Traffic Incidents related to Western Highway (M8), Ballarat, VIC
Grampians
1 Nov, 2018 - 2:47 PM
1 Nov, 2018 - 2:49 PM
lanes closed westbound - Debris
The Western Highway is closed westbound between Forbes Road and Old Melbourne Road due to a chicken nugget spill. Please seek an alternative route and expect delays.
Grampians
14 Nov, 2018 - 4:52 PM
14 Nov, 2018 - 4:53 PM
lanes closed inbound - Vehicle Collision
All lanes closed Melbourne-bound near Black Swamp Road, due to a collision. Emergency services are on site and the air ambulance is attending.
Grampians
21 Jun, 2017 - 11:37 AM
21 Jun, 2017 - 11:38 AM
Traffic Alert - Emergency Works
Traffic alternated through open lane near Chiara Crt, for water works. Speed limit reduced to 40km/h. Works expected to finish by 2.00pm. VicRoads advises motorists to allow extra time.
Grampians
10 Dec, 2020 - 9:13 AM
10 Dec, 2020 - 9:15 AM
lanes closed northbound - Vehicle Collision
One lane closed both directions near the Western Freeway due to a collision. Emergency services directing traffic. Allow extra time.
Grampians
27 Apr, 2021 - 4:16 PM
27 Apr, 2021 - 4:17 PM
lanes closed outbound - Vehicle Collision
Delays on the Western Freeway outbound approaching Old Melbourne Road, Warrenheip due to a collision. Please follow the direction of emergency services and prepare to stop.
Grampians
5 Apr, 2022 - 12:55 AM
5 Apr, 2022 - 12:58 AM
Traffic Alert - Vehicle Collision
A collision has closed lanes west bound. Emergency services are in attendance. Delays through the area. Drive with care.
Grampians
6 Nov, 2022 - 8:30 PM
6 Nov, 2022 - 8:31 PM
Road Closed - Vehicle Collision
A truck rollover has closed the west bound lanes. Emergency services are in attendance.
Grampians
19 Aug, 2014 - 12:59 AM
19 Aug, 2014 - 1:07 AM
Road Closed - Vehicle Collision
Police have closed the Western Fwy Melbourne bound due to a car colliding with a truck.Emergency services at scene.Detour using the exit and entry ramps at Ballarat-Dayleford Rd interchange.
Grampians
8 Nov, 2013 - 12:42 PM
8 Nov, 2013 - 12:52 PM
Traffic Alert - Police Incident
Left-hand lane blocked westbound near Daylesford Road due to a police incident.Emergency Services and VicRoads Incident Response Service are on the way.Drivers travelling through the area are advised to allow extra time.
Grampians
10 Jul, 2013 - 4:13 AM
10 Jul, 2013 - 8:54 AM
All lanes closed westbound - Vehicle Collision
UPDATE - The Western Freeway is closed to westbound traffic at Ballarat-Burrumbeet Road due to a vehicle rollover.Right-hand lane eastbound is now CLOSED. Traffic is being detoured onto Ballarat-Burrumbeet Road through to Midland Highway then back onto the Western Freeway. Emergency services are on site.Drivers travelling through the area are advised to allow extra time.
