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

Melbourne-metropolitan
19 Nov, 2020 - 10:36 AM
19 Nov, 2020 - 10:37 AM
Traffic Alert - Emergency Works
Speed has been reduced to 40km/h inbound near Eades Street due to gas works. Due for completion at 3.30pm.
Melbourne-metropolitan
19 Nov, 2020 - 10:32 AM
19 Nov, 2020 - 10:34 AM
Traffic Alert - Emergency Works
The left lane is closed northbound at Batman Street and speed has been reduced to 40km/h due to gas works. Due for completion at 3.30pm.
Melbourne-metropolitan
19 Nov, 2020 - 5:18 AM
19 Nov, 2020 - 5:19 AM
lanes closed outbound - Vehicle Collision
Two lanes are closed outbound near the West Gate Freeway due to a collision. Emergency services directing traffic. The right lane remains open. Allow extra time.
Melbourne-metropolitan
18 Nov, 2020 - 7:06 PM
18 Nov, 2020 - 7:08 PM
Road Closed - Emergency Incident
Road is closed due to a police incident. Please avoid the area and seek alternative route.
Melbourne-metropolitan
18 Nov, 2020 - 4:12 PM
lanes closed southbound - Vehicle Breakdown
Right lane blocked at Alexandra Avenue, due to a broken-down car at the traffic lights. Please merge safely with through traffic using the middle lane.
Melbourne-metropolitan
18 Nov, 2020 - 2:53 PM
Traffic Alert - Emergency Incident
Traffic lights are flashing yellow at the intersection of Spring Street and Collisn Street. Please approach the intersection with care. Treat the intersection as though it had a Stop or Give Way sign. Please be vigilant for other road users, pedestrians, cyclists and trams.
Melbourne-metropolitan
10 Jan, 2021 - 12:16 PM
10 Jan, 2021 - 12:23 PM
lanes closed westbound - Vehicle Collision
Right lane closed on Victoria Parade westbound at Lansdowne Street, due to a collision. The left lane on Lansdown Street northbound also closed. Follow the direction of police and pass the incident with care.
Melbourne-metropolitan
16 Nov, 2020 - 12:43 PM
16 Nov, 2020 - 12:44 PM
lanes closed westbound - Vehicle Breakdown
Left lane closed in the Domain Tunnel due to a breakdown near the end of the tunnel. Transurban incident response crew on site. Speed set to 40km/h. Allow extra time.
Melbourne-metropolitan
11 Jan, 2021 - 6:17 PM
lanes closed outbound - Vehicle Collision
Part of the right-turn lane onto York Street is blocked by a collision. Please be vigilant for people near the roadway and merge carefully.
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
12 Jan, 2021 - 5:56 PM
lanes closed westbound - Vehicle Breakdown
One lane closed through the William, Peel and Dudley street roundabout, due to a breakdown. Northbound and westbound traffic is reduced to one lane. Victoria Police is attending. Please merge with care.
Melbourne-metropolitan
13 Jan, 2021 - 4:39 PM
13 Jan, 2021 - 4:47 PM
Road Closed - Emergency Works
Russell street is closed between Flinders Lane and Collins Street, due to a burst water main. Victoria Police is directing traffic away from the incident. Please plan to use Exhibition Street instead.
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
13 Nov, 2020 - 5:28 PM
13 Nov, 2020 - 5:29 PM
lanes closed eastbound - Vehicle Collision
Right lane closed in the Burnley Tunnel, due to collision. Two lanes remain open with speed set at 40km/h. Traffic is queuing back to the Bolte Bridge. Transurban's incident management crews are on the way to assist. Please merge with care.
Melbourne-metropolitan
14 Jan, 2021 - 4:14 PM
lanes closed eastbound - Vehicle Collision
Left lane outbound before Punt Road is partially blocked by a collision. Pass with care.
Melbourne-metropolitan
13 Nov, 2020 - 11:26 AM
13 Nov, 2020 - 11:30 AM
Traffic Alert - Emergency Works
Due to gas works speed has been reduced to 40km/h and the left lane is closed northbound on Peel Street. The left lane is also closed westbound on Victoria Street. Due for completion at 3pm.
Melbourne-metropolitan
13 Nov, 2020 - 11:16 AM
13 Nov, 2020 - 11:19 AM
Traffic Alert - Emergency Works
The right lane is closed outbound just after LaTrobe Street and speed has been reduced to 40km/h for emergency water works. 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
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.
Port-phillip
Melbourne-metropolitan
12 Nov, 2020 - 12:00 AM
31 Mar, 2021 - 12:00 AM
Sporting/Social Event - expect delays
Out door dining - Multiple locations on Bay Street, Graham St to Raglan St. Event 24 hours a day. Event speed limit nil. Traffic delay 0 to 5 min.
Port-phillip
Melbourne-metropolitan
12 Nov, 2020 - 12:00 AM
31 Mar, 2021 - 12:00 AM
Sporting/Social Event - expect delays
Out door dining - Multiple locations on Clarendon Street, York St to Park St. Event 24 hours a day. Event speed limit nil. Traffic delay 0 to 5 min.
Port-phillip
Melbourne-metropolitan
12 Nov, 2020 - 12:00 AM
31 Dec, 2021 - 12:00 AM
Sporting/Social Event - expect delays
Out door dining - Multiple locations on Clarendon Street, York St to Park St. Event 24 hours a day. Event speed limit nil. Traffic delay 0 to 5 min.
Port-phillip
Melbourne-metropolitan
12 Nov, 2020 - 12:00 AM
31 Dec, 2021 - 12:00 AM
Sporting/Social Event - expect delays
Out door dining - Multiple locations on Bay Street, Graham St to Raglan St. Event 24 hours a day. Event speed limit nil. Traffic delay 0 to 5 min.
Melbourne-metropolitan
16 Jan, 2021 - 9:01 AM
16 Jan, 2021 - 9:04 AM
Traffic Alert - Emergency Works
One right turn lane from Wellington Parade inbound onto Spring Street is closed due to sewer works. Due for completion at 3pm.
Melbourne-metropolitan
11 Nov, 2020 - 8:45 AM
11 Nov, 2020 - 8:47 AM
lanes closed inbound - Emergency Incident
Left lane closed inbound just before the Burnley Tunnel due to an overheight truck. Transurban incident response crew on scene to remove truck from freeway. Obey overhead signage.
Melbourne-metropolitan
11 Nov, 2020 - 12:47 AM
11 Nov, 2020 - 12:49 AM
Road Closed - Police Incident
Spring Street closed in both directions between Flinders Street and Collins Street. The scene is under control of Victoria Polce. Follow directions issued by officers on-site. Consider using Exhibition Street or Lansdowne Street as alternatives.
Port-phillip
Melbourne-metropolitan
10 Nov, 2020 - 3:18 PM
lanes closed inbound - Vehicle Breakdown
Left lane closed inbound prior to the West Gate Freeway, due to a broken down truck. Three lanes remain open with delays on the approach, pushing back along Queens Road. Please merge with care and consider finding an alternative route into the CBD.
Melbourne-metropolitan
18 Jan, 2021 - 12:00 AM
28 Feb, 2023 - 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
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
9 Nov, 2020 - 6:23 AM
9 Nov, 2020 - 7:04 AM
lanes closed inbound - Vehicle Collision
The left emergency lane is closed citybound on the West Gate Freeway near the Bolte Bridge entry ramp following a collision. Transurban Incident Management crews are on site, speed set to 40km/h.
Melbourne-metropolitan
6 Nov, 2020 - 1:40 PM
lanes closed inbound - Vehicle Breakdown
Left lane closed inbound prior to the Bolte Bridge, due to a breakdown. Transurban's incident management crews are attending and three lanes are open with speed set at 40km/h. Please obey the overhead signals and merge with care.
Melbourne-metropolitan
4 Nov, 2020 - 12:00 AM
6 Nov, 2020 - 12:00 AM
Sporting/Social Event - road closed
Event from 08:00 PM to 05:30 AM. Event speed limit 40 km/h. Traffic delay 0 to 5 min.
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
2 Nov, 2020 - 3:18 PM
lanes closed outbound - Vehicle Breakdown
A breakdown is blocking the end of the Montague Street entry ramp outbound. Please merge with care when entering.
Melbourne-metropolitan
2 Nov, 2020 - 1:12 PM
2 Nov, 2020 - 1:56 PM
lanes closed northbound - Emergency Works
Left lane closed northbound between Flinders Lane and Little Collins Street, due to City of Melbourne upgrade works outside Southern Cross Station. The right lane remains open. Please follow the direction of traffic management.
Melbourne-metropolitan
26 Jan, 2021 - 7:09 AM
26 Jan, 2021 - 7:12 AM
lanes closed eastbound - Vehicle Breakdown
Truck has broken down blocking eastbound lanes between Swanston Street and Russel Street. Traffic using tram tracks to get past. Route 70 and 75 trams are not running.
Melbourne-metropolitan
26 Jan, 2021 - 10:47 AM
26 Jan, 2021 - 10:48 AM
Traffic Alert - Police Incident
Emergency services are directing traffic in the CBD due to a rally near Bourke Street. Police are directing traffic. Route 86 and 96 trams divert via La Trobe Street between Stop 11 Melbourne Museum and Spencer Street.  Check the PTV app for details.
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.
Yarra
Melbourne-metropolitan
28 Jan, 2021 - 3:09 AM
28 Jan, 2021 - 3:11 AM
Traffic Alert - Emergency Works
A burst water main has closed the nth bound parking lanes and reduced speed in the area.
Melbourne-metropolitan
31 Oct, 2020 - 12:00 AM
Sporting/Social Event - road closed
Event from 04:00 AM to 04:15 PM. Event speed limit 40 km/h. Traffic delay 0 to 5 min.
Melbourne-metropolitan
30 Oct, 2020 - 8:09 PM
30 Oct, 2020 - 8:12 PM
Road Closed - Police Incident
Victoria St is closed between Elizabeth St and Swanston St due to a Police incident.
Melbourne-metropolitan
28 Jan, 2021 - 2:05 PM
lanes closed inbound - Vehicle Breakdown
Left lane closed inbound before Power Street, due to a broken-down motorbike. Three lanes remain open with Transurban's incident management crew on site.
Port-phillip
Melbourne-metropolitan
29 Jan, 2021 - 11:09 AM
29 Jan, 2021 - 11:10 AM
Traffic Alert - Flood
Flooding reported near Albert Road. Route 12 tram disruptions in both directions. Check the PTV app for details.
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.
Yarra
Melbourne-metropolitan
29 Jan, 2021 - 11:51 AM
29 Jan, 2021 - 11:52 AM
lanes closed southbound - Flood
The left lane is closed southbound near Citylink due to flooding. Please merge with care and never drive through flood water.
Melbourne-metropolitan
30 Jan, 2021 - 10:24 AM
30 Jan, 2021 - 10:26 AM
Traffic Alert - Emergency Works
Closed eastbound between Russell Street and Exhibition Street due to emergency gas works. Trams are unaffected.
Yarra
Melbourne-metropolitan
28 Oct, 2020 - 1:50 PM
28 Oct, 2020 - 1:52 PM
Road Closed - Emergency Works
Wellington Parade is closed between Hoddle Street and Powlett Street until 2 November as Yarra Trams crews upgrade the tram terminus and replace tracks and overhead wires. Try Clarendon Street and Victoria Parade instead. Buses will replace some sections of route 48 and 75 trams
Melbourne-metropolitan
28 Oct, 2020 - 8:01 AM
28 Oct, 2020 - 8:03 AM
lanes closed inbound - Vehicle Collision
Left lane closed inbound just after the Bolte Bridge due to a collision. Speed set to 40km/h. Transurban incident management crew on scene. Allow extra time.
Port-phillip
Melbourne-metropolitan
27 Oct, 2020 - 2:21 PM
lanes closed outbound - Vehicle Collision
Right lane blocked outbound under the Montague Street light-rail bridge, due to an overheight truck. The left lane remains open with police on the scene.
Yarra
Melbourne-metropolitan
27 Oct, 2020 - 9:23 AM
27 Oct, 2020 - 9:24 AM
Traffic Alert - Emergency Works
Left lane closed outbound at Victoria Parade for water works. Speed set to 40km/h. Works due to be completed by 3.30pm.
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
2 Feb, 2021 - 3:36 AM
2 Feb, 2021 - 3:41 AM
lanes closed eastbound - Emergency Works
All Eastbound lanes are closed due to emergency water works. Please avoid the area and seek alternative route.
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.