Traffic Incidents related to Western Freeway (M8), Melton, VIC
Melbourne-metropolitan
29 Apr, 2020 - 1:38 PM
29 Apr, 2020 - 1:39 PM
Traffic Alert - Vehicle Collision
A collision citybound before the Ballarat Road exit, Caroline Springs, is causing delays. Crews on scene.
Melbourne-metropolitan
1 Feb, 2020 - 10:55 AM
1 Feb, 2020 - 10:56 AM
Road Closed - Vehicle Collision
Closed in both directions between the Western Freeway and Griegs Road to allow emergency crews to clear an earlier collision. Allow extra time.
Melbourne-metropolitan
21 May, 2022 - 5:10 PM
21 May, 2022 - 5:53 PM
lanes closed inbound - Vehicle Collision
Western Fwy closed to all inbound traffic at Hopkins Rd, due to a serious collision.
Melbourne-metropolitan
19 Dec, 2019 - 9:48 AM
19 Dec, 2019 - 9:50 AM
lanes closed inbound - Emergency Works
Left lane closed Melbourne-bound near the Werribee exit for roadworks.
Speed set to 40km/h.
Works due to be completed by 3.30pm.
Melbourne-metropolitan
7 Jul, 2022 - 7:41 AM
7 Jul, 2022 - 7:42 AM
lanes closed inbound - Vehicle Collision
The right lane is closed approaching Troups Road following a collision. Emergency crews on site, speed set to 40km/h.
Melbourne-metropolitan
29 Jul, 2022 - 1:51 PM
29 Jul, 2022 - 1:52 PM
lanes closed outbound - Vehicle Collision
One lane blocked outbound after Hopkins Road, due to a jack-knifed truck. One lane is getting past emergency services. Allow extra travel time. Consider the Melton Highway.
Melbourne-metropolitan
22 Oct, 2019 - 9:05 AM
22 Oct, 2019 - 9:06 AM
lanes closed outbound - Vehicle Collision
Emergency services attending to a car fire outbound just after Hopkins Road. Delays both directions past the scene. Allow extra time.
Melbourne-metropolitan
7 Oct, 2019 - 12:00 AM
13 Oct, 2019 - 12:00 AM
Sporting/Social Event - expect delays
Dusherra Festival at Sri Durga Temple - Sunday 13 October. Speed limit reduced to 40km, delays expected on Hopkins Rd, Neale Rd, Sinclairs Rd during the arrival and departure of event.
Melbourne-metropolitan
24 Sep, 2022 - 5:32 PM
24 Sep, 2022 - 5:37 PM
lanes closed westbound - Vehicle Collision
The right lane is closed westbound near the BP Service Centre, due to a vehicle collision.
Emergency Services onsite, delays expected.
Motorists are advised to allow extra time for their journey.
Melbourne-metropolitan
29 Aug, 2019 - 8:18 AM
29 Aug, 2019 - 8:41 AM
lanes closed outbound - Vehicle Collision
Right lane closed outbound near Hopkins Road due to a collision. Emergency services on scene.
Melbourne-metropolitan
2 Aug, 2019 - 5:34 PM
2 Aug, 2019 - 5:40 PM
lanes closed outbound - Vehicle Collision
Left lane closed outbound on the Western Freeway at Hopkins Road, due to a collision. One lane remains open with delays back before Christies Road. Drive safely and allow extra time.
Melbourne-metropolitan
3 Nov, 2022 - 7:26 AM
3 Nov, 2022 - 7:27 AM
lanes closed inbound - Vehicle Collision
Right emergency lane closed inbound just after Hopkins Road due to a collision. Emergency services attending. Allow extra time Melbourne-bound past the incident.
Melbourne-metropolitan
3 Jul, 2019 - 11:53 AM
3 Jul, 2019 - 11:54 AM
lanes closed southbound - Vehicle Collision
Emergency services are attending to a two car collison south of the Western Freeway. Avoid Hopkins Road. Allow extra time through the area.
Melbourne-metropolitan
21 Dec, 2022 - 7:37 AM
21 Dec, 2022 - 7:38 AM
Lanes Blocked Inbound - Vehicle Collision
A citybound lane is closed approaching Hopkins Road following a collision. Emergency crews on site, speed set to 40km/h.
Melbourne-metropolitan
22 Dec, 2022 - 6:03 PM
22 Dec, 2022 - 6:05 PM
Lanes Blocked Outbound - Stationary Vehicle
The left lane is blocked outbound after Christies Road due to a broken down truck. Please merge with care and allow extra time.
Melbourne-metropolitan
9 Jan, 2023 - 3:37 PM
9 Jan, 2023 - 4:42 PM
Road Re-opened - Vehicle Collision
Melbourne-metropolitan
13 May, 2019 - 1:53 PM
13 May, 2019 - 1:54 PM
lanes closed outbound - Vehicle Collision
One lane closed outbound near Hopkins Road due to a collision. Emergency services on scene. Allow extra time.
Melbourne-metropolitan
9 Feb, 2023 - 7:26 AM
9 Feb, 2023 - 7:27 AM
Lanes Blocked Inbound - Vehicle Collision
A lane is closed citybound at Hopkins Road following a collision. Emergency crews on site, speed set to 40km/h.
Melbourne-metropolitan
20 Apr, 2019 - 6:08 AM
20 Apr, 2019 - 6:11 AM
lanes closed westbound - Vehicle Collision
A single car collision has closed 1 lane. A secondary collision involving 2 cars has also occurred. Emergency services are at scene. reduce speed to 40kmh. Keep a safe braking distance.
Melbourne-metropolitan
13 Feb, 2023 - 6:03 AM
13 Feb, 2023 - 6:05 AM
Lanes Blocked Inbound - Vehicle Collision
Melbourne-bound delays due to a three car collision near Hopkins Road. Emergency services in attendance. Consider using Taylors Road or the Melton Highway.
Melbourne-metropolitan
27 Oct, 2018 - 4:15 PM
27 Oct, 2018 - 4:19 PM
lanes closed inbound - Vehicle Collision
Western Fwy inbound near Hopkins Rd , vehicle collision .Left Hand lane closed . Emergency services on site. Vic Roads advises drivers to take care while travelling through area.
Melbourne-metropolitan
13 Jul, 2018 - 8:26 PM
13 Jul, 2018 - 8:30 PM
Road Closed - Vehicle Collision
All traffic being diverted at Christies Road and Caroline Springs Blvd.
Emergency Services on-site to assist with traffic diversions.
Delays will be experienced in this area.
Melbourne-metropolitan
2 Mar, 2018 - 10:11 AM
2 Mar, 2018 - 10:12 AM
Traffic Alert - Emergency Works
Power works near Greigs Rd. Contra flow in place.
Speed limit set to 40km/h.
Works expected to be completed by 3:30pm.
Melbourne-metropolitan
1 Mar, 2018 - 11:02 AM
1 Mar, 2018 - 11:03 AM
Traffic Alert - Emergency Works
Left lane closed southbound at Greigs Rd, for power works.
Speed limit set at 40km/h. Works expected to finish by 3.30pm.
Melbourne-metropolitan
28 Feb, 2018 - 11:06 AM
28 Feb, 2018 - 11:09 AM
Traffic Alert - Emergency Works
Left lane closed southbound at Greigs Rd, for power works.
Speed limit set at 40km/h. Works expected to finish by 3.30pm.
Melbourne-metropolitan
27 Feb, 2018 - 12:01 PM
27 Feb, 2018 - 12:02 PM
Traffic Alert - Emergency Works
Left lane closed northbound at Greigs Rd, for power works.
Speed limit set at 40km/h. Works expected to finish by 3.30pm.
Melbourne-metropolitan
10 Feb, 2018 - 9:08 AM
10 Feb, 2018 - 9:09 AM
Traffic Alert - Emergency Works
Power works near Greigs Rd. Left lane closed southbound.
Speed limit set to 40km/h.
Works expected to be completed by 4pm.
Melbourne-metropolitan
9 Feb, 2018 - 9:48 AM
9 Feb, 2018 - 9:49 AM
Traffic Alert - Emergency Works
Power works near Greigs Rd. Left lane closed southbound.
Speed limit set to 40km/h.
Works expected to be completed by 3:30pm.
Melbourne-metropolitan
30 Jan, 2018 - 9:16 AM
30 Jan, 2018 - 9:17 AM
Traffic Alert - Emergency Works
Right lane closed in both directions near Greigs Rd, for power works.
Speed limit set at 40km/h. Works expected to finish by 3.30pm.
Melbourne-metropolitan
29 Jan, 2018 - 9:17 AM
29 Jan, 2018 - 9:19 AM
Traffic Alert - Emergency Works
Power works near Greigs Rd. Left lane closed southbound.
Speed limit set to 40km/h.
Works expected to be completed by 3:30pm.
Melbourne-metropolitan
24 Jan, 2018 - 8:59 AM
24 Jan, 2018 - 9:00 AM
Traffic Alert - Emergency Works
Left lane closed southbound at Greigs Rd, for power works.
Speed limit set at 40km/h. Works expected to finish by 3.30pm.
Melbourne-metropolitan
23 Jan, 2018 - 10:43 AM
23 Jan, 2018 - 10:46 AM
Traffic Alert - Emergency Works
Traffic alternated through one open lane near Greigs Rd, for power works.
Speed limit reduced to 40km/h. Works expected to finish by 3.00pm.
Melbourne-metropolitan
22 Jan, 2018 - 9:40 AM
22 Jan, 2018 - 9:41 AM
Traffic Alert - Emergency Works
Traffic alternated through one open lane between Greigs Rd and Riding Boundary Rd, for power works.
Speed limit set at 40km/h. Works expected to finish by 3.30pm.
Melbourne-metropolitan
13 Jan, 2018 - 7:54 AM
13 Jan, 2018 - 7:56 AM
Traffic Alert - Emergency Works
Power works have closed the south bound lanes. Avoid the area.
Melbourne-metropolitan
12 Jan, 2018 - 10:20 AM
12 Jan, 2018 - 10:21 AM
Traffic Alert - Emergency Works
Power works near Greigs Rd. Contra flow in place.
Speed limit set to 40km/h.
Works expected to be completed by 3:30pm.
Melbourne-metropolitan
11 Jan, 2018 - 9:31 AM
11 Jan, 2018 - 9:34 AM
Traffic Alert - Emergency Works
Power works near Greigs Rd. Left lane closed southbound.
Speed limit set to 40km/h.
Works expected to be completed by 3:30pm.
Melbourne-metropolitan
10 Jan, 2018 - 10:29 AM
10 Jan, 2018 - 10:30 AM
Traffic Alert - Emergency Works
Left lane closed southbound at Greigs Rd, for power works.
Speed limit set at 40km/h.
Works expected to finish by 3.30pm.
Melbourne-metropolitan
8 Dec, 2017 - 10:08 AM
8 Dec, 2017 - 10:10 AM
Traffic Alert - Emergency Works
Barrier repair works near Greigs Rd. Left lane closed southbound.
Speed limit set to 40km/h.
Works expected to be completed by 3:30pm.
Melbourne-metropolitan
7 Dec, 2017 - 9:18 AM
7 Dec, 2017 - 9:20 AM
Traffic Alert - Emergency Works
Barrier works near Greigs Rd. Left lane closed southbound.
Speed limit set to 40km/h.
Works expected to be completed by 3:30pm.
Melbourne-metropolitan
24 Nov, 2017 - 7:22 AM
24 Nov, 2017 - 7:29 AM
Traffic Alert - Vehicle Breakdown
Truck on fire near Hopkins Rd. Outbound traffic affected. Exit ramp to the service station is closed.
Delays for people travelling through the area.
