Traffic Incidents related to West Gate Freeway (M1), Melbourne, VIC
Melbourne-metropolitan
20 Jan, 2020 - 2:34 PM
20 Jan, 2020 - 2:35 PM
lanes closed eastbound - Vehicle Collision
Right lane blocked eastbound at Queen Street due to a collision. Left lane remains open. Police are attending.
Melbourne-metropolitan
11 Mar, 2020 - 8:56 AM
lanes closed inbound - Vehicle Collision
Right lane closed inbound just after Todd Road due to a collision. Transurban incident management crew have been called. Allow extra time.
Melbourne-metropolitan
11 Mar, 2020 - 10:02 AM
11 Mar, 2020 - 10:03 AM
Traffic Alert - Vehicle Collision
Police are directing traffic at the Batman Avenue/Exhibition Street intersection due to a collision. Consider alternatives. Allow extra time.
Melbourne-metropolitan
11 Mar, 2020 - 1:04 PM
11 Mar, 2020 - 1:06 PM
lanes closed outbound - Vehicle Collision
Both lanes of the outer carriageway blocked outbound at Linlithgow Avenue due to a collision. Left lane of Linlithgow Avenue also blocked westbound.
Melbourne-metropolitan
11 Mar, 2020 - 5:09 PM
11 Mar, 2020 - 5:12 PM
Traffic Alert - Emergency Incident
Victoria Police is directing traffic at the intersection of La Trobe Street and Queen Street in the Melbourne CBD. Please follow their direction.
Melbourne-metropolitan
19 Jan, 2020 - 12:00 AM
Sporting/Social Event - expect delays
Public Event, Alexandra Gardens Sunday 19 January. Expect delays around Boathouse Drive, take care as there will be additional pedestrians in the precinct. Event from 07:00 AM to 11:00 PM.
Melbourne-metropolitan
12 Mar, 2020 - 2:40 PM
12 Mar, 2020 - 2:58 PM
lanes closed outbound - Vehicle Breakdown
Left lane closed outbound near the Todd Road service station, due to a breakdown. Three lanes remain open with speed set at 40km/h.
Melbourne-metropolitan
12 Mar, 2020 - 4:07 PM
lanes closed inbound - Vehicle Breakdown
Second right lane closed inbound before the Bolte Bridge, due to a breakdown. Speed is set at 40km/h.
Port-phillip
Melbourne-metropolitan
16 Jan, 2020 - 4:53 AM
16 Jan, 2020 - 6:27 AM
Traffic Alert - Emergency Works
Montague Street outbound has reopened between Munro Street and Normanby Road following a burst water main. One lane remains closed.
Port-phillip
Melbourne-metropolitan
15 Jan, 2020 - 9:37 AM
15 Jan, 2020 - 9:40 AM
lanes closed outbound - Emergency Works
There is no access to Montague Street for exiting outbound traffic on the West Gate Freeway due to a burst water main. Works expected to continue through the afternoon peak. Consider alternatives.
Port-phillip
Melbourne-metropolitan
15 Jan, 2020 - 8:26 AM
15 Jan, 2020 - 8:30 AM
lanes closed southbound - Emergency Works
Montague Street is closed southbound between Munro Street and Normanby Road, due to a burst water main.
South East Water are directing traffic around the closure. Allow plenty of extra time through the area.
Melbourne-metropolitan
16 Mar, 2020 - 6:31 AM
16 Mar, 2020 - 6:33 AM
Traffic Alert - Emergency Works
Left lane closed southbound just after Bourke Street due to roadworks. Speed set to 40km/h. Works due to be completed by 6.30am.
Melbourne-metropolitan
16 Mar, 2020 - 11:49 AM
16 Mar, 2020 - 12:10 PM
lanes closed southbound - Emergency Works
Elizabeth Street closed inbound between Victoria Street and Therry Street due to emergency sewer works. Use Peel Street onto William Street instead.
Melbourne-metropolitan
18 Mar, 2020 - 7:00 AM
18 Mar, 2020 - 7:01 AM
lanes closed inbound - Vehicle Breakdown
Left lane closed inbound at the start of the Todd Road exit due to a truck breakdown. Allow extra time. Transurban incident management crew have been called to assist.
Port-phillip
Melbourne-metropolitan
20 Mar, 2020 - 6:27 AM
20 Mar, 2020 - 6:28 AM
lanes closed inbound - Vehicle Breakdown
Left lane closed inbound due to a breakdown. Allow extra time.
Port-phillip
Melbourne-metropolitan
11 Jan, 2020 - 12:00 AM
12 Jan, 2021 - 12:00 AM
Sporting/Social Event - lanes closed eastbound
Event 11 January 2020 - Plummer Street, one eastbound lane closed from 10:00 PM to 04:00 AM. Event speed limit 40 km/h. Traffic delay 0 to 5 min.
Melbourne-metropolitan
20 Mar, 2020 - 8:12 AM
20 Mar, 2020 - 8:13 AM
lanes closed southbound - Vehicle Breakdown
Right lane closed southbound at Lonsdale Street due to a breakdown. Allow extra time.
Melbourne-metropolitan
20 Mar, 2020 - 4:26 PM
lanes closed inbound - Vehicle Breakdown
Left lane closed just before the Burnley tunnel, due to a breakdown. Two lanes remain open with speed set at 40km/h.
Melbourne-metropolitan
10 Jan, 2020 - 2:28 PM
10 Jan, 2020 - 2:34 PM
Road Closed - Emergency Incident
All lanes are closed at the Peel Street round-a-bout in West Melbourne due to tram wires coming down. Peel Street is closed both ways between Victoria St and Dudley Street. Dudley Street is closed both ways between Peel Street and King Street. William Street is closed both ways between Dudley Street and Franklin Street. Avoid the area and allow extra time.
Melbourne-metropolitan
9 Jan, 2020 - 10:26 AM
9 Jan, 2020 - 10:30 AM
lanes closed southbound - Vehicle Collision
Police are diverting southbound traffic at Lonsdale Street due to a collision near Little Bourke Street.
Use King Street or Queen Street instead. Allow extra time.
Port-phillip
Melbourne-metropolitan
23 Mar, 2020 - 5:17 PM
lanes closed outbound - Vehicle Collision
Right lane closed on the outbound entry ramp from Kings Way to the West Gate Freeway. Transurban's incident management crews attending. One lane remains open. Please merge safely.
Melbourne-metropolitan
6 Jan, 2020 - 10:56 AM
6 Jan, 2020 - 10:57 AM
lanes closed westbound - Emergency Incident
Left lane closed between Russell Street and Exhibition Street due to a building fire. Emergency services are on scene. Allow extra time.
Melbourne-metropolitan
6 Jan, 2020 - 6:25 AM
6 Jan, 2020 - 6:26 AM
Traffic Alert - Emergency Incident
Traffic lights are flashing amber at Flinders Street due to a fault. Police are directing traffic. Drive with caution.
Port-phillip
Melbourne-metropolitan
26 Mar, 2020 - 5:20 AM
26 Mar, 2020 - 5:21 AM
lanes closed outbound - Vehicle Collision
All outbound (southbound) lanes are closed just before Canterbury Road due to a collision. Emergency services are on scene with police directing traffic. Consider alternatives. Allow extra time.
Melbourne-metropolitan
26 Mar, 2020 - 6:34 AM
lanes closed inbound - Vehicle Collision
Middle lane closed inbound just after the Bolte Bridge due to a collision. Emergency services are on scene. Allow extra time.
Melbourne-metropolitan
26 Mar, 2020 - 4:43 PM
lanes closed inbound - Vehicle Collision
Left lane blocked inbound at Power Street, due to a collision. Emergency services attending.
Melbourne-metropolitan
3 Jan, 2020 - 12:10 PM
3 Jan, 2020 - 12:17 PM
lanes closed outbound - Emergency Works
Two lanes closed outbound and one lane closed inbound on the Bolte Bridge, due to emergency maintenance works. Outbound speeds down to 40km/h and inbound speeds set at 60km/h. Obey overhead signals and allow extra time.
Port-phillip
Melbourne-metropolitan
31 Dec, 2019 - 5:35 AM
31 Dec, 2019 - 5:38 AM
Road Closed - Fire
MFB are attending a building fire. The road is closed. Alternate route is Ingles St and Graham St.
Melbourne-metropolitan
31 Dec, 2019 - 12:00 AM
1 Jan, 2020 - 12:00 AM
Sporting/Social Event - road closed
Melbourne New Year's Eve Celebrations 2020 Event. Various Melbourne CBD and Docklands roads closed. Use detours. Expect traffic delay 6 to 10 min. Obey Victoria Police direction.
Melbourne-metropolitan
31 Dec, 2019 - 12:00 AM
1 Jan, 2020 - 12:00 AM
Sporting/Social Event - road closed
Event from 04:00 PM to 05:00 AM. Event speed limit 40 km/h. Traffic delay 6 to 10 min.
Melbourne-metropolitan
30 Dec, 2019 - 6:40 PM
30 Dec, 2019 - 6:43 PM
lanes closed eastbound - Vehicle Collision
Left lane closed eastbound at Wurundjeri Way, due to a collision. Also the left turning lane from Wurundjeri Way onto Flinders also closed. Victoria Police on scene. Allow extra time.
Melbourne-metropolitan
2 Apr, 2020 - 6:13 AM
2 Apr, 2020 - 6:14 AM
Traffic Alert - Emergency Incident
Traffic lights on flash at Little Collins Street due to a fault. Drive with caution through through the intersection.
Melbourne-metropolitan
2 Apr, 2020 - 5:34 PM
Traffic Alert - Emergency Works
Traffic lights blacked out at the intersection with Swanston Street. Please slow down and give way. Trams also cross this intersection. Technicians are en route.
Melbourne-metropolitan
3 Apr, 2020 - 4:15 AM
3 Apr, 2020 - 4:17 AM
lanes closed northbound - Emergency Incident
A fire has closed the Charles Grimes Bridge (Wurundjeri Way) North bound. Please seek alternate route.
Melbourne-metropolitan
6 Apr, 2020 - 7:26 AM
6 Apr, 2020 - 10:42 AM
lanes closed outbound - Emergency Works
Left lanes closed outbound near Montague Street for emergency repairs to a pit lid. Transurban incident management crew on site. Speed set to 40km/h. Allow extra time.
Melbourne-metropolitan
23 Dec, 2019 - 5:33 AM
23 Dec, 2019 - 5:34 AM
Traffic Alert - Emergency Works
Right lane closed southbound near Little Collins Street for power works.
Speed set to 40km/h.
Works to be completed by 7am.
Melbourne-metropolitan
8 Apr, 2020 - 7:45 AM
8 Apr, 2020 - 7:46 AM
Traffic Alert - Emergency Works
Left lane closed southbound near Bourke Street for water works. Speed set to 40km/h. Works due to be completed by 11am.
Melbourne-metropolitan
23 Dec, 2019 - 12:00 AM
25 Dec, 2019 - 12:00 AM
Sporting/Social Event - road closed
Event from 05:00 AM to 05:00 AM. Event speed limit 40 km/h. Traffic delay 6 to 10 min.
Melbourne-metropolitan
19 Dec, 2019 - 5:24 PM
lanes closed outbound - Vehicle Collision
Right lane closed southbound under the West Gate Freeway, due to a collision. The northbound right-turn onto the West Gate Freeway inbound is also blocked. Please merge safely and follow the direction of emergency services.
Melbourne-metropolitan
19 Dec, 2019 - 2:34 PM
19 Dec, 2019 - 2:37 PM
lanes closed inbound - Vehicle Breakdown
Left lane closed inbound over Montague Street, due to a broken-down truck. Three lanes are open with speed set at 40km/h. Obey the overhead signals and merge safely.
Melbourne-metropolitan
19 Dec, 2019 - 2:04 PM
lanes closed inbound - Vehicle Collision
Three lanes closed inbound at the base of the West Gate Bridge near Todd Road, due to a collision. Two lanes are open with speed set at 40km/h. Delays are building rapidly. Please obey the overhead signals and merge safely.
Melbourne-metropolitan
18 Dec, 2019 - 4:10 PM
lanes closed westbound - Vehicle Collision
All westbound lanes closed near Village Street, due to a broken-down bus. Please follow the direction of emergency services. Consider using La Trobe Street instead.
Melbourne-metropolitan
18 Dec, 2019 - 11:23 AM
18 Dec, 2019 - 11:24 AM
lanes closed inbound - Vehicle Breakdown
Second right lane closed inbound before the Bolte Bridge due to a breakdown. Speed set to 40km/h. Transurban incident management crew called to the scene. Allow extra time.
Melbourne-metropolitan
18 Dec, 2019 - 8:59 AM
18 Dec, 2019 - 9:00 AM
lanes closed westbound - Emergency Incident
Left lane closed westbound just after King Street due to a car fire, now under control. Emergency services remain on scene. Allow extra time.
Melbourne-metropolitan
18 Dec, 2019 - 7:39 AM
18 Dec, 2019 - 7:40 AM
lanes closed inbound - Vehicle Breakdown
Middle lane closed inbound just after the Bolte Bridge due to a truck breakdown. Allow extra time. Speed set to 40km/h.
Melbourne-metropolitan
17 Dec, 2019 - 6:22 PM
17 Dec, 2019 - 6:23 PM
lanes closed outbound - Vehicle Breakdown
One middle lane closed outbound before Montague St due to a broken down truck. Three lanes remain open. Allow extra time.
Port-phillip
Melbourne-metropolitan
17 Dec, 2019 - 3:34 PM
17 Dec, 2019 - 3:36 PM
lanes closed inbound - Vehicle Collision
Right lane closed due to a truck stuck under the rail bridge. One lane remains open. Delays are building fast. Allow extra time.
Melbourne-metropolitan
15 Apr, 2020 - 9:45 AM
15 Apr, 2020 - 9:46 AM
Traffic Alert - Emergency Works
Left lane closed northbound near Victoria Street for water works. Speed set to 40km/h. Works due to be completd by 3.30pm.
Port-phillip
Melbourne-metropolitan
14 Dec, 2019 - 2:52 PM
14 Dec, 2019 - 2:55 PM
Traffic Alert - Vehicle Collision
Heavy delays in the area due to a serious collison. Please avoid the area and seek alternative route.
Melbourne-metropolitan
17 Apr, 2020 - 3:49 PM
17 Apr, 2020 - 3:51 PM
lanes closed inbound - Vehicle Breakdown
Left lane closed inbound prior to the Burnley Tunnel entrances, due to a truck breakdown. Heavy haulage and Transurban's incident management team are attending. Two lanes remain open with speed set at 40km/h. Please merge safely.
Melbourne-metropolitan
11 Dec, 2019 - 3:19 PM
11 Dec, 2019 - 3:20 PM
lanes closed inbound - Vehicle Breakdown
Left lane closed inbound on the Kings Way exit ramp, due to a truck breakdown. One lane remains open with speeds down to 40km/h. Allow extra time.
Melbourne-metropolitan
11 Dec, 2019 - 11:39 AM
11 Dec, 2019 - 11:42 AM
lanes closed outbound - Vehicle Collision
Left lane closed on the Bolte Bridge towards the Burnley Tunnel, due to a collision. One lane remains open with speeds down to 40km/h. Drive safely and allow extra time.
Melbourne-metropolitan
11 Dec, 2019 - 7:20 AM
11 Dec, 2019 - 7:22 AM
lanes closed northbound - Emergency Works
Peel Street, North Melbourne is closed outbound from Queensberry Street to the Haymarket Roundabout for daytime crane works today until 4pm. Use Queensberry and Elizabeth streets to reach the Haymarket roundabout. Allow extra time.
Melbourne-metropolitan
11 Dec, 2019 - 6:49 AM
11 Dec, 2019 - 6:50 AM
lanes closed inbound - Vehicle Breakdown
The left lane is closed inbound on the Bolte Bridge inbound entry ramp to the West Gate Freeway due to a breakdown. Transurban incident management crew are on scene. Speed set to 40km/h.
Melbourne-metropolitan
20 Apr, 2020 - 2:50 PM
20 Apr, 2020 - 2:51 PM
lanes closed inbound - Vehicle Breakdown
Left lane closed inbound after Todd Road, due to a broken-down truck. Speed is set at 40km/h. A mechanic is en route.
Melbourne-metropolitan
10 Dec, 2019 - 4:33 PM
10 Dec, 2019 - 4:35 PM
lanes closed inbound - Vehicle Collision
Right lane closedon the Kings Way/Montague Street inbound exit ramp, due to a collision. One lane remains open. Delays are building fast, allow extra time.
Melbourne-metropolitan
10 Dec, 2019 - 1:09 PM
10 Dec, 2019 - 1:11 PM
lanes closed northbound - Emergency Works
Peel Street, North Melbourne is closed outbound from Queensberry Street to the Haymarket Roundabout for daytime crane works today until 4pm. Use Queensberry and Elizabeth streets to reach the Haymarket roundabout. A similar closure takes place Wednesday 11 December. Plan ahead. #victraffic
