Traffic Incidents related to Western Freeway (M8), Melton, VIC
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
2 Mar, 2017 - 6:01 AM
2 Mar, 2017 - 6:06 AM
1 lane closed eastbound - Vehicle Collision
A collsion between a truck and a car entering the freeway has closed 1 lane city bound.Emergency services are in attendance.Long delays use alternate route.
Melbourne-metropolitan
2 Jul, 2020 - 8:42 AM
2 Jul, 2020 - 8:43 AM
lanes closed outbound - Vehicle Collision
Emergency services attending to an outbound collision near Troups Road. Drive with caution. Allow extra time.
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
10 Aug, 2020 - 12:41 PM
Traffic Alert - Vehicle Collision
Delays for citybound traffic, due to a collision between Leakes Road and Hopkins Road. Please slow down when driving past emergency services and follow their direction.
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
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
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
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
14 Sep, 2016 - 6:58 PM
14 Sep, 2016 - 6:59 PM
Road Closed - Flood
Road closed, please seek an alternative route.
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
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
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
10 Mar, 2021 - 4:36 PM
10 Mar, 2021 - 4:37 PM
Traffic Alert - Vehicle Collision
Delays are building outbound due to a multi-vehicle collision near Troups Road. Emergency services are on site. Allow extra time.
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
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
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
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
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
9 Aug, 2021 - 2:11 PM
lanes closed inbound - Emergency Incident
All inbound lanes closed at Leakes Road, due to a car fire. Please follow the direction of emergency services. Exit at Leakes Road, then use Greigs Road and Hopkins Road to return to the freeway.
Melbourne-metropolitan
13 Jan, 2016 - 4:19 PM
13 Jan, 2016 - 4:26 PM
1 lane closed outbound - Vehicle Collision
Right lane closed outbound at Troups Rd due to a collision. Emergency services on site. VicRoads advises motorists to allow extra time.
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
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
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
4 Nov, 2021 - 7:29 AM
4 Nov, 2021 - 7:33 AM
lanes closed inbound - Vehicle Collision
Emergency services attending to an inbound collision just after Leakes Road. Allow extra time past the incident and drive with caution. Consider using the Melton Highwy instead.
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
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
17 Dec, 2021 - 7:20 AM
17 Dec, 2021 - 7:22 AM
lanes closed inbound - Vehicle Collision
Emergency services attending to an inbound collision just after Leakes Road. Drive with caution past the incident. Consider using the Melton Highway instead.
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
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
4 May, 2015 - 2:57 PM
4 May, 2015 - 2:59 PM
Traffic Alert - Vehicle Collision
Lanes blocked westbound near Hopkins Rd due to a vehicle roll over. Emergency Services are on site. Allow extra time if travelling through the area.
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
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
7 Jul, 2022 - 7:41 AM
7 Jul, 2022 - 7:42 AM
lanes closed inbound - Vehicle Collision
The right lane is closed approaching Troups Road following a collision. Emergency crews on site, speed set to 40km/h.
Melbourne-metropolitan
30 Jan, 2015 - 3:37 PM
30 Jan, 2015 - 3:40 PM
1 lane closed outbound - Vehicle Collision
Left lane closed outbound at Troups Road due to a vehicle collision. Emergency Services are on site. Allow extra time if travelling through the area.
Melbourne-metropolitan
29 Jul, 2022 - 1:51 PM
29 Jul, 2022 - 1:52 PM
lanes closed outbound - Vehicle Collision
One lane blocked outbound after Hopkins Road, due to a jack-knifed truck. One lane is getting past emergency services. Allow extra travel time. Consider the Melton Highway.
Melbourne-metropolitan
24 Sep, 2022 - 5:32 PM
24 Sep, 2022 - 5:37 PM
lanes closed westbound - Vehicle Collision
The right lane is closed westbound near the BP Service Centre, due to a vehicle collision.
Emergency Services onsite, delays expected.
Motorists are advised to allow extra time for their journey.
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
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
