Traffic Incidents related to West Gate Freeway (M1), Melbourne, VIC
Melbourne-metropolitan
12 Nov, 2018 - 6:43 AM
12 Nov, 2018 - 6:49 AM
lanes closed eastbound - Vehicle Breakdown
All lanes open in the Burnley Tunnel after an earlier breakdown.
Yarra
Melbourne-metropolitan
12 Nov, 2018 - 11:14 AM
Traffic Alert - Emergency Works
Left lane closed westbound at Punt Road, due to works.
Speed limit set at 40km/h. Works expected to finish by 3.30pm.
Melbourne-metropolitan
12 Nov, 2018 - 4:14 PM
12 Nov, 2018 - 4:17 PM
lanes closed outbound - Vehicle Collision
Right-hand lane closed at Whiteman Street due to a collision.
Emergency services at site also blocking tram tracks.
Melbourne-metropolitan
14 Nov, 2018 - 10:23 AM
14 Nov, 2018 - 10:24 AM
Traffic Alert - Emergency Works
Left-hand lane closed westbound near St. Kilda Road for NBN works.
Speed set to 40km/h.
Works due to be completed by 3.30pm.
Melbourne-metropolitan
14 Nov, 2018 - 3:11 PM
lanes closed southbound - Emergency Works
Right lane is closed heading towards South Melbourne near Little Lonsdale Street, due to a burst watermain. Allow extra time, and consider King St as an alternative.
Melbourne-metropolitan
21 Sep, 2018 - 3:32 PM
21 Sep, 2018 - 3:34 PM
lanes closed eastbound - Vehicle Breakdown
Left-hand lane blocked in the Burnley Tunnel due to a broken down ute. Speed down to 40km/h past the scene.
Melbourne-metropolitan
21 Sep, 2018 - 7:18 AM
21 Sep, 2018 - 7:20 AM
Traffic Alert - Emergency Works
Left-hand lane closed outbound at Jeffcott Street for power works. No access to Jeffcott Street from King Street.
Speed set to 40km/h.
Melbourne-metropolitan
15 Nov, 2018 - 9:54 AM
15 Nov, 2018 - 9:55 AM
Traffic Alert - Emergency Works
Left-hand lane closed inbound near Foundary Way for sewer works.
Speed set to 40km/h.
Works due to be completed by 3.30pm.
Yarra
Melbourne-metropolitan
15 Nov, 2018 - 10:02 AM
15 Nov, 2018 - 10:03 AM
Traffic Alert - Emergency Works
Left-hand lane closed outbound near Moorhouse Street for NBN works.
Speed set to 40km/h.
Works due to be completed by 3pm.
Melbourne-metropolitan
15 Nov, 2018 - 5:52 PM
15 Nov, 2018 - 5:53 PM
lanes closed outbound - Vehicle Breakdown
Left lane closed outbound near the Bolte Bridge due to a breakdown. Two right lanes remain open.
Melbourne-metropolitan
20 Sep, 2018 - 4:44 PM
20 Sep, 2018 - 4:48 PM
lanes closed inbound - Vehicle Breakdown
Left lane blocked inbound approaching the Power St exit, due to a broken-down truck. Heavy-haulage is on site.
Melbourne-metropolitan
20 Sep, 2018 - 12:06 PM
20 Sep, 2018 - 12:07 PM
lanes closed inbound - Vehicle Collision
Middle lane closed both directions near Linlithgow Avenue due to a collision. Police on site. Traffic slow going both directions on the approach.
Port-phillip
Melbourne-metropolitan
19 Sep, 2018 - 10:05 AM
19 Sep, 2018 - 10:07 AM
Traffic Alert - Emergency Works
Gas works near Graham Street.
Eastbound left lane is closed.
The speed limit is set at 40km/h.
Works are due to finish at 2.30pm.
Melbourne-metropolitan
19 Sep, 2018 - 7:21 AM
19 Sep, 2018 - 7:25 AM
lanes closed inbound - Vehicle Collision
A collision has blocked the left lane heading inbound before Kings Way.
Melbourne-metropolitan
18 Sep, 2018 - 2:17 PM
18 Sep, 2018 - 2:19 PM
Traffic Alert - Emergency Works
Left-turn lane from Peel St onto Victoria St is closed, due to works.
Speed limit set at 40km/h. Works expected to finish by 3.30pm.
Port-phillip
Melbourne-metropolitan
19 Nov, 2018 - 9:22 AM
lanes closed northbound - Emergency Works
Right lane is closed northbound in Canterbury Road due to water works.
Speed set at 40km/h.
Works are due to be completed at 3.30pm.
Melbourne-metropolitan
20 Nov, 2018 - 6:36 AM
20 Nov, 2018 - 6:37 AM
Traffic Alert - Emergency Works
Left-hand lane closed citybound near Stanley Street due to a burst water main.
Works due to be completed by 3pm.
Melbourne-metropolitan
20 Nov, 2018 - 1:34 PM
20 Nov, 2018 - 1:36 PM
Traffic Alert - Emergency Works
Centre lane closed westbound near Jolimont Road due to emergency water works.
Speed set to 40km/h.
Works due to be completed by 3.30pm.
Stonnington
Melbourne-metropolitan
20 Nov, 2018 - 2:55 PM
Road Closed - Vehicle Collision
The intersection of Punt Road and Toorak Road has been closed in all directions, following a serious collision.
Drivers should plan ahead to find an alternative for the afternoon peak.
Use Queens Road or St Kilda Road instead of Punt Road. Alexandra Avenue, Commercial Road and High Street are good alternatives to Toorak Road.
Port-phillip
Melbourne-metropolitan
20 Nov, 2018 - 4:39 PM
20 Nov, 2018 - 4:40 PM
lanes closed outbound - Flood
Left lane is closed outbound on Queens Road near Arthur Street, due to flooding. Two lanes remain open.
Never drive into flood water.
Port-phillip
Melbourne-metropolitan
20 Nov, 2018 - 4:47 PM
20 Nov, 2018 - 4:48 PM
lanes closed outbound - Flood
Left lane closed outbound at High Street, due to flash flooding.
Never drive through flood water.
Melbourne-metropolitan
20 Nov, 2018 - 4:59 PM
lanes closed eastbound - Flood
All lanes closed eastbound under the rail bridge, due to flooding. All traffic must turn south onto Wurundjeri Way. Westbound lanes are all open. Allow extra time.
Melbourne-metropolitan
20 Nov, 2018 - 6:17 PM
lanes closed southbound - Flood
Left lane closed outbound under the West Gate Freeway, due to flooding.
Never drive into flood water.
Melbourne-metropolitan
21 Nov, 2018 - 5:53 PM
lanes closed inbound - Vehicle Breakdown
Left lane closed inbound near Montague Street, due to a breakdown.
Port-phillip
Melbourne-metropolitan
22 Nov, 2018 - 10:16 AM
Traffic Alert - Emergency Works
Left-hand lane closed inbound near Richardson Street for NBN works.
Speed set to 40km/h.
Works due to be completed by 3.30pm.
Yarra
Melbourne-metropolitan
13 Sep, 2018 - 12:48 PM
13 Sep, 2018 - 12:49 PM
Traffic Alert - Emergency Works
Left lane is closed citybound near Cremorne Street, due to works.
Speed limit set at 40km/h. Works expected to finish by 3.30pm.
Yarra
Melbourne-metropolitan
23 Nov, 2018 - 1:02 PM
23 Nov, 2018 - 1:08 PM
Town Roads Closed - Emergency Works
Roadworks outbound on Victoria Parade near Lansdowne Street with the left-hand lane closed.
Speed set at 40km/h.
Yarra
Melbourne-metropolitan
23 Nov, 2018 - 3:48 PM
23 Nov, 2018 - 4:43 PM
Road Closed - Emergency Incident
Brunton Avenue closed for tonights T20 cricket at the MCG.
There will be extra pedestrian traffic around the ground.
Melbourne-metropolitan
12 Sep, 2018 - 5:49 PM
12 Sep, 2018 - 5:53 PM
lanes closed eastbound - Fire
All lanes closed eastbound on Flinders Street between Spencer Street and King Street, due to a fire. Emergency services are on site. Expect delays, and try to avoid the area if possible. Try Collins Street, or Clarendon Street onto City Road through Southbank.
Melbourne-metropolitan
12 Sep, 2018 - 10:50 AM
12 Sep, 2018 - 10:55 AM
Traffic Alert - Emergency Works
Left lane closed eastbound at Bouverie St, for pavement works.
Speed limit set at 40km/h. Works expected to finish by 3.30pm.
Melbourne-metropolitan
25 Nov, 2018 - 12:00 AM
4 Dec, 2018 - 12:00 AM
Sporting/Social Event - road closed
Event from 12:00 AM to 12:00 AM. Event speed limit 40 km/h. Traffic delay 0 to 5 min.
Melbourne-metropolitan
11 Sep, 2018 - 12:14 PM
11 Sep, 2018 - 12:15 PM
Traffic Alert - Emergency Works
Left lane is closed westbound near Graham Street, due to works.
Speed limit set at 40km/h. Works expected to finish by 3.30pm.
Melbourne-metropolitan
26 Nov, 2018 - 12:44 PM
26 Nov, 2018 - 12:46 PM
Traffic Alert - Emergency Works
Left lane closed outbound at Exploration Lane for NBN works.
Speed set at 40 km/h.
Works to be completed by 3.30pm.
Melbourne-metropolitan
26 Nov, 2018 - 1:06 PM
26 Nov, 2018 - 1:08 PM
Traffic Alert - Emergency Works
Left lane closed citybound near Batman Avenue for works.
Speed set at 40 km/h.
Works to be completed by 3.30pm.
Melbourne-metropolitan
26 Nov, 2018 - 1:24 PM
lanes closed inbound - Vehicle Breakdown
Middle lane closed inbound under the Bolte Bridge overpass, due to a van breakdown. Traffic heading towards the Burnley Tunnel is down to one lane at that point with delays back to Williamstown Road.
Yarra
Melbourne-metropolitan
27 Nov, 2018 - 9:15 AM
27 Nov, 2018 - 9:16 AM
lanes closed inbound - Emergency Works
Left lane closed inbound on Hoddle St at Erin St due to emergency works. Speed set to 40km until 3.30pm
Melbourne-metropolitan
27 Nov, 2018 - 9:55 AM
27 Nov, 2018 - 9:56 AM
lanes closed westbound - Emergency Works
Left lane closed west bound on Olympic Bvd opposite Rod Laver Arena for emergency works. Speed set at 40km until 3.30pm
Melbourne-metropolitan
8 Sep, 2018 - 11:24 AM
8 Sep, 2018 - 11:26 AM
Traffic Alert - Emergency Works
Water works near Stokenhold Mews.
Left lane is closed westbound.
The speed limit is set at 40km/h.
Works are due to finish at 3.00pm.
Melbourne-metropolitan
28 Nov, 2018 - 10:11 AM
lanes closed westbound - Emergency Works
The left lane is closed west bound on Olympic Boulevard near Batman Avenue for emergency works. Speed set at 40km until 3.30pm.
Yarra
Melbourne-metropolitan
28 Nov, 2018 - 11:17 AM
28 Nov, 2018 - 11:19 AM
Traffic Alert - Emergency Works
Lane restrictions on Victoria Parade at Nicholson Street for emergency works. Speed set at 40km until 3.30pm.
Melbourne-metropolitan
7 Sep, 2018 - 8:56 AM
7 Sep, 2018 - 8:57 AM
Road Closed - Police Incident
Abeckett St is closed in both directions between Queen St and Elizabeth St, due to a Police incident. We don't know when the road will re-open. Please steer clear of the area and seek an alternative route.
Yarra
Melbourne-metropolitan
29 Nov, 2018 - 12:24 PM
Traffic Alert - Emergency Works
Left lanes and some turning lanes closed eastbound and northbound at the intersection of Victoria Parade and Nicholson Street, due to works.
Speed limit set at 40km/h. Works expected to finish by 3pm.
Melbourne-metropolitan
29 Nov, 2018 - 12:25 PM
29 Nov, 2018 - 12:29 PM
Traffic Alert - Emergency Works
Left lane closed northbound between Little Bourke Street and Bourke Street for emergency gas works.
Speed set at 40km/h.
Works to be completed by 3.30pm.
Port-phillip
Melbourne-metropolitan
30 Nov, 2018 - 9:56 AM
30 Nov, 2018 - 9:59 AM
lanes closed outbound - Vehicle Collision
The centre carriageway is blocked outbound on St Kilda Road near Dorcas Street following a collision. Trams on route 16, 3, 5, 6, 64, 67, 72 and 8 also affected. Delays on the approach.
Yarra
Melbourne-metropolitan
30 Nov, 2018 - 1:58 PM
Traffic Alert - Emergency Works
Left lane closed eastbound near Nicholson Street for utility works.
Speed set at 40km/h.
Works to be completed by 3:30pm.
Melbourne-metropolitan
30 Nov, 2018 - 3:11 PM
30 Nov, 2018 - 3:13 PM
lanes closed inbound - Vehicle Breakdown
The left lane inbound on the West Gate Freeway closed with a broken-down truck at the end of the Montague Street on-ramp.
Speed set at 40km/h.
Incident Management crews on site.
Allow extra time heading towards the Burnley Tunnel.
Melbourne-metropolitan
30 Nov, 2018 - 4:25 PM
30 Nov, 2018 - 4:30 PM
lanes closed outbound - Vehicle Breakdown
Left lane closed at the end of Kings Way entry ramp to the West Gate Freeway outbound due to breakdown.
Citylink incident respons on site.
Port-phillip
Melbourne-metropolitan
5 Sep, 2018 - 10:10 AM
5 Sep, 2018 - 10:12 AM
Traffic Alert - Emergency Works
Left-hand lane closed southbound near Louise Street for pit removal.
Speed set to 40km/h.
Works due to be completed by 2pm.
Port-phillip
Melbourne-metropolitan
4 Sep, 2018 - 11:44 AM
4 Sep, 2018 - 11:45 AM
Traffic Alert - Emergency Works
The left turning lane from Williamstown Rd into Graham St westbound is closed, for water works.
Speed limit set at 40km/h. Works expected to finish by 3.30pm.
Melbourne-metropolitan
3 Sep, 2018 - 8:53 AM
3 Sep, 2018 - 8:56 AM
lanes closed inbound - Vehicle Collision
Collision clearing inbound near The Bolte Bridge. 3 vehicles now in the left-hand emergency lane. Expect delays past the scene.
Yarra
Melbourne-metropolitan
3 Dec, 2018 - 12:20 PM
3 Dec, 2018 - 3:12 PM
Traffic Alert - Emergency Works
Left hand lane closed eastbound near Hoddle Street for water works.
Speed set at 40km/h.
Works have been extended to 4pm.
Melbourne-metropolitan
3 Dec, 2018 - 1:02 PM
3 Dec, 2018 - 1:07 PM
lanes closed eastbound - Vehicle Breakdown
The middle lane of the Burnley Tunnel blocked by a broken-down truck. Incident Management crew on site. Delays on the West Gate Freeway past the Bolte.
Speed set at 40km/h.
Melbourne-metropolitan
3 Dec, 2018 - 6:43 PM
lanes closed outbound - Vehicle Breakdown
Left lane closed outbound near the Bolte, due to a breakdown. Citylink incident management crews are on site.
Melbourne-metropolitan
4 Dec, 2018 - 5:55 AM
4 Dec, 2018 - 5:57 AM
lanes closed westbound - Emergency Works
Two lanes closed westbuond between Swanston Street and Therry Street for emergency works. Left lane remains open. Allow extra time.
Melbourne-metropolitan
2 Sep, 2018 - 12:00 AM
Sporting/Social Event - 2 lanes closed southbound
Public Event 2 September 2018 - YMCA Father's Day Fun Run - Road closures include St Kilda Road (southbound service lane from Linlithgow Ave to Anzac Ave), Birdwood Ave, Linlithgow Ave and Boathouse Dve. See website for more info and drive safely, there will be lots of people walking to and from the Queen Victoria Gardens.
Melbourne-metropolitan
1 Sep, 2018 - 9:57 AM
1 Sep, 2018 - 9:59 AM
Road Closed - Emergency Works
Resurfacing works have closed Flinders Street, in between Kings Way and Elizabeth Street heading eastbound. Please seek an alternate route.
Melbourne-metropolitan
5 Dec, 2018 - 8:08 AM
5 Dec, 2018 - 8:11 AM
lanes closed eastbound - Emergency Works
Left lane eastbound closed near King Street for works.
Speed set at 40km/h.
Allow extra time.
Melbourne-metropolitan
5 Dec, 2018 - 8:20 AM
5 Dec, 2018 - 8:23 AM
lanes closed eastbound - Vehicle Breakdown
Left lane blocked eastbound by a broken-down truck at Swanston Street.
Mechanic on site.
Allow extra time
Melbourne-metropolitan
5 Dec, 2018 - 4:36 PM
lanes closed inbound - Vehicle Breakdown
Right hand lane closed inbound just before Ingles Street due to a brokendown vehicle.
Port-phillip
Melbourne-metropolitan
6 Dec, 2018 - 10:20 AM
6 Dec, 2018 - 10:23 AM
Traffic Alert - Vehicle Collision
A collision involving a tram and car is blocking the centre carriageway at Commercial Road.
The right turn lane from Commercial Road onto St Kilda Road city-bound restricted.
Tram services are also affected.
Port-phillip
Melbourne-metropolitan
6 Dec, 2018 - 11:09 AM
6 Dec, 2018 - 11:13 AM
Road Closed - Emergency Works
Northbound closed from Plummer Street due to a burst watermain.
Speed set at 40km/h.
Works to be completed by 3.30pm.
Melbourne-metropolitan
29 Aug, 2018 - 1:02 PM
29 Aug, 2018 - 1:04 PM
Traffic Alert - Emergency Works
NBN works near William Street.
Eastbound left lane is closed.
The speed limit is set at 40km/h.
Works are due to finish at 3.30pm.
Yarra
Melbourne-metropolitan
29 Aug, 2018 - 12:33 PM
29 Aug, 2018 - 12:34 PM
Traffic Alert - Emergency Works
NBN works near Napier Street.
Eastbound left lane is closed.
The speed limit is set at 40km/h.
Works are due to finish at 3.30pm.
Port-phillip
Melbourne-metropolitan
8 Dec, 2018 - 11:49 AM
8 Dec, 2018 - 11:51 AM
Road Closed - Emergency Incident
Graham st has been closed due to Gas leak, Emerg services onsite.
Please avoid the area.
Yarra
Melbourne-metropolitan
27 Aug, 2018 - 12:02 PM
27 Aug, 2018 - 12:05 PM
Traffic Alert - Emergency Works
Left-hand lane closed inbound near Gertrude Street for NBN works.
Speed set to 40km/h.
Works due to be completed by 3pm
Melbourne-metropolitan
10 Dec, 2018 - 4:48 PM
Traffic Alert - Emergency Incident
Traffic lights are flashing amber at the intersection of Wellington Parade and Clarendon Street. Techs are working to resolve the issue.
Melbourne-metropolitan
10 Dec, 2018 - 5:41 PM
10 Dec, 2018 - 5:43 PM
lanes closed inbound - Vehicle Breakdown
Left lane's closed on the inbound exit to Kings Way, due to a breakdown. Citylink incident response are on the way.
Yarra
Melbourne-metropolitan
25 Aug, 2018 - 12:44 PM
25 Aug, 2018 - 12:47 PM
lanes closed inbound - Vehicle Collision
Two left-hand lanes closed inbound on the Citylink near Church Street due to a collision. Emergency services are on site. Delays are building.
Melbourne-metropolitan
12 Dec, 2018 - 4:30 PM
lanes closed outbound - Vehicle Breakdown
Left hand lane closed outbound near Ingles Street due to break down.
Yarra
Melbourne-metropolitan
24 Aug, 2018 - 6:52 AM
24 Aug, 2018 - 6:54 AM
Traffic Alert - Emergency Works
Left-hand lane blocked southbound near Egan Street for power works.
Speed set to 40km/h.
Works due to be completed by 9:30am.
Melbourne-metropolitan
13 Dec, 2018 - 7:29 AM
13 Dec, 2018 - 7:35 AM
lanes closed inbound - Vehicle Collision
Two lanes are blocked inbound just before La Trobe Street due to a collision. Emergency services are on scene. Only the right lane is open to traffic.
Consider Spencer or William Streets as alternatives if you're heading in the city.
Melbourne-metropolitan
13 Dec, 2018 - 9:28 AM
13 Dec, 2018 - 9:29 AM
Traffic Alert - Emergency Incident
Traffic lights are flashing amber at Lonsdale Street due to a fault. Drive with caution through the area.
Port-phillip
Melbourne-metropolitan
13 Dec, 2018 - 1:15 PM
13 Dec, 2018 - 4:32 PM
lanes closed southbound - Flood
Left lane closed south bound on Montague Street under the West Gate Freeway due to flooding. Two lanes remain open. Delays on approach.
Melbourne-metropolitan
14 Dec, 2018 - 1:19 PM
lanes closed inbound - Vehicle Collision
left hand lane closed inbound near Power Street due tor a broken down vehicle. Two lanes remain open. Incident response unit on scene.
Port-phillip
Melbourne-metropolitan
14 Dec, 2018 - 6:32 PM
14 Dec, 2018 - 7:07 PM
lanes closed outbound - Flood
Two lanes closed outbound, following flooding. Cars caught in the floodwaters need to be removed from the running lanes before the road can be fully re-opened. Avoid the area and never drive into floodwaters.
