INLAND Rail works to replace the Green Street bridge will force a closure of the busy section of road for about six months from January 8.

Vehicles will be directed to use either the Sisley Avenue level crossing or Rowan Street underpass to get across the rail line during the closure.

Heavy vehicles will be directed to use Sisely Avenue and Phillipson Street.

In addition to a new bridge, the rail line will be lowered by 2.8 metres and the tracks realigned to allow for the safe passage of double-stacked freight trains.

From Monday, January 8, the bridge will be closed with vehicle and pedestrian detours put in place.

Pedestrians will be directed via the One Mile Creek bike path or the Docker Street footbridge.

ARTC advised that council has provided input and approved the traffic management plan and emergency services and Northeast Health Wangaratta have also been consulted.

A Northeast Health Wangaratta spokesperson said they had met with the ARTC Inland Rail Project Team who were also working with Ambulance Victoria and non-emergency patient transport on plans to mitigate any impact of the bridge closure.

"They asked the community to be mindful of emergency vehicles, particularly during busy traffic periods," the spokesperson said.

An Ambulance Victoria spokesperson said it is working closely with ARTC Inland Rail to ensure they can continue to respond effectively to emergencies and serve the local community during road closures.

They also do not expect these works to impact on its operations and access to Northeast Health Wangaratta.

Ambulance Victoria is regularly kept updated on current works in the Wangaratta area and alternative routes during road closures.

Traffic controls will be in place for the duration of the project to ensure ambulance access is maintained.

Council director of community and infrastructure Marcus Goonan said council is working closely with ARTC to make sure detours and signage are adequate.

"Any concerns should be directed to ARTC," Mr Goonan said.

Inland Rail and construction contractor McConnell Dowell will hold information sessions on the corner of Murphy and Reid streets to share the design, discuss the detours and answer questions on Tuesday, December 12 and Wednesday, December 20 between 11am and 1pm.

Residents who can’t make it to the information sessions can get in touch by calling 1800 732 761 or via email, victoriaprojects@artc.com.au.

Ed Walker, ARTC Victoria and South Australian general manager projects said Inland Rail is a nation-building project, supporting jobs and economic opportunities in regional communities and improving Australia’s freight network.

“We acknowledge the Wangaratta construction activity will disrupt the local community and we thank them for their patience and understanding as we deliver the project," he said.

“The new Wangaratta railway station precinct will be more accessible and connected to the community.

“It will include a new pedestrian underpass providing improved access across the station precinct with ramps and lifts, restore connectivity between the station and Norton Street by removing “The Dive”, create community spaces, and provide for extra car parking."