Traffic Incidents related to West Gate Freeway (M1), Melbourne, VIC

Melbourne-metropolitan
25 Aug, 2020 - 9:44 AM
25 Aug, 2020 - 9:45 AM
Traffic Alert - Emergency Works
Left lane closed outbound near Roden Street for power works. Speed set to 40km/h. Works due to be completed by 3.30pm.
Melbourne-metropolitan
25 Aug, 2020 - 6:13 PM
25 Aug, 2020 - 6:18 PM
lanes closed westbound - Vehicle Collision
Two lanes closed westbound at Russell Street, due to a collision. Two lanes also blocked southbound on Russell Street. Follow the direction of police.
Melbourne-metropolitan
1 Jul, 2020 - 4:39 PM
1 Jul, 2020 - 5:01 PM
lanes closed inbound - Vehicle Collision
Right lane closed on the inbound exit to Kings Way, due to a car fire. Traffic can exit in the left lane.
Melbourne-metropolitan
26 Aug, 2020 - 1:10 PM
27 Aug, 2020 - 9:54 AM
lanes closed westbound - Emergency Works
The right lanes remains closed westbound and speed reduced to 40km/h near Eades St for emergency water works. Two lanes are open.
Yarra
Melbourne-metropolitan
26 Aug, 2020 - 1:32 PM
lanes closed inbound - Vehicle Breakdown
Two left lanes closed inbound near the Church Street bridge, due to a broken-down truck. Speed set at 40km/h. Transurban's incident management crew are assisting.
Melbourne-metropolitan
27 Aug, 2020 - 8:40 AM
27 Aug, 2020 - 8:41 AM
Traffic Alert - Emergency Works
Left lane closed outbound near Jeffcott Street for gas works. Speed set to 40km/h. Works due to be completed by 5pm.
Melbourne-metropolitan
30 Jun, 2020 - 2:44 PM
lanes closed northbound - Vehicle Collision
Right lane closed in both directions near Flinders Lane, due to a collision. Victoria Police and Ambulance Victoria is attending. Please merge with care.
Melbourne-metropolitan
27 Aug, 2020 - 6:45 PM
27 Aug, 2020 - 6:46 PM
Road Closed - Weather
Spencer Street blocked in both directions at La Trobe Street, due to storm debis. La Trobe Street also blocked towards Docklands. Police are directing traffic. Consider using King Street instead.
Melbourne-metropolitan
27 Aug, 2020 - 8:55 PM
27 Aug, 2020 - 8:58 PM
Road Closed - Emergency Works
Emergency works to repair storm damage has Spencer Street closed in both directions between Hawke Street and Abbotsford Street. Consider King Street as an alternative. Works expected to continue into Friday morning. Allow extra time.
Port-phillip
Melbourne-metropolitan
28 Aug, 2020 - 6:09 PM
28 Aug, 2020 - 6:15 PM
Traffic Alert - Emergency Works
Gas leak at the intersection of Pickles St and Tribe St. Fire crews have restricted access to nearby local streets.
Melbourne-metropolitan
29 Jun, 2020 - 7:37 AM
29 Jun, 2020 - 7:38 AM
Traffic Alert - Emergency Incident
Traffic lights are on flash at Lonsdale Street due to a fault. Techs called. Drive with caution through the intersection.
Melbourne-metropolitan
29 Jun, 2020 - 5:21 AM
Traffic Alert - Emergency Incident
Traffic lights are on flash at Lonsdale Street due to a fault. Drive with caution through the intersection.
Melbourne-metropolitan
29 Aug, 2020 - 10:12 AM
29 Aug, 2020 - 10:15 AM
lanes closed eastbound - Emergency Works
A left lane is closed eastbound at 124 Lorimer St due to water works. Speed reduced to 40km/h. Due for completion at 3.30pm.
Port-phillip
Melbourne-metropolitan
27 Jun, 2020 - 5:09 AM
27 Jun, 2020 - 5:10 AM
Traffic Alert - Emergency Works
Lane restrictions in place as crews work to repair a burst watermain. Allow extra time.
Port-phillip
Melbourne-metropolitan
31 Aug, 2020 - 4:12 PM
31 Aug, 2020 - 4:13 PM
lanes closed eastbound - Vehicle Collision
All lanes closed at Canterbury Road for traffic heading towards Kings Way, due to a truck hitting the overhead rail bridge. Please follow the direction of emergency services. Consider using Park Street or Dorcas Street instead.
Stonnington
Melbourne-metropolitan
26 Jun, 2020 - 8:27 AM
26 Jun, 2020 - 8:28 AM
lanes closed inbound - Vehicle Breakdown
Right lane blocked inbound just before Punt Road due to a breakdown. Allow extra time.
Melbourne-metropolitan
26 Jun, 2020 - 5:21 AM
Traffic Alert - Emergency Incident
Traffic lights are out at Little Lonsdale Street due to a power fault. Citipower attending.
Melbourne-metropolitan
25 Jun, 2020 - 5:56 AM
25 Jun, 2020 - 5:57 AM
Traffic Alert - Emergency Works
Left lane closed inbound just after the West Gate Freeway for water works. Speed set to 40km/h. Works due to be completed by midday.
Melbourne-metropolitan
2 Sep, 2020 - 5:45 AM
2 Sep, 2020 - 8:03 AM
lanes closed outbound - Emergency Works
Left lane closed outbound on the Bolte Bridge entry ramp due to works. Speed set to 40km/h. Allow extra time.
Melbourne-metropolitan
24 Jun, 2020 - 4:57 PM
Traffic Alert - Emergency Incident
Traffic lights are flashing amber along Queens Street, at the intersections of La Trobe and Collins streets. Victoria Police is directing traffic. Please drive with care and prepare to stop.
Melbourne-metropolitan
24 Jun, 2020 - 4:34 PM
24 Jun, 2020 - 4:35 PM
lanes closed eastbound - Vehicle Breakdown
Eastbound lanes on Victoria Parade, Fitzroy are blocked at Nicholson Street, due to a broken-down bus. Inbound lanes of Nicholson Street are also affected. Consider taking Albert Street or Johnston Street.
Stonnington
Melbourne-metropolitan
24 Jun, 2020 - 12:36 PM
24 Jun, 2020 - 12:37 PM
lanes closed southbound - Emergency Works
Right lane closed southbound at Nicholson Street, due to emergency sewer works. Speed is set at 40km/h. Works are due to be completed by 4pm.
Melbourne-metropolitan
24 Jun, 2020 - 10:36 AM
24 Jun, 2020 - 10:39 AM
lanes closed southbound - Emergency Works
Exhibition Street is closed southbound at La Trobe Street for power works. Consider alternatives including Victoria Parade, Nicholson Street and Lonsdale Street. Or use Russell Street. Allow extra time.
Port-phillip
Melbourne-metropolitan
24 Jun, 2020 - 9:05 AM
24 Jun, 2020 - 9:07 AM
Traffic Alert - Emergency Works
Left lane closed outbound near Morbray Street for gas works. Speed set to 40km/h. Works due to be completed by 3.30pm.
Melbourne-metropolitan
5 Sep, 2020 - 12:00 AM
Sporting/Social Event - road closed
September 5 Protest. TMP set up from 06:00 AM to 06:00 PM. Obey Victoria Police directions. Follow detour. Expect traffic delay 0 to 5 min.
Melbourne-metropolitan
7 Sep, 2020 - 6:09 AM
7 Sep, 2020 - 6:10 AM
lanes closed eastbound - Vehicle Breakdown
Left lane closed in the Burnley Tunnel due to a broken down truck. Transurban incident response crew on site. Speed set to 40km/h. Allow extra time.
Port-phillip
Melbourne-metropolitan
19 Jun, 2020 - 8:16 AM
19 Jun, 2020 - 8:17 AM
lanes closed outbound - Vehicle Collision
Middle lane closed outbound at Park Street due to a collision. Police are directing traffic around the incident. Allow extra time.
Stonnington
Melbourne-metropolitan
19 Jun, 2020 - 5:44 AM
19 Jun, 2020 - 5:46 AM
lanes closed eastbound - Emergency Works
Works to repair a burst water main has clsoed the left lane east bound. Speed reduced to 40 kmh. Works are expected to finish at Midday.
Melbourne-metropolitan
18 Jun, 2020 - 8:51 PM
19 Jun, 2020 - 5:18 AM
Traffic Alert - Emergency Works
Eastbound lanes close between Queen Street and Elizabeth Street nightly between 7PM and 3AM until the second of July. Allow extra time.
Melbourne-metropolitan
18 Jun, 2020 - 2:45 PM
18 Jun, 2020 - 2:47 PM
Traffic Alert - Emergency Works
Multiple sets of traffic lights are out in North Melbourne, due to a power failure. These include Queensberry St at Chetwynd Street, Victoria Street at Chetwynd Street, and Arden Street at Errol Street. Proceed with caution through these intersections.
Melbourne-metropolitan
18 Jun, 2020 - 6:14 AM
lanes closed westbound - Vehicle Collision
Left lane closed at Adderley Street due to a collision. Emergency services are on scene. Drive with caution past the incident.
Melbourne-metropolitan
9 Sep, 2020 - 3:28 PM
lanes closed inbound - Vehicle Breakdown
Left lane closed inbound after Montague Street, due to a breakdown. Three lanes open with speed set at 40km/h. Transurban's incident management crew will assist. Please obey the overhead lane signals.
Melbourne-metropolitan
16 Jun, 2020 - 8:22 AM
16 Jun, 2020 - 8:24 AM
lanes closed inbound - Vehicle Breakdown
Right lane closed inbound just after the Bolte Bridge due to a breakdown. Transurban incident management crew are on site. Speed set to 40km/h. Allow extra time.
Melbourne-metropolitan
16 Jun, 2020 - 6:22 AM
16 Jun, 2020 - 6:24 AM
lanes closed westbound - Fire
Delays for westbound traffic after Elizabeth Street following an earlier fire. Fire under control. Traffic using the tram tracks to get around the scene. Allow extra time. Drive with caution.
Melbourne-metropolitan
12 Sep, 2020 - 10:04 AM
12 Sep, 2020 - 10:06 AM
Traffic Alert - Emergency Works
Traffic lights are out at the intersection of Spring St and Flinders St due to a power issue. Approach with caution.
Port-phillip
Melbourne-metropolitan
14 Sep, 2020 - 10:09 AM
14 Sep, 2020 - 10:10 AM
Traffic Alert - Emergency Works
Right lane closed northbound near Commercial Road for tree trimming. Speed set to 40km/h. Allow extra time.
Port-phillip
Melbourne-metropolitan
11 Jun, 2020 - 8:13 AM
lanes closed inbound - Debris
Right lane closed inbound at Beach Street due to a gravel spill. Traffic management in place. Allow extra time.
Port-phillip
Melbourne-metropolitan
10 Jun, 2020 - 3:33 PM
lanes closed inbound - Vehicle Collision
Left lane closed inbound at Albert Road, due to a collision. The left turn from Albert Road to Kings Way inbound is also closed. Please merge with care.
Melbourne-metropolitan
10 Jun, 2020 - 6:34 AM
10 Jun, 2020 - 6:35 AM
lanes closed inbound - Vehicle Collision
Left lane of the West Gate Freeway Kings Way exit ramp inbound is closed due to a collision. Transurban incident management crew are on scene. Speed set to 40km/h. Allow extra time.
Melbourne-metropolitan
9 Jun, 2020 - 3:22 PM
9 Jun, 2020 - 4:23 PM
lanes closed northbound - Emergency Works
Left lane closed northbound near Hotham Street, due to emegency sewer works. Two lanes remain open for traffic. Works are expected to continue into the evening.
Melbourne-metropolitan
9 Jun, 2020 - 7:03 AM
9 Jun, 2020 - 7:07 AM
lanes closed inbound - Vehicle Breakdown
Two right lanes are closed inbound just after Montague Street due to a breakdown. Transurban incident management crew are on site. Speed set to 40km/h. Allow extra time.
Stonnington
Melbourne-metropolitan
18 Sep, 2020 - 1:57 PM
lanes closed inbound - Vehicle Collision
Left lane blocked inbound at Chapel Street, due to a collision. Police are attending.
Yarra
Melbourne-metropolitan
7 Jun, 2020 - 5:05 PM
7 Jun, 2020 - 5:08 PM
Road Closed - Vehicle Collision
Closed in both directions between Langridge St and Victoria Pde. Due to a serious collision.
Melbourne-metropolitan
20 Sep, 2020 - 11:04 AM
20 Sep, 2020 - 11:07 AM
lanes closed southbound - Emergency Works
The left lane is closed southbound and speed has been reduced to 40km/h on Exhibition Street at Little Collins Street due to gas works. Due for completion at 3.30pm.
Melbourne-metropolitan
5 Jun, 2020 - 4:39 PM
lanes closed outbound - Vehicle Breakdown
Right lane closed on the long exit to the Bolte Bridge and Todd Road, due to a breakdown. Transurban's incident management crews are attending. Please obey the overhead signals and merge with care.
Melbourne-metropolitan
5 Jun, 2020 - 12:22 PM
5 Jun, 2020 - 12:46 PM
lanes closed inbound - Vehicle Breakdown
Left lane closed inbound just after the Bolte Bridge due to a breakdown. Transurban incident management crew called to assist. Speed set to 40km/h. Allow extra time.
Port-phillip
Melbourne-metropolitan
24 Sep, 2020 - 12:06 PM
lanes closed outbound - Debris
Left lane closed outbound on the entry from Kings Way, due to debris. Transurban's incindent management crews are performing the clean-up. Please merge with care and be patient.
Melbourne-metropolitan
2 Jun, 2020 - 2:16 PM
4 Jun, 2020 - 5:19 AM
lanes closed eastbound - Road Damage
All eastbound lanes remain closed between Queen Street and Elizabeth Street, due to road damage. Crews are on site. Use Bourke Street or Lonsdale Street as alternatives. Allow extra time.
Melbourne-metropolitan
1 Jun, 2020 - 9:24 PM
1 Jun, 2020 - 9:28 PM
Road Closed - Flood
Dudley St is closed due to flooding.
Melbourne-metropolitan
1 Jun, 2020 - 3:37 PM
1 Jun, 2020 - 4:48 PM
lanes closed westbound - Flood
Left lane outbound remains closed under the rail line in West Melbourne, due to flooding. Traffic cans still turn left onto Wurundjeri Way from the middle lanes. All other lanes now open.
Melbourne-metropolitan
1 Jun, 2020 - 5:21 AM
1 Jun, 2020 - 8:27 AM
lanes closed westbound - Emergency Works
All westbound lanes are closed at King Street due to a burst water main near Spencer Street. Emergency services are on the scene and directing traffic. Works due to be completed by 1pm. Allow extra time. Use Collins Street as an alternative.
Melbourne-metropolitan
26 Sep, 2020 - 12:36 PM
Traffic Alert - Emergency Works
Lights on flash at the intersection of Spring and Collins streets. Proceed with caution. The same rules apply as a give-way sign. Technicians notified.
Melbourne-metropolitan
28 Sep, 2020 - 12:46 PM
28 Sep, 2020 - 12:48 PM
Traffic Alert - Emergency Incident
Traffic lights are on flash at Victoria Parade due to a fault. Techs have been called to the intersection. Drive with caution.
Melbourne-metropolitan
28 Sep, 2020 - 1:57 PM
Traffic Alert - Emergency Incident
Traffic lights are blacked out at the intersection of Spencer Street and Little Bourke Street in the Melbourne CBD. Please be vigilant for other motorists and pedestrians and follow the direction of emergency services. Technicians are investigating the issue.
Melbourne-metropolitan
29 Sep, 2020 - 3:52 PM
lanes closed northbound - Vehicle Breakdown
Left lane blocked northbound at Rowena Parade, due to a breakdown. Tow truck is on the scene.
Melbourne-metropolitan
27 May, 2020 - 5:06 PM
27 May, 2020 - 5:07 PM
Traffic Alert - Emergency Works
Traffic lights are flashing amber at the intersection of Collins and Queen streets in the Melbourne CBD. Victoria Police is directing traffic. Please slow down, prepare to stop and follow their direction.
Melbourne-metropolitan
27 May, 2020 - 4:38 PM
Traffic Alert - Emergency Incident
Traffic lights are flashing amber at the intersection of Latrobe and Queen streets in the Melbourne CBD. Victoria Police is directing traffic. Please slow down, prepare to stop and follow their direction.
Melbourne-metropolitan
30 Sep, 2020 - 3:58 PM
30 Sep, 2020 - 3:59 PM
lanes closed inbound - Emergency Works
Left lane closed on the Kings Way exit ramp inbound, due to emergency works. One lane is open. Allow extra time. You could also exit at Power Street and use City Road to reach Kings Way.
Yarra
Melbourne-metropolitan
27 May, 2020 - 8:25 AM
27 May, 2020 - 9:04 AM
lanes closed eastbound - Vehicle Breakdown
The left and middle lanes are closed in the Burnley Tunnel due to a broken down truck. Transurban Incident Management on site, speed set to 40km/h.
Melbourne-metropolitan
27 May, 2020 - 6:43 AM
27 May, 2020 - 6:45 AM
lanes closed inbound - Vehicle Breakdown
Left lane closed inbound approaching the Burnley Tunnel due to a breakdown. Transurban incident management crew on site. Speed set to 40km/h. Allow extra time.