Traffic Incidents related to Omeo Highway (C543), , VIC

24 Jan, 2020 - 2:54 PM
Road Closed - Fire
Omeo Highway CLOSED between Mitta Mitta and Omeo. Level C closure - Residents and Essential Services ONLY. Avoid the area and follow the instructions of emergency services.
4 Jan, 2020 - 1:49 AM
4 Jan, 2020 - 1:54 AM
Road Closed - Fire
Omeo Highway CLOSED between Omeo Valley Rd and Mitta Mitta due to fire activity. Follow the direction of emergency services in the area.
25 Nov, 2019 - 2:55 PM
26 Nov, 2019 - 10:18 AM
Road Closed - Emergency Services Access Only - Fire
Road closed for a stretch between Mitta Mitta and Omeo, due to fire activity. Please follow the direction of emergency services and avoid the area. Plan ahead. See emergency.vic.gov.au
5 Sep, 2017 - 2:01 AM
6 Sep, 2017 - 10:28 AM
Road Closed - Weather
Omeo Hwy has been closed between Omeo and Mitta Mitta, due to snow. VicRoads advises motorists to postpone travel or seek an alternate route.
Melbourne
17 Aug, 2012 - 5:13 PM
17 Aug, 2012 - 9:05 PM
Weather
Omeo Highway experiencing snowfalls in the vicinity of Mount Wills. Road is OPEN to 4WD vehicles only all traffic is recommended to use chains.
Melbourne
5 Jul, 2011 - 2:33 PM
Traffic Alert
Road closed due to snow on the road and fallen debris. Snow fall is currently being experienced in the area. Local detours will be in place so drivers should be aware of any on-road signage or Emergency service direction. VicRoads has been advises of localised blizzard conditions, all unnecessary travel should be avoided until the weather has passed. Updates on road conditions can be heard on local radio or by calling the VicRoads Traffic Management Centre by calling 13 11 70 (24 hours, 7 days). Drivers are asked to be extra careful when driving on the roads. Visibility may be affected and headlights should be used. Roads may be slippery and drivers should slow down, drive according to the conditions and leave a greater distance between their own car and the one in front. Drivers should always carry snow chains when travelling through alpine areas.5/07/2011 2:33 PM Until 6/07/2011 5:33 PM
Melbourne
5 Jul, 2011 - 2:33 PM
Traffic Alert
Road closed due to snow on the road and fallen debris. Snow fall is currently being experienced in the area. Local detours will be in place so drivers should be aware of any on-road signage or Emergency service direction. VicRoads has been advises of localised blizzard conditions, all unnecessary travel should be avoided until the weather has passed. Updates on road conditions can be heard on local radio or by calling the VicRoads Traffic Management Centre by calling 13 11 70 (24 hours, 7 days). Drivers are asked to be extra careful when driving on the roads. Visibility may be affected and headlights should be used. Roads may be slippery and drivers should slow down, drive according to the conditions and leave a greater distance between their own car and the one in front. Drivers should must carry snow chains when travelling through alpine areas.5/07/2011 2:33 PM Until 6/07/2011 5:33 PM