Roads, footpath bridges

The following roads are under the control of Vic Roads. Any road related problems (damaged shoulders, potholes, bicycle lanes/drainage, etc.) can be reported directly to VicRoads Traffic Control and Communication Centre on 131 170.

•Calder Freeway
•Midland Highway
•Pyrenees Highway
•Castlemaine Maldon Road
•Maldon Newstead Road
•Maldon Bendigo Road
•Maldon Bridgewater Road
•Creswick Newstead Road
•Daylesford Newstead Road

Shire managed gravel roads present on-going maintenance difficulties in the current dry conditions and works programs scheduled for all Shire gravel roads aim to address our communities needs.
Not all gravel roads across the Mount Alexander Shire are managed by the Shire as there are also forest roads under State Government ownership.

Alternatively, you can go to the VicRoads website. You can also make contact with the relevant VicRoads office.

Generally, other public sealed roads are managed by the Shire. To report damaged shoulders, potholes and any other issues please call the Council Office on 5471 1700. Details of your call will be forwarded to Infrastructure Unit.

If you have a query regarding road maintenance, or want to report a road needing maintenance, please call the Council Office on 5471 1700 giving details.
The details will be forwarded to the Infrastructure Unit for assessment and you will be contacted regarding your concerns, if required.

For droving or grazing stock on an unused road reserve, you must apply for, and obtain, a Permit for Droving Livestock or Grazing Livestock.

Permit application forms may be obtained in person at the Castlemaine or Halford St offices or by contacting Council Local Laws on 5471 1785. An application fee of $67 applies and is payable at the time of application.
Local Laws Permits

For leasing of unused road reserves - application should be made to Council in writing, with details of the location of the road reserve and reasons for the requested lease. Council officers will assess the application and you will be notified of the outcome.