of reasons to continue supporting local businesses during this period.

Murrindindi Shire Council is working closely with businesses and the community to ensure clear communication and minimise disruptions.

"We encourage everyone to plan ahead, allow for additional travel time, and continue supporting local businesses," said Councillor Damien Gallagher, Mayor of Murrindindi Shire.

"Despite the temporary detours, our towns remain connected, and we look forward to welcoming visitors to explore everything that Murrindindi has to offer."

For the latest updates on the road closure and detour routes, visit the Transport Victoria website.

For information on businesses, services, and places to visit, head to the Discover Dindi website.

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