23/01/2026
Great advice π take extra care while driving this Australia Day long weekend. Put your phone's down and pay attention and carry a bottle of water with you. Dehydration is a thing. Regular short breaks are important too. Driver fatigue can be fatal. Stay safe. Plan ahead while driving and pay attention to your surroundings. πποΈππ»
Heading away for the long weekend?
Before you hit the road, check VicTraffic and VicEmergency for the latest warnings and road closures.
Some roads remain closed or restricted due to bushfires and flooding, with access limited to emergency services and residents only. If youβre travelling through impacted areas, stick to major roads, follow signposted detours, and take direction from traffic management on site.
If a road is closed, it hasnβt been declared safe yet - crews are working hard to reopen roads as quickly and safely as possible.
Please stick to speed limits, listen to local radio for updates, and be ready to change your plans if conditions change.