Traffic Incidents related to Western Freeway (M8), Melton, VIC
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.
Melbourne-metropolitan
18 Mar, 2022 - 6:13 AM
18 Mar, 2022 - 6:14 AM
lanes closed inbound - Vehicle Collision
One lane closed inbound just after Christies Road due to a breakdown. Crews on the way to assist. Allow extra time. Consider using Ballarat Road instead towards the M80 Ring Road.
Melbourne-metropolitan
14 Apr, 2022 - 7:27 AM
14 Apr, 2022 - 7:34 AM
lanes closed inbound - Vehicle Collision
Right lane closed in both directions just north of Ballarat Road due to a collision. Emergency services directing traffic. Allow extra time past the incident.
Melbourne-metropolitan
15 Apr, 2022 - 1:45 PM
lanes closed inbound - Vehicle Collision
Emergency services attending a collision inbound after Ballarat Road. Heavy delays on approach. Consider taking Ballarat Road to reach the M80 Ring Road.
Melbourne-metropolitan
30 Apr, 2022 - 8:02 AM
30 Apr, 2022 - 8:05 AM
lanes closed southbound - Flood
The left turn slip lane from Caroline Springs Boulevard southbound onto Ballarat Road citybound is closed due to flooding. Continue southbound onto Christies Road and use the Deer Park Bypass instead.
Melbourne-metropolitan
21 May, 2022 - 5:10 PM
21 May, 2022 - 5:53 PM
lanes closed inbound - Vehicle Collision
Western Fwy closed to all inbound traffic at Hopkins Rd, due to a serious collision.
Melbourne-metropolitan
30 May, 2022 - 12:09 PM
30 May, 2022 - 12:10 PM
lanes closed inbound - Vehicle Breakdown
The left lane is closed citybound near Christies Road due to a broken down truck. Please merge safely and allow extra time with delays on the approach.
Melbourne-metropolitan
14 Jul, 2022 - 2:43 PM
lanes closed northbound - Vehicle Breakdown
Middle lane blocked northbound at Ballarat Road, due to a broken-down car. Please merge safely. Delays from the Western Freeway ramps.
Melbourne-metropolitan
20 May, 2014 - 7:10 AM
20 May, 2014 - 7:33 AM
1 lane closed outbound - Vehicle Breakdown
UPDATE: Right lane blocked outbound on the Deer Park Bypass between Robinsons Rd and Christies Rd due to a truck breakdown. Delays in both directions.Victoria Police are on site. Drivers travelling through the area are advised to allow extra time.
Melbourne-metropolitan
28 Sep, 2022 - 4:42 AM
28 Sep, 2022 - 4:43 AM
lanes closed inbound - Vehicle Collision
One lane is closed inbound due to a collision. Please allow extra time if travelling through the area.
Melbourne-metropolitan
7 Oct, 2022 - 8:52 AM
lanes closed inbound - Vehicle Collision
Police directing inbound traffic near Christies Road following a two car collision. Delays on the approach. Allow extra time.
Melbourne-metropolitan
10 Apr, 2014 - 6:14 AM
10 Apr, 2014 - 6:15 AM
Traffic Alert - Emergency Incident
Police advise oil on road at roundabout. Travel with care in the area.
Melbourne-metropolitan
3 Nov, 2022 - 7:26 AM
3 Nov, 2022 - 7:27 AM
lanes closed inbound - Vehicle Collision
Right emergency lane closed inbound just after Hopkins Road due to a collision. Emergency services attending. Allow extra time Melbourne-bound past the incident.
Melbourne-metropolitan
4 Nov, 2022 - 7:14 AM
4 Nov, 2022 - 8:08 AM
lanes closed northbound - Vehicle Collision
A northbound lane is blocked at Ballarat Road following a collision. Emergency crews on site, speed set to 40km/h.
Melbourne-metropolitan
9 Nov, 2022 - 8:27 AM
9 Nov, 2022 - 9:18 AM
lanes closed outbound - Vehicle Collision
Outbound lanes of Ballarat Road are blocked at Christies Road following a collision and rollover. One northbound lane of Christies Road are blocked. Emergency crews on site, speed set to 40km/h.
Melbourne-metropolitan
24 Nov, 2022 - 9:15 AM
24 Nov, 2022 - 9:22 AM
lanes closed outbound - Vehicle Collision
Outbound delays exiting onto Christies Road due to a truck breakdown. Allow extra time exiting the Deer Park Bypass and drive with caution past the incident.
Melbourne-metropolitan
21 Dec, 2022 - 7:37 AM
21 Dec, 2022 - 7:38 AM
Lanes Blocked Inbound - Vehicle Collision
A citybound lane is closed approaching Hopkins Road following a collision. Emergency crews on site, speed set to 40km/h.
Melbourne-metropolitan
22 Dec, 2022 - 6:03 PM
22 Dec, 2022 - 6:05 PM
Lanes Blocked Outbound - Stationary Vehicle
The left lane is blocked outbound after Christies Road due to a broken down truck. Please merge with care and allow extra time.
Melbourne-metropolitan
9 Jan, 2023 - 3:37 PM
9 Jan, 2023 - 4:42 PM
Road Re-opened - Vehicle Collision
Melbourne-metropolitan
9 Feb, 2023 - 7:26 AM
9 Feb, 2023 - 7:27 AM
Lanes Blocked Inbound - Vehicle Collision
A lane is closed citybound at Hopkins Road following a collision. Emergency crews on site, speed set to 40km/h.
Melbourne-metropolitan
9 Feb, 2023 - 7:05 PM
9 Feb, 2023 - 7:09 PM
No Blockage
The inbound right lane is closed on the Western Freeway near Christies Road, due to power works in the centre median. The speed has been set at 40km. The outbound speed has been set at 60km. Please approach the scene with caution.
Melbourne-metropolitan
13 Feb, 2023 - 6:03 AM
13 Feb, 2023 - 6:05 AM
Lanes Blocked Inbound - Vehicle Collision
Melbourne-bound delays due to a three car collision near Hopkins Road. Emergency services in attendance. Consider using Taylors Road or the Melton Highway.
Melbourne-metropolitan
17 Feb, 2023 - 7:38 AM
17 Feb, 2023 - 7:39 AM
Lanes Blocked Inbound - Vehicle Collision
Emergency services attending to a collision inbound before Christies Road. Drive with caution past the incident.
Melbourne-metropolitan
1 Mar, 2023 - 12:52 PM
Lanes Blocked Inbound - Vehicle Collision
Left lane blocked on the Christies Road entry ramp to the Western Freeway inbound, due to a collision and light pole down. Emergency services attending. One lane open.
Melbourne
5 Jun, 2013 - 6:54 AM
5 Jun, 2013 - 6:56 AM
Vehicle Collision
Reports of all lanes blocked inbound near Hopkins Road due to a collision. Emergency services are on site.Heavy delays are being experienced through the area, drivers are advised to allow extra time.More information to follow.
Melbourne
20 May, 2013 - 11:41 AM
20 May, 2013 - 11:44 AM
Emergency Incident
Traffic lights are on flash at Chisholm Drive.Drivers are advised to approach with caution.
1 lane closed westbound
Melbourne
20 Dec, 2012 - 4:16 PM
20 Dec, 2012 - 5:00 PM
Vehicle Collision
UPDATE: Right-hand lane blocked outbound (westbound) before Hopkins Road due to a collision involving a motorcycle.Traffic on the Deer Park Bypass is heavy on approach from the Western Ring Road.VicRoads and emergency services are on site directing traffic.VicRoads advises drivers to allow extra time if travelling this route.
Melbourne
21 Nov, 2012 - 1:35 PM
21 Nov, 2012 - 1:36 PM
Vehicle Breakdown
Left-hand lane blocked inbound at Christies Road due to a truck breakdown.VicRoads and emergency services are on site.Drivers should take care through the area.
Melbourne
11 Oct, 2012 - 4:16 PM
11 Oct, 2012 - 4:14 PM
Vehicle Collision
Police have advised of a crash blocking lanes south of the railway line.VicRoads advises drivers to allow extra time if travelling this route.
Melbourne
24 Aug, 2012 - 5:46 PM
24 Aug, 2012 - 5:58 PM
Vehicle Collision
UPDATE: Right-hand lane blocked inbound between Leakes and Hopkins Road. VicRoads Incident Response Service is on site. Drivers are advised to allow extra time if travelling through the area.
Melbourne
20 Aug, 2012 - 12:53 PM
20 Aug, 2012 - 12:51 PM
Vehicle Collision
Police report that traffic has been reduced to one lane westbound at Hopkins Road due to a collision. Emergency services are on site. VicRoads Incident Response Service is on the way to the scene. Drivers travelling through the area should allow extra time as delays are expected.
Melbourne
20 Aug, 2012 - 7:20 AM
20 Aug, 2012 - 7:17 AM
Vehicle Collision
Right-hand lane blocked inbound near Hopkins Road due to a collision. VicRoads Incident Response Service is on the way to the scene. Drivers travelling through the area should allow extra time as delays are expected.
Melbourne
20 Jul, 2012 - 5:51 AM
20 Jul, 2012 - 5:49 AM
Vehicle Collision
A collision at the intersection of Caroline Springs Boulevard and Lake St will delay traffic. Police and emergency services onsite
Melbourne
8 May, 2012 - 1:49 PM
Tow Truck
Tow Truck Dispatched. Reason not specified. Breakdown likely.
Melbourne
8 May, 2012 - 9:27 AM
Tow Truck
Tow Truck Dispatched. Reason not specified. Breakdown likely.
Melbourne
7 May, 2012 - 5:01 PM
Tow Truck
Tow Truck Dispatched. Reason not specified. Breakdown likely.
Melbourne
30 Apr, 2012 - 11:00 AM
Tow Truck
Tow Truck Dispatched. Reason not specified. Breakdown likely.
Melbourne
28 Apr, 2012 - 11:39 PM
8 May, 2012 - 1:49 PM
Tow Truck
Tow Truck Dispatched. Reason not specified. Breakdown likely.
Melbourne
28 Apr, 2012 - 3:59 PM
8 May, 2012 - 9:27 AM
Tow Truck
Tow Truck Dispatched. Reason not specified. Breakdown likely.
Melbourne
28 Apr, 2012 - 4:52 AM
Tow Truck
Tow Truck Dispatched. Reason not specified. Breakdown likely.
Melbourne
18 Apr, 2012 - 11:30 PM
Tow Truck
Tow Truck Dispatched. Reason not specified. Breakdown likely.
