I just came across this alert on the npws website. The proposed diversion via Hannels Spur will add a little je ne sais quoi to the the walk.
Closed areas: Cascade trail section closure - Cascade Hut to Tin Mines
The Cascade fire trail 7.5km section south of Cascade Hut to Tin Mines is closed during March 2019. This section is closed between Friday 1 March and Sunday 31 March 2019, 7am to 7pm daily due to heavy machinery and tree works. The 7.5km section is a part of the Australian Alps walking track from Walhalla, Victoria to Namadgi National Park, ACT. This will affect long distance walkers through this section.
A long diversion is in place to navigate this section by taking:
Limestone/Black Mount Road
Limestone Creek
Davies Plain
Tom Groggin
Geehi
Hannels Spur
Mount Kosciuszko
Visitors should plan their journey to avoid these closure periods or be prepared to experience lengthy delays. The 7.5km section is open outside of operational hours during this period. For individual or group safety, please obey all closure and warning signs and directions. Heavy equipment and machinery will be operating in these areas.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact Snowy River area office on 02 6450 5620 or visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.