Traffic Incidents related to West Gate Freeway (M1), Melbourne, VIC
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.
Melbourne-metropolitan
14 Dec, 2020 - 2:54 PM
14 Dec, 2020 - 2:55 PM
lanes closed inbound - Vehicle Breakdown
The left lane is closed inbound before Power Street due to a broken down truck. Transurban's Incident Management crew is attending.
Melbourne-metropolitan
29 Sep, 2020 - 12:09 PM
29 Sep, 2020 - 12:10 PM
lanes closed outbound - Vehicle Collision
Two right lanes closed outbound on the West Gate Bridge due to a collision. Emergency services attending. Speed set to 40km/h. Allow extra time.
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
28 Sep, 2020 - 1:45 PM
28 Sep, 2020 - 1:52 PM
lanes closed inbound - Vehicle Breakdown
Two left lanes closed inbound on the West Gate Bridge, due to a broken-down truck. Three lanes remain open with speed set at 40km/h. Please obey the overhead signals and merge with care.
Hobsons-bay
Melbourne-metropolitan
28 Sep, 2020 - 8:45 AM
28 Sep, 2020 - 8:46 AM
Traffic Alert - Vehicle Breakdown
Left lane closed inbound on the upslope on the West Gate Bridge due to a breakdown. Speed set to 40km/h. Allow extra time.
Melbourne-metropolitan
16 Dec, 2020 - 7:04 AM
16 Dec, 2020 - 7:06 AM
lanes closed inbound - Vehicle Breakdown
The left lane is closed citybound on the West Gate Bridge due to a broken down vehicle. Transurban Incident Management on site, speed set to 40km/h
Melbourne-metropolitan
17 Dec, 2020 - 3:35 PM
17 Dec, 2020 - 3:37 PM
Traffic Alert - Emergency Works
The left lane is closed northbound prior to Collins Street due to NBN works. Due for completion after 5pm.
Melbourne-metropolitan
17 Dec, 2020 - 5:28 PM
17 Dec, 2020 - 5:30 PM
lanes closed outbound - Vehicle Breakdown
The left lane is closed outbound after Moray Street due to a broken down truck. Please merge carefully. Transurban's Incident Management crew is on the way.
Hobsons-bay
Melbourne-metropolitan
17 Dec, 2020 - 6:53 PM
17 Dec, 2020 - 6:56 PM
lanes closed outbound - Vehicle Collision
Two left lanes closed outbound on the West Gate Bridge due to a collision. Transurban's Incident Management crew is attending. Please merge carefully.
Port-phillip
Melbourne-metropolitan
18 Dec, 2020 - 2:01 PM
18 Dec, 2020 - 2:02 PM
lanes closed outbound - Emergency Works
Left lane closed to traffic bound for the Bolte Bridge/Citylink, due to maintenance works. Two lanes remain open with speed set at 40km/h
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.
Hobsons-bay
Melbourne-metropolitan
23 Sep, 2020 - 4:15 PM
lanes closed outbound - Vehicle Breakdown
Two right lanes closed outbound on the West Gate Bridge, due to a breakdown. Transurban's incident management crews are assisting. Three lanes remain open with speed set at 40km/h. Please obey the overhead signals and merge with care.
Melbourne-metropolitan
20 Dec, 2020 - 11:45 AM
20 Dec, 2020 - 11:48 AM
lanes closed inbound - Vehicle Breakdown
The left lane is closed inbound after Todd Road and speed has been reduced to 60km/h due to a broken down truck. Transurban's Incident Management crew is assisting. Please obey the overhead signals.
Melbourne-metropolitan
22 Sep, 2020 - 12:09 PM
22 Sep, 2020 - 12:10 PM
Traffic Alert - Weather
Speed has been reduced to 60km/h in both directions over the West Gate Bridge due to strong wind.
Hobsons-bay
Melbourne-metropolitan
22 Sep, 2020 - 11:27 AM
lanes closed inbound - Vehicle Breakdown
Left lane closed inbound on the West Gate Bridge, due to a broken-down Truck. Four lanes remain open with speed set at 40km/h. Transurban's incident management crews are on the way to assist. Please obey the overhead signals and merge with care.
Melbourne-metropolitan
21 Dec, 2020 - 5:51 PM
lanes closed outbound - Vehicle Breakdown
Left lane closed outbound before the bridge, due to a breakdown. Speed set at 40km/h. Transurban's Incident Management crew attending.
Hobsons-bay
Melbourne-metropolitan
22 Sep, 2020 - 9:10 AM
22 Sep, 2020 - 9:12 AM
Traffic Alert - Debris
A clean-up is underway after a garbage truck lost its load.
Melbourne-metropolitan
22 Dec, 2020 - 6:11 PM
lanes closed outbound - Vehicle Breakdown
Left lane closed outbound at the Bolte Bridge, due to a broken down truck. Three lanes remain open with speed set at 40km/h.
Hobsons-bay
Melbourne-metropolitan
17 Sep, 2020 - 8:38 AM
17 Sep, 2020 - 8:39 AM
lanes closed outbound - Vehicle Breakdown
The left lane is closed outbound on the West Gate Bridge due to a broken down vehicle. Transurban Incident Management crews en route, speed set to 40km/h.
Melbourne-metropolitan
29 Dec, 2020 - 11:03 AM
29 Dec, 2020 - 11:06 AM
lanes closed outbound - Vehicle Collision
All outbound lanes of the West Gate Freeway are closed adjacent to Montague Street due to a serious collision.
Please avoid the outbound lanes of the West Gate Freeway between the Domain Tunnel and Montague Street.
Melbourne-metropolitan
14 Sep, 2020 - 7:47 AM
14 Sep, 2020 - 7:48 AM
lanes closed outbound - Debris
Three lanes closed outbound on the West Gate Bridge due to debris on the road. Crews on site to clear it. Speed set to 40km/h. Allow extra time.
Melbourne-metropolitan
30 Dec, 2020 - 3:12 PM
30 Dec, 2020 - 3:13 PM
lanes closed outbound - Vehicle Breakdown
Right lane closed outbound at the base of the bridge, due to a breakdown after Todd Road. Transurban's incident management team on the scene.
Hobsons-bay
Melbourne-metropolitan
30 Dec, 2020 - 4:19 PM
lanes closed inbound - Vehicle Breakdown
Middle lane closed on the West Gate Bridge inbound, due to a breakdown on the up slope. Speed set at 40km/h. Please merge safely.
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
8 Sep, 2020 - 11:20 AM
8 Sep, 2020 - 11:21 AM
lanes closed outbound - Vehicle Breakdown
Left lane closed outbound on the upslope of the West Gate Bridge due to a breakdown. Speed set to 40km/h. Allow extra time.
Melbourne-metropolitan
5 Jan, 2021 - 7:43 AM
5 Jan, 2021 - 7:44 AM
Traffic Alert - Weather
Speed set to 60km/h over the West Gate Bridge due to strong, gusty winds. Drive with caution and secure loads before you travel.
Melbourne-metropolitan
5 Jan, 2021 - 4:22 PM
lanes closed outbound - Vehicle Breakdown
Left lane closed outbound between Kings Way and Montague Street, due to a breakdown. Three lanes remain open with speed set at 40km/h. Please obey the overhead signals and merge with care. Transurban's incident management crews are on the way.
Melbourne-metropolitan
4 Sep, 2020 - 8:18 AM
4 Sep, 2020 - 8:19 AM
lanes closed inbound - Vehicle Breakdown
Left lane closed inbound near Todd Road due to a breakdown. Speed set to 40km/h. Allow extra time.
Melbourne-metropolitan
3 Sep, 2020 - 2:02 PM
lanes closed outbound - Debris
Two left lane closed outbound on the West Gate Bridge, due to debris on the road. Transurban's crews are on the way to collect the debris. Please obey the overhead signals and merge with care.
Melbourne-metropolitan
2 Sep, 2020 - 1:55 PM
2 Sep, 2020 - 1:56 PM
lanes closed outbound - Vehicle Breakdown
Two left lanes closed outbound on the West Gate Bridge, due to a broken-down truck. Three lanes remain open with speed set at 40km/h. Please obey the overhead signals and merge with care.
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
1 Sep, 2020 - 11:58 AM
1 Sep, 2020 - 12:00 PM
lanes closed inbound - Vehicle Breakdown
Two left lanes closed inbound on the West Gate Bridge due to a truck breakdown. Speed set to 40km/h. Allow extra time.
Melbourne-metropolitan
31 Aug, 2020 - 2:50 PM
31 Aug, 2020 - 2:51 PM
lanes closed outbound - Vehicle Breakdown
Left lane closed outbound on the WEst Gate Bridge, due to a breakdown. Transurban's incident management crews are assisting. Four lanes remain open with speed set at 40km/h. Please obey the overhead signals and merge with care.
Melbourne-metropolitan
12 Jan, 2021 - 1:56 PM
lanes closed inbound - Police Incident
The exit from Citylink (Tullamarine Freeway) inbound to Footscray Road is closed, due to a police incident. Please plan ahead and take the earlier exit at Dynon Road, or continue to the West Gate Freeway and use Montague Street and Wurundjeri Way to reach Footscray Road.
Melbourne-metropolitan
12 Jan, 2021 - 2:27 PM
12 Jan, 2021 - 2:29 PM
lanes closed inbound - Vehicle Breakdown
Left lane closed inbound after Montague Street, due to aroken-down truck. Three lanes remain open with speed set at 40km/h.
Port-phillip
Melbourne-metropolitan
12 Jan, 2021 - 5:41 PM
12 Jan, 2021 - 5:43 PM
lanes closed northbound - Emergency Works
Northbound lanes closed between Coventry Street and York Street until 29 March 2021, to accommodate changes for outdoor dining. Bus services are also impacted in the area. Consider using Clarendon Street or Ferrars Street instead.
Melbourne-metropolitan
13 Jan, 2021 - 3:24 PM
lanes closed outbound - Vehicle Breakdown
Left lane closed outbound on the West Gate Bridge, due to a broken-down truck. Heavy haulage and Transurban's incident management crews are attending. Four lanes remain open with speed set at 40km/h. Please obey the overhead signals and merge with care.
Melbourne-metropolitan
13 Jan, 2021 - 4:19 PM
lanes closed outbound - Vehicle Collision
Two right lanes closed outbound at the start of the West Gate Bridge, due to a collision. Three lanes open with speed set at 40km/h. Please obey the overhead lane signals and merge safely.
Melbourne-metropolitan
14 Jan, 2021 - 12:00 AM
31 Dec, 2022 - 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
14 Jan, 2021 - 12:00 AM
31 Dec, 2022 - 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.
Port-phillip
Melbourne-metropolitan
14 Jan, 2021 - 6:01 AM
14 Jan, 2021 - 6:03 AM
lanes closed outbound - Vehicle Collision
Right lane closed outbound at City Road due to a collision. Police are directing traffic. Allow extra time 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.
Melbourne-metropolitan
15 Jan, 2021 - 12:00 AM
31 Dec, 2022 - 12:00 AM
Sporting/Social Event - road closed
Event from 12:00 AM to 12:00 AM. Event speed limit nil. Traffic delay 0 to 5 min.
Melbourne-metropolitan
15 Jan, 2021 - 12:00 AM
31 Dec, 2022 - 12:00 AM
Sporting/Social Event - road closed
Event from 12:00 AM to 12:00 AM. Event speed limit nil. Traffic delay 0 to 5 min.
Melbourne-metropolitan
15 Jan, 2021 - 12:00 AM
31 Dec, 2022 - 12:00 AM
Sporting/Social Event - road closed
Event from 12:00 AM to 12:00 AM. Event speed limit nil. Traffic delay 0 to 5 min.
Melbourne-metropolitan
15 Jan, 2021 - 12:00 AM
31 Dec, 2022 - 12:00 AM
Sporting/Social Event - road closed
Event from 12:00 AM to 12:00 AM. Event speed limit nil. Traffic delay 0 to 5 min.
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.
Port-phillip
Melbourne-metropolitan
15 Jan, 2021 - 3:36 PM
lanes closed outbound - Vehicle Breakdown
Left lane blocked on the Kings Way entry ramp to the West Gate Freeway outbound, due to a breakdown. Pass with care.
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.
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 - 8:40 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
18 Jan, 2021 - 3:06 PM
lanes closed outbound - Vehicle Breakdown
Two left lanes closed outbound due to a broken-down truck on the up slope. Three lanes remain open with speed set at 40km/h. Please obey the overhead lane signals and merge safely.
Port-phillip
Melbourne-metropolitan
18 Jan, 2021 - 5:30 PM
lanes closed outbound - Vehicle Breakdown
Left lane closed on the outbound entry from Kings Way to the West Gate Freeway, due to a breakdown. One lane remains open. Transurban's incident management crews are on the way to assist. Please merge with care.
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
24 Aug, 2020 - 4:44 PM
lanes closed outbound - Vehicle Breakdown
Two left lanes closed outbound on the West Gate Bridge, due to a broken-down truck. Three lanes remain open with speed set at 40km/h. Please obey the overhead signals and merge with care.
Melbourne-metropolitan
21 Jan, 2021 - 12:59 PM
lanes closed outbound - Vehicle Breakdown
Right lane closed outbound due to a breakdown on the West Gate Bridge. Four lanes are open with speed set at 40km/h.
Melbourne-metropolitan
21 Aug, 2020 - 5:34 PM
21 Aug, 2020 - 5:35 PM
lanes closed eastbound - Flood
Dudley Street closed eastbound under the rail line, due to flooding. The left lanes closed westbound. Use Wurundjeri Way and Flinders Street instead. Police are on the scene.
Melbourne-metropolitan
21 Aug, 2020 - 12:06 PM
lanes closed inbound - Vehicle Breakdown
Left lane closed inbound near the Bolte Bridge, due to a broken-down truck. One lane remains open in that carriageway. Please slow down and merge with care. Transurban's incident management crews are on the way to assist.
Port-phillip
Melbourne-metropolitan
20 Aug, 2020 - 3:50 PM
lanes closed outbound - Vehicle Breakdown
Right lane closed on the 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
25 Jan, 2021 - 8:38 AM
25 Jan, 2021 - 8:40 AM
lanes closed inbound - Vehicle Collision
Right lane closed inbound just after the Bolte Bridge due to a collision. Transurban incident repsonse crew on scene. Speed set to 40km/h.
Melbourne-metropolitan
18 Aug, 2020 - 12:25 PM
lanes closed inbound - Vehicle Breakdown
Left lane blocked on the inbound entry ramp from Montague Street, due to a broken down truck. The right lane is open with speed down to 40km/h.
Port-phillip
Melbourne-metropolitan
26 Jan, 2021 - 2:36 PM
26 Jan, 2021 - 2:37 PM
Traffic Alert - Emergency Works
Boom gates are down and traffic lights blacked out at the light rail level crossing, due to a local power failure. Use Montague Street intead.
Melbourne-metropolitan
26 Jan, 2021 - 5:07 PM
26 Jan, 2021 - 5:42 PM
lanes closed inbound - Emergency Works
Left lane closed inbound after Montague Street, due to repairs work to a damage drain lid. Crews on the scene. Speed set at 40km/h with three lanes open on the main carriageway towards the Burnley Tunnel.
Melbourne-metropolitan
27 Jan, 2021 - 12:57 PM
27 Jan, 2021 - 12:58 PM
lanes closed inbound - Vehicle Breakdown
The left lane is closed inbound prior to Dynon Road due to a broken down car. Please obey the overhead signals and merge with care.
Port-phillip
Melbourne-metropolitan
29 Jan, 2021 - 11:25 AM
29 Jan, 2021 - 11:46 AM
lanes closed inbound - Flood
The left lane is closed citybound under the West Gate Freeway due to flooding. Avoid the area if possible.
Melbourne-metropolitan
29 Jan, 2021 - 5:38 PM
29 Jan, 2021 - 9:46 PM
Traffic Alert - Flood
Lane closure in place with Traffic Management on-site. Delays maybe experienced.
Melbourne-metropolitan
12 Aug, 2020 - 6:16 AM
12 Aug, 2020 - 6:17 AM
Road Closed - Fire
Flinders Lane is closed between King Street and William Street due to a building fire. MFB and police are on scene. Consider alternatives. Allow extra time.
Melbourne-metropolitan
1 Feb, 2021 - 5:26 AM
1 Feb, 2021 - 5:28 AM
lanes closed inbound - Vehicle Collision
Emergency services directing traffic around a collision at Flinders Street due to a collision. Allow extra time. Drive with caution.
Melbourne-metropolitan
11 Aug, 2020 - 8:22 PM
11 Aug, 2020 - 8:27 PM
Road Closed - Police Incident
Bolte Bridge closed both directions due to ongoing Police incident between Westgate Freeway and Footscray Road, please avoid the area and drive safely.
Hobsons-bay
Melbourne-metropolitan
11 Aug, 2020 - 4:29 PM
lanes closed inbound - Vehicle Breakdown
Right lane closed inbound at the start of the West Gate Bridge, due to a breakdown. Speed is set at 40km/h. Please obey the overhead lane signals.
Melbourne-metropolitan
11 Aug, 2020 - 7:08 AM
11 Aug, 2020 - 7:09 AM
lanes closed inbound - Vehicle Collision
Two citybound lanes are closed on Wurundjeri Way prior to Batmans Hill Drive following a collision. Emergency crews on site, speed set to 40km/h
Melbourne-metropolitan
2 Feb, 2021 - 2:10 PM
lanes closed outbound - Vehicle Collision
Left lane closed near the outbound exit to the Bolte Bridge and Todd Road, due to a collision. Transurban's incident response crew is attending. Please obey the overhead signals and merge with care.
Melbourne-metropolitan
10 Aug, 2020 - 9:42 AM
10 Aug, 2020 - 9:43 AM
lanes closed inbound - Police Incident
The Footscray Road inbound exit ramp is closed due to a Police Incident. Use Dynon Road or the Bolte Bridge as alternatives. Allow extra time.
Melbourne-metropolitan
3 Feb, 2021 - 8:15 AM
3 Feb, 2021 - 8:16 AM
lanes closed outbound - Vehicle Breakdown
The left lane is closed outbound on the West Gate Bridge due to a broken down vehicle. Transurban Incident Managment Crews on site, speed set to 40km/h
Hobsons-bay
Melbourne-metropolitan
3 Feb, 2021 - 9:02 AM
3 Feb, 2021 - 9:03 AM
lanes closed outbound - Vehicle Collision
Two left lanes closed outbound on the downslope of the West Gate Bridge due to a collision. Speed set to 40km/h. Allow extra time.
Melbourne-metropolitan
3 Feb, 2021 - 1:52 PM
3 Feb, 2021 - 1:55 PM
lanes closed outbound - Vehicle Breakdown
The left lane is closed outbound just before the West Gate Bridge and speed has been reduced to 40km/h due to a broken down truck. Please obey the overhead signals and merge with care.
Melbourne-metropolitan
3 Feb, 2021 - 3:40 PM
3 Feb, 2021 - 3:46 PM
lanes closed inbound - Debris
One right turn lane is closed at the end of the Montague Street exit ramp from the West Gate Freeway inbound due to a fallen sign. Transurban's Incident Management crew is on the way.
