Traffic Incidents related to Western Freeway (M8), Melton, VIC
Melbourne-metropolitan
6 Feb, 2020 - 2:53 PM
6 Feb, 2020 - 2:54 PM
Traffic Alert - Emergency Works
Several sets of traffic lights are blacked out along Ballarat Road and Robinsons Road through Burnside and Derrimut, due to a power failuer. Drive with causion.
Melbourne-metropolitan
15 Oct, 2016 - 12:00 AM
16 Oct, 2016 - 12:00 AM
Sporting/Social Event - expect delays
Public Event - Sunday 16 October 2016. Expect delays at the intersection of Hopkins Road and Neale Road, Rockbank.
Melbourne-metropolitan
29 Apr, 2020 - 1:38 PM
29 Apr, 2020 - 1:39 PM
Traffic Alert - Vehicle Collision
A collision citybound before the Ballarat Road exit, Caroline Springs, is causing delays. Crews on scene.
Melbourne-metropolitan
14 Sep, 2016 - 6:58 PM
14 Sep, 2016 - 6:59 PM
Road Closed - Flood
Road closed, please seek an alternative route.
Melbourne-metropolitan
15 May, 2020 - 12:47 PM
15 May, 2020 - 12:48 PM
lanes closed northbound - Vehicle Collision
Right lane closed northbound on Christies Road at the Western Highway, due to a collision. Two lanes remain open. Please merge with care.
Melbourne-metropolitan
26 May, 2020 - 5:29 AM
26 May, 2020 - 5:31 AM
lanes closed southbound - Vehicle Collision
Emergency services attending to a collision at Greigs Road. A pole has been hit in the collision. Allow extra time through the intersection. Drive with caution.
Melbourne-metropolitan
24 Jun, 2020 - 5:26 PM
lanes closed northbound - Vehicle Collision
One lane blocked northbound between the Deer Park Bypass and Ballarat Road, due to a collision. One lane of traffic is getting through. Emergency services on the scene.
Melbourne-metropolitan
6 Jul, 2020 - 6:35 AM
6 Jul, 2020 - 6:36 AM
Traffic Alert - Emergency Works
Traffic lights not working on Christies Road at entrance to Western Freeway. Technicians en route. If the traffic lights at an intersection are not working you must follow the same give way rules as you would at an intersection that has a stop or give way sign or line
Melbourne-metropolitan
6 Jul, 2020 - 9:14 AM
6 Jul, 2020 - 9:38 AM
lanes closed outbound - Vehicle Collision
All outbound lanes of the Western Freeway are closed due to a rolled truck at Hopkins Road. Motorists should exit at Hopkins Road and use Greigs Road and Leakes Road to rejoin the Western Freeway. Emergency services on site. Allow extra time for your journey
Melbourne-metropolitan
10 Jul, 2020 - 3:56 PM
Traffic Alert - Vehicle Collision
Delays outbound on the Western Freeway, due to a collision near Hopkins Road. All vehicles are out of the running lanes. Please obey the 40km/h speed limit past emergency services with lights flashing.
Melbourne-metropolitan
23 Jul, 2020 - 6:03 PM
lanes closed outbound - Vehicle Collision
Left turn lane and service lane blocked by a collision, outbound prior to Christies Road. Police attending.
Melbourne-metropolitan
12 Aug, 2020 - 10:07 AM
12 Aug, 2020 - 11:04 AM
lanes closed northbound - Vehicle Collision
Northbound lanes are blocked at the Hopkins Road roundabout after a truck rollover. Crews on site to clear the truck from the road. Follow the direction of emergency services. Allow extra time.
Melbourne-metropolitan
24 Aug, 2020 - 5:03 PM
24 Aug, 2020 - 5:17 PM
lanes closed outbound - Vehicle Collision
Heavy delays on the Western Freeway outbound, due to a multi-car collision prior to Hopkins Road. Two lanes are blocked, just the left lane remains open. Please follow the direction of emergency services and be patient.
Melbourne-metropolitan
5 May, 2016 - 5:50 PM
5 May, 2016 - 5:52 PM
1 lane closed outbound - Vehicle Collision
Right lane closed outbound at Christies Rd due to a collision. Delays building back to Robinsons Rd. Emergency services on site.
Melbourne-metropolitan
22 Oct, 2020 - 3:43 PM
22 Oct, 2020 - 3:45 PM
Traffic Alert - Vehicle Collision
Heavy delays on the Western Freeway outbound due to a collision at Hopkins Road.
Melbourne-metropolitan
2 Apr, 2016 - 1:30 AM
2 Apr, 2016 - 1:33 AM
All lanes closed outbound - Vehicle Collision
Western Fwy has been closed outbound at Hopkins Rd due to a collision. VicRoads advise motorists to seek an alternate route.
Melbourne-metropolitan
16 Mar, 2016 - 5:39 PM
16 Mar, 2016 - 5:40 PM
lanes closed outbound - Vehicle Collision
Collision near Hopkins Rd affecting outbound traffic. Tows on the way.
Melbourne-metropolitan
19 Nov, 2020 - 6:56 AM
19 Nov, 2020 - 6:57 AM
Traffic Alert - Vehicle Collision
Significant citybound delays on the Western Freeway approaching Leakes Road following a collision. Emergency services on site, speed set to 40km/h. Consider using the Melton Highway to avoid delays
Melbourne-metropolitan
19 Feb, 2016 - 4:05 PM
19 Feb, 2016 - 4:10 PM
1 lane closed inbound - Vehicle Collision
Collision near Christies Rd has lane blocked inbound. Emergency Services on site.
Melbourne-metropolitan
16 Feb, 2016 - 6:48 AM
16 Feb, 2016 - 6:51 AM
1 lane closed inbound - Vehicle Collision
Left lane closed inbound after Christies Rd due to a collision. VicRoads and emergency services are on site. Heavy delays back to before Leakes Rd. VicRoads advises motorists to seek an alternate route or delay travel if possible.
Melbourne-metropolitan
12 Dec, 2020 - 7:02 AM
lanes closed outbound - Vehicle Collision
Right lane blocked outbound after Christies Road, due to a collision. Traffuic using the left lane only.
Melbourne-metropolitan
16 Dec, 2020 - 9:48 AM
16 Dec, 2020 - 9:49 AM
lanes closed outbound - Vehicle Collision
Emergency services are attending to a collision outbound just after Hopkins Road. Drive with caution. Allow extra time.
Melbourne-metropolitan
6 Jan, 2021 - 5:54 PM
lanes closed northbound - Vehicle Collision
Two lanes closed northbound just after Ballarat Road, due to a collision. One southbound lane is also closed. Please follow the direction of emergency services.
Melbourne-metropolitan
29 Jan, 2021 - 1:24 PM
29 Jan, 2021 - 1:26 PM
Traffic Alert - Flood
Lane closures in both directions at Ballarat Road due to flooding. Please follow directions of police on site.
Melbourne-metropolitan
9 Feb, 2021 - 6:00 PM
Traffic Alert - Vehicle Collision
A multi-vehicle nose-to-tail collision outbound before Hopkins Road is causing delays on the Deer Park Bypass. Our incident response crew en route to assist. Allow extra time.
Melbourne-metropolitan
17 Feb, 2021 - 6:23 AM
17 Feb, 2021 - 6:24 AM
lanes closed inbound - Vehicle Breakdown
Two inbound lanes are closed just after Christies Road due to a broken down truck. Police are directing traffic. Allow extra time.
Melbourne-metropolitan
25 Feb, 2021 - 1:56 PM
25 Feb, 2021 - 1:57 PM
Road Closed - Fire
Road closed in both directions between Taylors Road and Neale Road, due to a grass fire. Follow the direction of fire crews. Avoid the area and use Caroline Springs Boulevard.
Melbourne-metropolitan
13 Nov, 2015 - 2:33 PM
13 Nov, 2015 - 2:34 PM
Traffic Alert - Emergency Works
Left lane closed outbound near Hopkins Rd for power works. Speed limit reduced to 40km/h. Works expected to be completed by 5:30pm.
Melbourne-metropolitan
17 Mar, 2021 - 6:04 AM
17 Mar, 2021 - 6:24 AM
Traffic Alert - Vehicle Collision
Emergency services attending to an inbound collision near Hopkins Road. All vehicles now in the left emergency lane. Allow extra time and drive with caution past the incident.
Melbourne-metropolitan
19 Mar, 2021 - 9:53 AM
19 Mar, 2021 - 9:57 AM
lanes closed inbound - Vehicle Collision
An inbound lane is closed on the Western Freeway prior to Christies Road following a collision. Emergency crews on site, speed set to 40km/h
Melbourne-metropolitan
21 Mar, 2021 - 7:34 AM
21 Mar, 2021 - 7:36 AM
Traffic Alert - Emergency Works
Traffic lights are blacked out on Christies Road at the inbound entry ramp to the Deer Park Bypass. Technicians and police are on site.
Melbourne-metropolitan
22 Mar, 2021 - 4:24 PM
22 Mar, 2021 - 4:26 PM
lanes closed inbound - Fire
One inbound lane is closed citybound prior to Caroline Springs Boulevard due to a car fire. Emergency services and our Incident Response crew are on site. Please merge with care. Allow extra time.
Melbourne-metropolitan
24 Mar, 2021 - 7:30 AM
24 Mar, 2021 - 7:31 AM
lanes closed inbound - Vehicle Collision
The right lane is closed citybound on the Western Freeway after Hopkins Road following a collision. Emergency services on site, speed set to 40km/h.
Melbourne-metropolitan
16 Apr, 2021 - 3:38 PM
Traffic Alert - Vehicle Collision
Beware of a two car collision on Hopkins Road at the Western Freeway. Follow the direction of emergency services.
Melbourne-metropolitan
23 Apr, 2021 - 2:22 PM
lanes closed outbound - Emergency Works
One lane closed outbound at Hopkins Road for wire rope repair works following an earlier collision. Allow extra time with just one lane open.
Melbourne-metropolitan
30 Apr, 2021 - 9:09 AM
30 Apr, 2021 - 9:10 AM
lanes closed inbound - Vehicle Collision
Only one lane is open on the Western Freeway exit at Caroline Springs Boulevard following a collision. Emergency crews on site, speed set at 40km/h
Melbourne-metropolitan
4 May, 2021 - 8:06 AM
4 May, 2021 - 8:07 AM
Traffic Alert - Flood
Flooding near Caroline Springs Boulevard. Drive with extreme caution. Never drive through flooded roads. Allow extra time.
Melbourne-metropolitan
19 May, 2021 - 9:12 AM
19 May, 2021 - 9:14 AM
lanes closed southbound - Vehicle Collision
Emergency services attending to a collision near Tarcoola Drive. Consider using Caroline Springs Boulevard as an alternative.
Melbourne-metropolitan
21 May, 2021 - 11:44 AM
21 May, 2021 - 11:45 AM
lanes closed northbound - Vehicle Collision
All northbound lanes are closed at Ballarat Road due to a collision. Emergency services are directing traffic at the intersection. Use Westwood Drive as an alternative.
Melbourne-metropolitan
27 Aug, 2015 - 2:59 PM
27 Aug, 2015 - 3:16 PM
1 lane closed outbound - Vehicle Collision
Left lane remains closed outbound near Christies Rd due to a collision. Emergency Services on site. Avoid the area if possible.
Melbourne-metropolitan
17 Jun, 2021 - 5:30 PM
lanes closed outbound - Vehicle Collision
Right lane closed outbound near Christies Road, due to a collision. One lane remains open past the incident. Please obey the 40km/h speed limit past emergency services and merge early for everyone's safety.
Melbourne-metropolitan
5 Jul, 2021 - 7:32 AM
5 Jul, 2021 - 7:33 AM
lanes closed inbound - Vehicle Collision
An inbound lane is closed on the Western Freeway at Ballarat Road following a collision. Emergency crews on site, speed set to 40km/h
Melbourne-metropolitan
14 Jul, 2021 - 11:10 AM
14 Jul, 2021 - 11:12 AM
lanes closed outbound - Vehicle Collision
Emergency services directing traffic around an outbound collision before the Western Freeway. Allow extra time. Drive with caution past the incident. Consider using the Deer Park Bypass instead.
Melbourne-metropolitan
30 Jul, 2021 - 10:01 AM
30 Jul, 2021 - 10:02 AM
lanes closed outbound - Vehicle Collision
Emergency services attending to an outbound collision near Hopkins Road. Expect delays. Drive with caution past the incident.
Melbourne-metropolitan
31 Aug, 2021 - 6:30 AM
31 Aug, 2021 - 6:32 AM
lanes closed inbound - Vehicle Collision
Emergency services attending to a multi-car collision inbound just after Christies Road. Delays are building. Consider using Ballarat Road instead to access the M80 Ring Road.
Melbourne-metropolitan
19 Sep, 2021 - 12:08 PM
19 Sep, 2021 - 12:09 PM
Road Closed - Vehicle Collision
Road closed near St Georges Avenue due to a collision. Allow extra time and consider the Western Freeway as an alternative.
Melbourne-metropolitan
20 Apr, 2015 - 6:28 PM
20 Apr, 2015 - 6:31 PM
All lanes closed westbound - Vehicle Collision
Westbound lanes blocked near Sinclairs Rd due to vehicle collision. Emergency services are on-site. Drivers are advised to seek alternate route if possible.
Melbourne-metropolitan
9 Apr, 2015 - 4:07 PM
9 Apr, 2015 - 4:20 PM
Road Closed - Vehicle Collision
Road now closed in both directions at the railway crossing near Greigs Rd due to a collision. Emergency Services are on site. Please seek alt route.
Melbourne-metropolitan
29 Oct, 2021 - 5:56 AM
29 Oct, 2021 - 5:57 AM
lanes closed inbound - Debris
Emergency services attending to clear debris from the road affecting inbound traffic just before the Deer Park Bypass. Allow extra time and drive with caution.
Melbourne-metropolitan
6 Nov, 2021 - 9:01 AM
6 Nov, 2021 - 9:02 AM
lanes closed inbound - Vehicle Breakdown
Right lane blocked on the Christies Road entry ramp to the Western Freeway inbound, due to a breakdown. Our incident response crew are attending. One lane remains open.
Melbourne-metropolitan
15 Nov, 2021 - 4:29 PM
lanes closed northbound - Vehicle Collision
Right lane blocked in both directions north of Ballarat Road, due to a collision. Fire Rescue Victoria is attending. Pass with care.
Melbourne-metropolitan
30 Nov, 2021 - 8:06 AM
30 Nov, 2021 - 8:08 AM
Road Closed - Vehicle Breakdown
All traffic sharing just one lane on Hopkins Road at the entrance to the Western Freeway due to a broken down truck. Recovery crews on site, delays in the area.
Melbourne-metropolitan
4 Dec, 2021 - 10:25 AM
4 Dec, 2021 - 10:27 AM
lanes closed southbound - Vehicle Collision
Right lane blocked southbound before Ballarat Road due to a collision. Emergency services are on site, slow to 40km/h past the scene and drive with care.
Melbourne-metropolitan
6 Dec, 2021 - 2:23 PM
lanes closed inbound - Vehicle Collision
Right lane closed inbound at Hopkins Road, due to a collision. There are delays in the area. Please follow the direction of emergency services.
Melbourne-metropolitan
20 Dec, 2021 - 12:11 PM
20 Dec, 2021 - 12:12 PM
lanes closed inbound - Emergency Works
Left lane closed inbound near Hopkins Road, due to daytime safety barrier works. There are delays in the area. Consider using the Melton Highway instead. Please be patient and follow the direction of traffic management.
Melbourne-metropolitan
24 Dec, 2021 - 11:00 AM
24 Dec, 2021 - 11:01 AM
lanes closed outbound - Vehicle Collision
Emergency services directing outbound traffic near Chisolm Drive following a collision. Drive with caution past the incident.
Melbourne-metropolitan
31 Dec, 2021 - 4:58 AM
31 Dec, 2021 - 5:11 AM
lanes closed outbound - Vehicle Collision
Restrictions in place due to a collision outbound at Hopkins Road. Follow directions issued by emergency services. Allow extra time.
Melbourne-metropolitan
22 Feb, 2022 - 2:48 PM
22 Feb, 2022 - 2:52 PM
lanes closed southbound - Vehicle Collision
Heavy delays in both directions near Lake Street, due to a collision. Follow the direction of emergency services and use Westwood Drive instead.
Melbourne-metropolitan
9 Mar, 2022 - 6:13 AM
9 Mar, 2022 - 6:14 AM
lanes closed inbound - Vehicle Collision
Emergency services attending to an inbound collision near Christies Road. Allow extra time past the incident. Consider using Ballarat Road to reach the M80 Ring Road.
Melbourne-metropolitan
11 Mar, 2022 - 4:03 PM
lanes closed outbound - Vehicle Collision
One lane blocked outbound near Christies Road due to a collision involving a truck and motorcyclist. Please allow extra time through delays and follow the direction of emergemcy services. Consider the M80 Ring Road and Ballarat Road.
