Traffic Incidents related to West Gate Freeway (M1), Melbourne, VIC
Melbourne-metropolitan
23 Apr, 2021 - 6:17 PM
lanes closed inbound - Vehicle Collision
Two lanes closed inbound near Montague Street, due to a collision. Two lanes remain open with speed set at 40km/h for the safety of Transurban's incident management crew and emergency services attending. Please obey the overhead signals and merge early.
Port-phillip
Melbourne-metropolitan
22 Apr, 2021 - 5:16 PM
22 Apr, 2021 - 5:21 PM
lanes closed inbound - Vehicle Breakdown
The right lane is blocked citybound due to a truck stuck under the Montague Street bridge. Delays are building on the approach. Allow extra time.
Melbourne-metropolitan
22 Apr, 2021 - 3:38 PM
22 Apr, 2021 - 3:39 PM
lanes closed outbound - Vehicle Breakdown
A broken down vehicle is blocking the left lane outbound on the West Gate Bridge. Transurban's Incident Management crew is on the way to assist. Please obey the overhead signals and merge with care.
Melbourne-metropolitan
21 Apr, 2021 - 4:31 PM
21 Apr, 2021 - 4:32 PM
Traffic Alert - Emergency Works
Traffic lights are flashing at the intersection of Queen Street and LaTrobe Street. Please follow the directions of police on site.
Melbourne-metropolitan
20 Apr, 2021 - 6:27 PM
lanes closed inbound - Vehicle Breakdown
Left lane closed on the inbound ramp from the Bolte Bridge to the Burnley Tunnel, due to a breakdown. One lane remains open for merging traffic. Please merge early for everyone's safety.
Melbourne-metropolitan
5 Jun, 2021 - 8:45 AM
5 Jun, 2021 - 8:46 AM
lanes closed inbound - Vehicle Breakdown
Three middle lanes are closed citybound on the West Gate Bridge due to a breakdown. Transurban's Incident Management crew is assisting. Please obey the overhead signals and merge with care.
Melbourne-metropolitan
20 Apr, 2021 - 3:40 PM
lanes closed outbound - Vehicle Collision
Two right lanes closed outbound after the Bolte Bridge, due to a collision. Two lanes are open with speed set at 40km/h. Transurban's incident management crew is on the way to assist. Please obey the overhead signals and merge early.
Melbourne-metropolitan
20 Apr, 2021 - 12:57 PM
20 Apr, 2021 - 1:12 PM
lanes closed outbound - Vehicle Collision
One lane remains closed outbound between the casino tunnel and the West Gate Freeway, due to a collision. The left lane is now getting past emergency services. heavy delays remain. Alternatives include Spencer Street onto Clarendon Street, Queens Bridge Street, or St Kilda Road.
Melbourne-metropolitan
19 Apr, 2021 - 2:44 PM
lanes closed inbound - Emergency Incident
Two lanes closed inbound near Mongtague Street, due to an oversize truck. Please be patient, obey the overhead signals and merge safely. Two lanes are open with speed set at 40km/h. Transurban's incident management crew is assisting.
Port-phillip
Melbourne-metropolitan
7 Jun, 2021 - 2:55 PM
lanes closed inbound - Vehicle Collision
Left lane closed inbound on Kings Way at the West Gate Freeway, due to a collision. The entry to the freeway is also reduced to one lane. Please be patient, merge early and follow the direction of emergency services.
Melbourne-metropolitan
9 Jun, 2021 - 11:35 AM
9 Jun, 2021 - 11:36 AM
Traffic Alert - Weather
Speeds have been reduced due to strong, gusty winds over the West Gate Bridge. Make sure loads are secure. Drive with caution.
Melbourne-metropolitan
10 Jun, 2021 - 3:17 PM
10 Jun, 2021 - 3:20 PM
Road Closed - Emergency Incident
Clarendon Street is closed in both directions at Hancock Street due to an emergency incident. Follow the direction of emergency services on site.
Melbourne-metropolitan
14 Apr, 2021 - 5:39 PM
lanes closed outbound - Vehicle Collision
Left lane closed outbound at the exit to Montague Street, due to a breakdown. Transurban's incident management crew is attending. One lane remains open on the exit with speed set at 40km/h past the incident. Please obey the overhead signals and merge early.
Melbourne-metropolitan
11 Jun, 2021 - 4:51 PM
lanes closed inbound - Vehicle Breakdown
Middle lane closed inbound over Montague Street, due to a breakdown. Three lanes are open with speed set at 40km/h. Please obey the overhead signals and merge early. Transurban's incident management crew is on the way to assist.
Melbourne-metropolitan
14 Apr, 2021 - 6:08 AM
14 Apr, 2021 - 6:09 AM
lanes closed outbound - Vehicle Breakdown
Two left lanes closed outbound on the West Gate Bridge due to a breakdown. Crews on site. Speed reduced to 40km/h.
Port-phillip
Melbourne-metropolitan
12 Jun, 2021 - 7:24 AM
12 Jun, 2021 - 7:25 AM
lanes closed inbound - Emergency Works
Left lane closed inbound at Graham Street due to emergency gas works with the speed reduced to 40km/h. Works set to finish at 5PM
Hobsons-bay
Melbourne-metropolitan
12 Jun, 2021 - 1:30 PM
12 Jun, 2021 - 1:31 PM
lanes closed outbound - Emergency Incident
West Gate Bridge outbound has 3 lanes closed due to a car fire. Motorists are advised to expect delays.
Port-phillip
Melbourne-metropolitan
13 Apr, 2021 - 10:35 AM
13 Apr, 2021 - 10:37 AM
Traffic Alert - Emergency Works
Traffic lights not working at Dorcas Street and Ferrars Street following a collision. Technicians on site. When the traffic lights at an intersection are not working, you must follow the same give way rules as you would at an intersection that has a stop sign.
Melbourne-metropolitan
13 Apr, 2021 - 9:22 AM
13 Apr, 2021 - 9:28 AM
lanes closed inbound - Vehicle Breakdown
The left lane is closed citybound on the West Gate Bridge approaching the Todd Road exit due to a break down. Speed set to 40km/h
Melbourne-metropolitan
12 Apr, 2021 - 4:09 PM
12 Apr, 2021 - 4:20 PM
lanes closed outbound - Vehicle Collision
Right lane closed outbound on the West Gate Bridge, due to a collision. Four lanes getting past with speed set at 40km/h. Please obey the overhead lane signals.
Melbourne-metropolitan
14 Jun, 2021 - 6:15 PM
lanes closed inbound - Vehicle Collision
A two-car collision is in the middle of the Spencer Street and Dryburgh Street intsection. One lane blocked in all directions. Police attending. Pass with care.
Melbourne-metropolitan
15 Jun, 2021 - 7:49 AM
15 Jun, 2021 - 7:50 AM
lanes closed inbound - Vehicle Collision
Left lane closed inbound just after Dudley Street due to a collision. Emergency services directing traffic. Allow extra time.
Melbourne-metropolitan
15 Jun, 2021 - 2:06 PM
lanes closed outbound - Vehicle Breakdown
Right lane closed outbound on the West Gate Bridge, due to a breakdown. Four lanes remain open. Response crews heading there to assist.
Melbourne-metropolitan
16 Jun, 2021 - 8:43 AM
16 Jun, 2021 - 8:44 AM
lanes closed inbound - Vehicle Collision
Left lane closed inbound near the Power Street exit ramp due to a collision. Emergency services are on the scene.
Melbourne-metropolitan
16 Jun, 2021 - 12:11 PM
16 Jun, 2021 - 12:12 PM
lanes closed outbound - Vehicle Breakdown
Two right lanes closed outbound on the upslope of the bridge due to a breakdown. Speed set to 40km/h. Allow extra time.
Melbourne-metropolitan
8 Apr, 2021 - 4:40 PM
8 Apr, 2021 - 4:41 PM
lanes closed outbound - Vehicle Breakdown
A broken down car is blocking the right lane outbound on the West Gate Bridge. Please obey the overhead signals and merge with care.
Melbourne-metropolitan
8 Apr, 2021 - 4:26 PM
lanes closed inbound - Vehicle Breakdown
Middle lane closed inbound at Montague Street, due to a truck breakdown. Three lanes remain open with speed set at 40km/h. Please obey the overhead signals and merge early. Transurban's incident management crew is attending and heavy haulage towing is on the way.
Melbourne-metropolitan
17 Jun, 2021 - 10:54 AM
17 Jun, 2021 - 10:55 AM
lanes closed outbound - Vehicle Breakdown
Two lanes closed outbound over the West Gate Bridge due to a breakdown. Speed reduced to 40km/h. Allow extra time.
Melbourne-metropolitan
18 Jun, 2021 - 9:14 AM
18 Jun, 2021 - 9:17 AM
Road Closed - Flood
Dudley Street is closed in both directions at the rail overpass due to flooding. Police are directing traffic. Use La Trobe Street instead. Allow extra time through the area.
Melbourne-metropolitan
18 Jun, 2021 - 9:43 AM
18 Jun, 2021 - 9:44 AM
lanes closed inbound - Vehicle Collision
Left lane closed inbound near Todd Road due to a collision. Transurban incident response crew on scene. Speed set to 40km/h. Allow extra time.
Melbourne-metropolitan
18 Jun, 2021 - 5:05 PM
18 Jun, 2021 - 5:07 PM
lanes closed outbound - Vehicle Collision
Middle lane closed outbound on the West Gate Bridge, due to a collision. Four lanes remain open with speed set at 40km/h. Please obey the overhead signals and merge early for everyone's safety.
Melbourne-metropolitan
6 Apr, 2021 - 7:42 AM
6 Apr, 2021 - 7:43 AM
Road Closed - Emergency Works
The intersection of Spencer and La Trobe streets in the CBD is closed until mid-April as Yarra Trams crews work to replace the tram tracks and overhead power. Look out for the detours using King, Flinders and Dudley Streets or Harbour Esplanade. Trams on routes 30, 35 and 86 are running a shortened service. Check out the PTV website for details.
Melbourne-metropolitan
4 Apr, 2021 - 2:41 AM
4 Apr, 2021 - 2:43 AM
lanes closed outbound - Vehicle Collision
All outbound lanes currently closed at City Road as emergency crews attend a serious collision. Consider taking Kings Way as an alternative. Allow extra time.
Melbourne-metropolitan
22 Jun, 2021 - 6:12 PM
lanes closed eastbound - Emergency Incident
Left lane closed eastbound between King Street and Peel Street, due to a building fire. Fire crews on the scene. Follow their direction and pass with care.
Melbourne-metropolitan
23 Jun, 2021 - 1:24 PM
Road Closed - Debris
Closed between Franklin Street and Little Lonsdale Street, due to a large panel of glass fallen from a building. Police are directing traffic. Use William or Elizabeth streets.
Melbourne-metropolitan
1 Apr, 2021 - 6:58 PM
lanes closed inbound - Vehicle Collision
Two inbound lanes closed near the Bolte Bridge, due to a multi-vehicle collision. Two lanes remain open with speed set at 40km/h. Please obey the overhead signals and follow the direction of emergency services.
Melbourne-metropolitan
1 Apr, 2021 - 6:20 PM
lanes closed inbound - Vehicle Collision
Right lane closed at the start of the Kings Way exit from the West Gate Freewau, due to a four car collision. Transurban's incident management crew is attending, leaving one lane open. Please obey the 40km/h speed limit.
Melbourne-metropolitan
1 Apr, 2021 - 6:09 PM
lanes closed outbound - Vehicle Breakdown
Left lane closed outbound at the Bolte Bridge, due to a broken-down truck. Three lanes remain open. Please obey the overhead lane signals.
Melbourne-metropolitan
24 Jun, 2021 - 8:24 AM
24 Jun, 2021 - 8:25 AM
lanes closed inbound - Vehicle Collision
Two left lanes are closed inbound near Montague Street due to a collision. Emergency services on scene. Allow extra time.
Melbourne-metropolitan
1 Apr, 2021 - 2:17 PM
lanes closed inbound - Vehicle Breakdown
Left lane closed inbound after the Todd Road exit, due to a breakdown. Please obey the overhead lane signals and merge safely coming down the West Gate Bridge.
Melbourne-metropolitan
1 Apr, 2021 - 2:10 PM
1 Apr, 2021 - 2:12 PM
lanes closed inbound - Vehicle Collision
Two middle lanes closed inbound on the West Gate Bridge, due to a ladder dropped on the road. Please obey the overhead signals and merge early. Transurban's incident management crew is on the way to retrieve it.
Melbourne-metropolitan
1 Apr, 2021 - 11:28 AM
lanes closed inbound - Debris
Our crew is clearing a gravel spill on the inbound entry from Montague Street to the West Gate Freeway. Please follow their direction as the clean-up occurs across both lanes.
Melbourne-metropolitan
1 Apr, 2021 - 9:55 AM
1 Apr, 2021 - 12:36 PM
Traffic Alert - Emergency Works
The left lane is closed outbound near Jeffcott Street and speed has been reduced to 40km/h due to emergency gas works.
Port-phillip
Melbourne-metropolitan
31 Mar, 2021 - 6:39 PM
lanes closed outbound - Vehicle Collision
Left lane closed on the entry from Kings Way to the West Gate Freeway, due to a 3-car collision. One lane remains open. Transurban's incident management crew is on the way. Please merge early for everyone's safety.
Melbourne-metropolitan
31 Mar, 2021 - 3:39 PM
lanes closed inbound - Vehicle Breakdown
Right lane closed on the inbound exit ramp to Kings Way, due to a breakdown. One lane remains open. Merge with care.
Melbourne-metropolitan
31 Mar, 2021 - 1:34 PM
lanes closed northbound - Vehicle Collision
Emergency services are blocking all outbound lanes of King Street at Hawke Street in North Melbourne, due to a serious collision. Please follow the direction of emergency services and avoid the area where possible. Consider using Spencer Street, Dryburgh Street and Victoria Street instead, or follow the local detours.
Melbourne-metropolitan
31 Mar, 2021 - 11:31 AM
31 Mar, 2021 - 11:32 AM
Traffic Alert - Emergency Works
The left lane is closed outbound at Jeffcott Street and speed has been reduced to 40km/h due to emergency gas works. Due for completion at 3.30pm.
Melbourne-metropolitan
31 Mar, 2021 - 9:54 AM
31 Mar, 2021 - 10:24 AM
lanes closed inbound - Vehicle Collision
Two lanes are closed inbound on the West Gate Bridge due to a collision. Three lanes are open with emergency services on site. Delays are building on the approach. Try using Geelong Road.
Melbourne-metropolitan
30 Mar, 2021 - 3:13 PM
Traffic Alert - Emergency Works
Traffic lights on flash on La Trobe Street at Queen Street. Police are directing traffic. Proceed with caution.
Melbourne-metropolitan
30 Mar, 2021 - 2:51 PM
31 Mar, 2021 - 8:23 AM
lanes closed eastbound - Emergency Works
The right lane is closed eastbound near Abbotsford Street due to a burst watermain. Please obey the 40km/h speed limit and merge with care. Works are expected to be completed by midday.
Melbourne-metropolitan
29 Mar, 2021 - 7:25 AM
29 Mar, 2021 - 7:26 AM
lanes closed outbound - Vehicle Collision
The right lane is closed on the ramp from citybound lanes of the West Gate to outbound lanes of the Bolte Bridge. Emergency crews on site, speed set to 40km/h
Melbourne-metropolitan
29 Jun, 2021 - 7:04 AM
29 Jun, 2021 - 7:06 AM
lanes closed inbound - Vehicle Breakdown
Left lane closed and speed set at 40km/h inbound at Montague Street due to a breakdown. Emergency services are on site, drive carefully and obey the overhead signals.
Melbourne-metropolitan
29 Jun, 2021 - 4:16 PM
29 Jun, 2021 - 4:17 PM
lanes closed eastbound - Vehicle Breakdown
The eastbound lanes of Collins Street are closed between Queen and Elizabeth streets, due to a breakdown. Victoria Police is directing traffic. Please consider using Bourke Street or Flinders Street instead.
Melbourne-metropolitan
29 Jun, 2021 - 5:30 PM
lanes closed inbound - Vehicle Breakdown
Left lane closed inbound at Power Street, due to a broken-down truck. Three lanes remain open with response crews attending.
Melbourne-metropolitan
26 Mar, 2021 - 9:16 PM
26 Mar, 2021 - 9:17 PM
lanes closed westbound - Emergency Incident
All westbound lanes closed due to building fire. Emergency services onsite. Please avoid the area and seek alternative route.
Melbourne-metropolitan
26 Mar, 2021 - 3:41 PM
26 Mar, 2021 - 3:42 PM
lanes closed inbound - Vehicle Collision
The middle lanes are closed inbound after Montague Street due to a collision. Only the left and right lanes are open with emergency services on site. Please obey the overhead signals and merge with care.
Melbourne-metropolitan
26 Mar, 2021 - 2:39 PM
lanes closed inbound - Vehicle Breakdown
Left lane closed inbound prior to Montague Street, due to a breakdown. Transurban's incident management crew is on the way to assist. Please obey the overhead signals and stay alert for everyone's safety.
Melbourne-metropolitan
26 Mar, 2021 - 1:01 PM
lanes closed inbound - Vehicle Collision
Left lane closed inbound on the West Gate Bridge, due to a collision. Four Lanes remain open with speed set at 40km/h. Our Incident Response crew is attending and Transurban's incident management crew is on the way. Please obey the overhead signals and merge early.
