Traffic Incidents related to West Gate Freeway (M1), Melbourne, VIC
Melbourne-metropolitan
8 Dec, 2017 - 6:25 PM
8 Dec, 2017 - 6:26 PM
lanes closed outbound - Vehicle Breakdown
Breakdown near Bolte Bridge. Left lane closed heading towards West Gate Bridge.
Melbourne-metropolitan
8 Dec, 2017 - 9:48 AM
Traffic Alert - Emergency Works
Water works near Nicholson St. Left lane closed eastbound.
Speed limit set to 40km/h.
Works expected to be completed by 3:30pm.
Yarra
Melbourne-metropolitan
8 Dec, 2017 - 12:00 AM
31 Dec, 2019 - 12:00 AM
Sporting/Social Event - road closed
Brunton Avenue closed 2.0 hours before the start and 1 hour after MCG events (during MCG events only NOT all the time). Check MCG website for dates and times. Expect delay. Use alternative routes.
Melbourne-metropolitan
8 Dec, 2017 - 12:00 AM
31 Dec, 2019 - 12:00 AM
Sporting/Social Event - lanes closed northbound
Brunton Avenue closed 2.0 hours before and 1 hour after MCG event (during MCG events only NOT all the time). Check MCG website for event dates and times. Expect delays. Use alternative route.
Melbourne-metropolitan
8 Dec, 2017 - 12:00 AM
31 Dec, 2019 - 12:00 AM
Sporting/Social Event - lanes closed northbound
Brunton Avenue closed 2.0 hours before and 1 hour after MCG event (during MCG events only NOT all the time). Check MCG website for event dates and times. Expect delays. Use alternative route.
Port-phillip
Melbourne-metropolitan
7 Dec, 2017 - 10:59 PM
7 Dec, 2017 - 11:00 PM
Traffic Alert - Flood
Water over the road. Take caution in the area.
Melbourne-metropolitan
7 Dec, 2017 - 3:35 PM
7 Dec, 2017 - 3:36 PM
lanes closed westbound - Vehicle Breakdown
Breakdown on the ramp from Kings Way to West Gate Fwy heading towards West Gate Bridge.
Left lane closed. Traffic heavy.
Port-phillip
Melbourne-metropolitan
6 Dec, 2017 - 5:50 AM
6 Dec, 2017 - 7:06 AM
lanes closed southbound - Emergency Works
Two lanes closed southbound on Clarendon St at Park St, due to a burst water main. Please avoid the area and seek an alternative route.
Speed limit set at 40km/h.
Works expected to finish by 4.00pm.
Melbourne-metropolitan
17 Feb, 2018 - 12:00 AM
18 Feb, 2018 - 12:00 AM
Sporting/Social Event - road closed
White Night Melbourne 2018 Event from 7:00 pm Saturday 17 February to 7:00 am Sunday 18 February 2018. Several Melbourne CBD road closures including St Kilda Road between Flinders Street and Southbank Boulevard. Expect traffic delay 6 to 10 min. Follow detour. Use Public transport. Further information https://whitenight.com.au/melbourne/
Melbourne-metropolitan
18 Feb, 2018 - 12:00 AM
19 Feb, 2018 - 12:00 AM
Sporting/Social Event - road closed
Chinese New Year Celebrations 2018. Russell Street between Lonsdale St and Bourke St closed. Lt Bourke Street between Swanston Street and Exhibition Street closed . Follow detours. Expect traffic delay 0 to 5 min.Further information on https://www.milesperhour.com.au/portfolio/
Melbourne-metropolitan
4 Dec, 2017 - 9:24 PM
4 Dec, 2017 - 9:27 PM
Road Closed - Emergency Services Access Only - Fire
Emergency Services are on-site to assist with traffic diversions.
Port-phillip
Melbourne-metropolitan
19 Feb, 2018 - 12:00 AM
8 Apr, 2018 - 12:00 AM
Sporting/Social Event - expect delays
2018 Formula One Grand Prix - Albert Park
Weekday 9:30am to 3:30pm and weekend closures of Lakeside Dve from 19 February to 6 April.
Localised closures of Albert Rd, Canterbury Rd, Aughtie Dve and Queens Rd during the set up and dismantle of Grand Prix infrastructure. See website for further details.
Lakeside Dve and Aughtie Dve closed 20 March to 27 March.
All Roads open for the Easter long weekend.
Melbourne-metropolitan
19 Feb, 2018 - 5:47 PM
19 Feb, 2018 - 5:48 PM
lanes closed westbound - Vehicle Collision
Collision after Kings Way on the ramp to the West Gate Fwy. Right lane closed heading towards West Gate Bridge.
Melbourne-metropolitan
20 Feb, 2018 - 6:15 PM
20 Feb, 2018 - 6:18 PM
lanes closed inbound - Vehicle Collision
One lane closed inbound approaching St Kilda Rd, due to a collision. Vicroads is on the way to clear the scene.
Melbourne-metropolitan
20 Feb, 2018 - 6:33 PM
20 Feb, 2018 - 6:35 PM
lanes closed outbound - Vehicle Breakdown
Left lane closed outbound approaching Montague St. CityLink is on site. Please take care.
Melbourne-metropolitan
22 Feb, 2018 - 1:57 PM
22 Feb, 2018 - 1:58 PM
Traffic Alert - Emergency Works
Gas works at King St. Left lane closed westbound.
Works expected to be completed by 8pm.
Port-phillip
Melbourne-metropolitan
24 Feb, 2018 - 11:37 AM
24 Feb, 2018 - 11:38 AM
Traffic Alert - Vehicle Collision
Collision at Toorak Rd. Two lanes closed inbound. Police on site directing traffic.
Avoid if possible.
Melbourne-metropolitan
26 Nov, 2017 - 12:39 PM
26 Nov, 2017 - 12:41 PM
Road Closed - Police Incident
Intersection of Flinders st and Swanston St is closed due to protest in the city. Please avoid the area and seek alternative route.
Melbourne-metropolitan
26 Nov, 2017 - 12:24 PM
26 Nov, 2017 - 12:30 PM
Road Closed - Police Incident
Road is closed in both directions due to protest in the city. Please avoid the area and seek alternative route.
Yarra
Melbourne-metropolitan
1 Mar, 2018 - 12:00 AM
31 Dec, 2019 - 12:00 AM
Sporting/Social Event - road closed
Road closures in place before and after events at the sporting precinct which includes AAMI Park, Rod Laver Arena, Eastern Car Park and Hisense Arena.
Traffic delay between 6 to 10 minutes.
Port-phillip
Melbourne-metropolitan
21 Nov, 2017 - 12:00 PM
21 Nov, 2017 - 12:01 PM
lanes closed northbound - Emergency Works
All lanes closed northbound on Johnson St at Normanby Rd, for emergency water works.
Please seek an alternative route.
Speed limit set at 40km/h.
Works expected to finish by 3.30pm.
Yarra
Melbourne-metropolitan
20 Nov, 2017 - 10:27 AM
20 Nov, 2017 - 10:29 AM
Traffic Alert - Emergency Works
NBN works near Lennox St. Left lane closed westbound.
Speed limit set to 40km/h.
Works expected to be completed by 2pm.
Melbourne-metropolitan
5 Mar, 2018 - 10:07 AM
5 Mar, 2018 - 10:08 AM
Traffic Alert - Emergency Works
NBN works near Bourke St. Left lane closed northbound.
Speed limit set to 40km/h.
Works expected to be completed by 3pm.
Port-phillip
Melbourne-metropolitan
18 Nov, 2017 - 5:27 PM
Road Closed - Flood
Albert RD is closed under the Light Rail overpass at Canterbury Rd due to flooding.
Port-phillip
Melbourne-metropolitan
7 Mar, 2018 - 8:28 AM
7 Mar, 2018 - 8:30 AM
lanes closed southbound - Vehicle Collision
St Kilda bound lanes are blocked at Albert Road following a collision. Delays building, avoid the area if possible
Melbourne-metropolitan
8 Mar, 2018 - 7:30 AM
8 Mar, 2018 - 7:32 AM
lanes closed inbound - Vehicle Collision
Truck has jackknifed prior to the Burnley Tunnel. All lanes have been closed heading towards the Monash Fwy.
Avoid and seek alt.
Port-phillip
Melbourne-metropolitan
8 Mar, 2018 - 9:29 AM
8 Mar, 2018 - 9:30 AM
Traffic Alert - Emergency Works
Gas works near Beatrice St. Left lane closed outbound.
Speed limit set to 40km/h.
Works expected to be completed by 3pm.
Melbourne-metropolitan
16 Nov, 2017 - 8:36 AM
16 Nov, 2017 - 8:37 AM
Traffic Alert - Emergency Works
Water works near Bouverie St. Left lane closed eastbound.
Speed limit set to 40km/h.
Works expected to be completed by 3:30pm.
Melbourne-metropolitan
15 Nov, 2017 - 5:41 AM
15 Nov, 2017 - 5:48 AM
Traffic Alert - Vehicle Breakdown
A semi trailer has broken down in Dudley St between Footscray Rd and Wurundjeri Way. It is blocking the left lane of the 2 right turning lanes to go into Wurundjeri Way.
Drivers are advised to take care when driving in the area.
Melbourne-metropolitan
14 Nov, 2017 - 5:46 AM
14 Nov, 2017 - 6:54 AM
Traffic Alert - Emergency Works
Left lane closed eastbound between Bouverie St and Swanston St, due to emergency power works
Speed limit set at 40km/h.
Works expected to finish by 3.30pm.
Melbourne-metropolitan
11 Mar, 2018 - 12:00 AM
12 Mar, 2018 - 12:00 AM
Sporting/Social Event - road closed
Moomba Festival - Closures:
St Kilda Rd (southbound service lane) Southbank Bvd to Park St, 12am to 4pm, Monday 12 March.
Tow Away zones will be inplace on Birdwood Ave, Dallas Brooks Dve, Government House Dve, Anzac Ave, Linlithgow Ave and St Kilda Rd (southbound service lane)
Yarra
Melbourne-metropolitan
12 Nov, 2017 - 12:53 AM
12 Nov, 2017 - 5:09 PM
Road Closed - Emergency Services Access Only - Fire
Due to a building fire, southbound access to City Link is closed at Punt rd. Recommended detour is via Olympic Boulevard and Batman Avenue.
It is not known when the entry ramp will reopen.
Stonnington
Melbourne-metropolitan
12 Nov, 2017 - 12:00 AM
Sporting/Social Event - road closed
The City2Sea is on this Sunday. There will be a number of road closures in place for the event, including St Kilda Rd, Flinders St, Swanston St, Southbank Blvd and Beaconsfield Pde.
More info:
Port-phillip
Melbourne-metropolitan
13 Mar, 2018 - 12:00 AM
27 Mar, 2018 - 12:00 AM
Sporting/Social Event - road closed
Single southbound lane closure for the install/removal of footings and barriers for the GP pedestrian overpass - 11:05am-3:30pm, Thursday 8 March and Thursday 29 March.
Full Closure of Queens Rd to install and remove GP pedestrian overpass - 10pm-6am, Tuesday 13 March and Tuesday 27 March.
Speed limit reduction and concrete barriers in place from 8-29 March 2017.
