Traffic Incidents related to West Gate Freeway (M1), Melbourne, VIC
Melbourne-metropolitan
2 Aug, 2021 - 4:42 PM
lanes closed eastbound - Vehicle Collision
Road closed eastbound between King Street and William Street after a truck clipped a tree and lost part of its load. Police directing traffic.
Melbourne-metropolitan
14 May, 2021 - 6:51 PM
14 May, 2021 - 6:54 PM
lanes closed inbound - Vehicle Collision
The left lane is closed inbound after Curzon Street due to a collision. Police are on the scene, drive carefully and slow to 40km/h past the flashing lights.
Melbourne-metropolitan
14 May, 2021 - 6:28 PM
14 May, 2021 - 6:31 PM
lanes closed outbound - Vehicle Collision
Two right lanes are closed and the speed is set at 40km/h outbound at the Bolte Bridge due to a multi-vehicle collision. Emergency services are on site, obey the overhead signals.
Melbourne-metropolitan
14 May, 2021 - 3:56 PM
14 May, 2021 - 3:58 PM
lanes closed westbound - Vehicle Collision
The left lane is closed westbound past Rathdowne Street due to a collision. Police are on the scene, reduce your speed and drive with care.
Melbourne-metropolitan
14 May, 2021 - 2:22 PM
14 May, 2021 - 2:25 PM
lanes closed inbound - Emergency Works
The left lane is closed Inbound at the Bolte Bridge due to emergency works with the speed set at 40km/h. Drive carefully and obey the overhead signals.
Melbourne-metropolitan
13 May, 2021 - 1:15 PM
lanes closed inbound - Emergency Works
Left lane closed inbound at the Bolte Bridge, due to urgent road repair work. Three lanes remain open. Please merge safely if heading towads the Montague Street and Kings Way exit.
Melbourne-metropolitan
13 May, 2021 - 10:35 AM
13 May, 2021 - 10:36 AM
lanes closed northbound - Emergency Incident
All north bound lanes are closed on Spencer Street between Collins Street and Bourke Street due to an emergency incident. Motorists should use King Street to avoid the closure
Melbourne-metropolitan
11 May, 2021 - 6:03 PM
11 May, 2021 - 6:05 PM
lanes closed outbound - Vehicle Collision
Two outbound lanes closed near Kings Way, due to a collision. Two lanes remain open with speed set at 40km/h. Transurban's incident management crew is attending. Please obey the overhead signals and merge early for everyone's safety.
Melbourne-metropolitan
11 May, 2021 - 10:48 AM
11 May, 2021 - 11:13 AM
lanes closed outbound - Vehicle Breakdown
Left lane closed at the Domain Tunnel exit with speed reduced to 60km/h due to a truck breakdown just outside the tunnel. Citylink incident management on scene. Drive with caution.
Melbourne-metropolitan
8 Aug, 2021 - 12:00 AM
Sporting/Social Event - road closed
Event from 05:00 AM to 05:30 PM. Event speed limit 40 km/h. Traffic delay 0 to 5 min.
Melbourne-metropolitan
9 May, 2021 - 1:42 PM
9 May, 2021 - 1:44 PM
lanes closed inbound - Vehicle Collision
Two left lanes closed citybound before the Bolte Bridge due to a collision. Emergency services are attending. Please merge with care.
Melbourne-metropolitan
7 May, 2021 - 9:46 PM
7 May, 2021 - 9:48 PM
Road Closed - Police Incident
West Gate Fwy has been closed at Ingles St due to a police incident, Drivers are being diverted via the Todd Rd ramp. We advise motorists to seek an alternate route.
Melbourne-metropolitan
7 May, 2021 - 5:53 PM
7 May, 2021 - 5:55 PM
Road Closed - Fire
Road closed in both directions between Russell and Exhibitions streets, due to a building fire. Take Lonsdale or Collins streets. Route 86/96 trams diverting via La Trobe Street.
Melbourne-metropolitan
7 May, 2021 - 1:16 PM
7 May, 2021 - 1:17 PM
lanes closed inbound - Vehicle Breakdown
Right lane closed inbound at the Bolte Bridge, due to a breakdown. Please obey the overhead lane signals and merge safely. Response crews are on their way to assist.
Melbourne-metropolitan
6 May, 2021 - 7:51 PM
Road Closed - Vehicle Collision
Power St is closed between the West Gate Fwy and City Rd, due to a serious collision.
please seek an Alt route.
Melbourne-metropolitan
6 May, 2021 - 4:48 PM
6 May, 2021 - 4:49 PM
lanes closed southbound - Vehicle Collision
All southbound and eastbound lanes are closed through intersection of Wellington Parade South and Jolimont Road in East Melbourne, due to a collision. Please follow the direction of emergency services and avoid the area, where possible.
Port-phillip
Melbourne-metropolitan
6 May, 2021 - 6:06 AM
6 May, 2021 - 6:07 AM
Road Closed - Emergency Services Access Only - Fire
Emergency services directing traffic in both directions near Buckhurst Street due to a building fire. Consider alternatives. Allow extra time through the area.
Melbourne-metropolitan
12 Aug, 2021 - 2:03 PM
12 Aug, 2021 - 2:04 PM
lanes closed inbound - Vehicle Breakdown
Left lane closed inbound at Montague Street, due to a broken-down truck. Transurban's incident management team is attending. Three lanes are open with speed set at 40km/h. Please obey the overhead signals and merge early for everyone's safety.
Melbourne-metropolitan
6 May, 2021 - 12:00 AM
18 Jun, 2021 - 12:00 AM
Sporting/Social Event - road closed
Event from 05:00 AM to 05:00 PM. Event speed limit 40 km/h. Traffic delay 0 to 5 min.
Melbourne-metropolitan
5 May, 2021 - 5:30 PM
5 May, 2021 - 5:31 PM
Traffic Alert - Emergency Incident
Traffic lights are flashing yellow at the intersection of Southbank Boulevard and Kavanagh Street, due to a signal fault. Technicians are on the way to resolve the issue. Please be vigilant and follow the same rules as you would at an intersection with a Stop or Give Way sign.
Port-phillip
Melbourne-metropolitan
5 May, 2021 - 3:46 PM
lanes closed outbound - Emergency Works
Left lane closed outbound at Munro Street, due to emergency water works. Speed reduced to 40km/h. Works are due to run until 11pm. Allow extra time through the area.
Melbourne-metropolitan
13 Aug, 2021 - 5:44 AM
13 Aug, 2021 - 5:46 AM
lanes closed outbound - Vehicle Collision
Due to a collision, the outbound entry to the West Gate Freeway from Power Street is closed. Emergency services are directing traffic. Use the Kingsway entry as an alternative.
Melbourne-metropolitan
5 May, 2021 - 5:53 AM
5 May, 2021 - 5:55 AM
lanes closed inbound - Vehicle Collision
Emergency services are directing traffic near Flinders Street following a collision. Drive with caution. Consider alternatives.
Melbourne-metropolitan
13 Aug, 2021 - 11:46 AM
13 Aug, 2021 - 11:47 AM
lanes closed eastbound - Debris
Two right lanes closed in the Burnley Tunnel with speed set at 40km/h due to timber debris. Transurban's incident managment team is working to clear the hazards. Please obey the overhead signals and merge early.
Melbourne-metropolitan
13 Aug, 2021 - 2:21 PM
13 Aug, 2021 - 2:22 PM
lanes closed inbound - Emergency Works
Right lane closed inbound at the Bolte Bridge due to emergency road repair works. The speed is set at 40km/h and emergency services are on site, drive carefully and obey the overhead signals.
Melbourne-metropolitan
3 May, 2021 - 11:18 AM
3 May, 2021 - 11:19 AM
lanes closed inbound - Vehicle Breakdown
Left lane closed inbound at the start of the exit lanes for Kings Way, due to a broken-down truck. Response crews attending.
Port-phillip
Melbourne-metropolitan
3 May, 2021 - 5:54 AM
3 May, 2021 - 5:57 AM
Road Closed - Emergency Works
Bay Street is closed in both directions between Beach Street and Graham Street for a filming event. Closure set to remain in place until midnight 5 May. Consider alternatives. Allow extra time.
Port-phillip
Melbourne-metropolitan
2 May, 2021 - 12:00 AM
6 May, 2021 - 12:00 AM
Sporting/Social Event - road closed
Event 24 hours a day. Event speed limit nil. Traffic delay 6 to 10 min.
Melbourne-metropolitan
16 Aug, 2021 - 6:31 PM
lanes closed inbound - Vehicle Breakdown
Left lane closed inbound at Montague Street, due to a breakdown. Response crews attending. Please obey the overhead lane signs and merge safely.
Melbourne-metropolitan
1 May, 2021 - 6:44 AM
1 May, 2021 - 9:00 AM
Traffic Alert - Vehicle Collision
Traffic lights are out at the intersection of Flinders Street and King Street following an earlier collision. Please follow the directions of police who are directing traffic.
Melbourne-metropolitan
17 Aug, 2021 - 1:34 PM
lanes closed eastbound - Debris
The middle eastbound lane is closed at the Spencer Street intersection, due to a concrete spill. Our Incident Response Service is on site for the clean-up. Please be vigilant and merge safely.
Melbourne-metropolitan
17 Aug, 2021 - 3:38 PM
lanes closed westbound - Emergency Incident
Flinders Street closed westbound at King Street, due to an overheight truck before the Spencer Street rail bridge. Follow the direction of Victoria Police. Use Collins Street.
Melbourne-metropolitan
30 Apr, 2021 - 9:02 AM
30 Apr, 2021 - 9:03 AM
lanes closed inbound - Vehicle Collision
The left lane is closed citybound on Dudley Street at Adderly Street following a collision. Emergency services on site, speed set to 40km/h
Melbourne-metropolitan
30 Apr, 2021 - 7:51 AM
30 Apr, 2021 - 7:52 AM
lanes closed inbound - Vehicle Breakdown
The left lane is closed citybound on the Tullamarine Freeway at Dynon Road due to a broken down truck. Transurban Incident Managment on site, speed set to 40km/h.
Melbourne-metropolitan
29 Apr, 2021 - 6:21 PM
lanes closed inbound - Vehicle Collision
Left lane closed inbound at the Bolte Bridge, due to a collision at the start of the Kings Way exit lanes. Response crews on site.
Melbourne-metropolitan
29 Apr, 2021 - 5:16 PM
29 Apr, 2021 - 5:17 PM
lanes closed inbound - Vehicle Breakdown
A broken-down truck is blocking the right lane at the end of the Power Street exit ramp from the West Gate Freeway inbound. One lane is getting past.
Melbourne-metropolitan
28 Apr, 2021 - 6:29 PM
lanes closed inbound - Vehicle Collision
Two inbound lanes closed under the Bolte Bridge, due to a collision. Transurban's incident management crew is attending. Two lanes remain open with speed set at 40km/h. Please obey the overhead signals and merge safely.
Melbourne-metropolitan
28 Apr, 2021 - 6:14 PM
28 Apr, 2021 - 6:15 PM
lanes closed inbound - Vehicle Collision
The left lane is closed inbound before Kings Way due to a collision. Transurban's Incident Management crew is on site. Please merge with care.
Melbourne-metropolitan
28 Apr, 2021 - 4:29 PM
lanes closed inbound - Vehicle Collision
Left lane closed inbound near the Cook Street exit, due to a collision. Transurban's incident management crew is attending. three lanes are open with speed set at 40km/h. Please ovey the overhead signals and merge early for everyone's safety.
Melbourne-metropolitan
28 Apr, 2021 - 1:21 PM
28 Apr, 2021 - 1:23 PM
Road Closed - Vehicle Collision
Closed both directions at Exhibition Street due to a collision and tram derailment. Exhbition Street is also blocked. Emergency services are on site. Please avoid the area by using Flinders Street, Bourke Street, Russell Street and Spring Street.
Melbourne-metropolitan
28 Apr, 2021 - 8:33 AM
lanes closed inbound - Vehicle Breakdown
The right lane is closed citybound on the West Gate Freeway adjacent to Montague Street due to a broken down truck. Recovery crews en route, speed set to 40km/h
Port-phillip
Melbourne-metropolitan
25 Apr, 2021 - 6:42 AM
25 Apr, 2021 - 6:43 AM
Road Closed - Emergency Works
Closed between Domain Road and Southbank Boulevard to allow for the ANZAC Day dawn service and march. Due to re-open at 3pm.
Port-phillip
Melbourne-metropolitan
25 Apr, 2021 - 12:00 AM
Sporting/Social Event - road closed
Event from 06:00 AM to 01:00 PM. Event speed limit 40 km/h. Traffic delay 0 to 5 min.
Melbourne-metropolitan
24 Apr, 2021 - 12:16 PM
24 Apr, 2021 - 10:14 PM
Traffic Alert - Emergency Works
Two left lanes are closed outbound near Abbotsford Street while a burst water main is being repaired. Speed has also been reduced to 40km/h. Due for completion at 12am.
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.
Melbourne-metropolitan
25 Aug, 2021 - 5:57 PM
25 Aug, 2021 - 6:52 PM
Traffic Alert - Emergency Incident
Victoria Police is directing traffic at two intersections on Collins Street in the Melbourne CBD, with traffic lights flashing yellow at Elizabeth Street and Queen Street. Please be patient and follow the direction of emergency services.
Melbourne-metropolitan
25 Aug, 2021 - 6:51 PM
Traffic Alert - Emergency Incident
Victoria Police is directing traffic at the intersection of Queen and La Trobe streets in the Melbourne CBD. Traffic lights are flashing yellow. Please be patient and follow the direction of emergency services
Melbourne-metropolitan
25 Aug, 2021 - 7:06 PM
25 Aug, 2021 - 7:07 PM
lanes closed northbound - Vehicle Collision
Northbound lanes blocked at Little Bourke Street, due to a collision. Emergency services attending. Use King or Queen street.
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
26 Aug, 2021 - 11:07 AM
26 Aug, 2021 - 11:08 AM
lanes closed eastbound - Vehicle Collision
Two lanes are closed in the Burnley Tunnel due to a collision. The left lane remains open. Speed reduced to 40km/h. Allow extra time.
Melbourne-metropolitan
26 Aug, 2021 - 7:13 PM
26 Aug, 2021 - 7:14 PM
lanes closed southbound - Police Incident
All southbound lanes closed between Little Lonsdale Street and Lonsdale Street, due to a police incident. Please avoid the area and follow the direction of emergency services. Use King Street instead. Northbound lanes remain open. Bus services on Route 216 are diverting around the closure.
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
27 Aug, 2021 - 6:41 PM
27 Aug, 2021 - 6:43 PM
lanes closed westbound - Vehicle Collision
Lanes are blocked in multiple directions due to a collision at the intersection of Wurundjeri Way and Flinders Street. Police are on site, merge carefully and slow to 40km/h past the scene.
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
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.
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
3 Sep, 2021 - 1:44 PM
lanes closed outbound - Vehicle Breakdown
Two right lanes closed on the West Gate Freeway outbound approaching Montague Street, due to a breakdown. Two lanes remain open with speed set at 40km/h. Please obey the overhead signals and merge early for everyone's safety.
Melbourne-metropolitan
3 Sep, 2021 - 2:54 PM
3 Sep, 2021 - 3:34 PM
lanes closed eastbound - Flood
Dudley Street is flooded under the rail bridge at Wurundjeri Way with all lanes blocked eastbound. Police are on site diverting traffic, consider La Trobe Street as an alternative.
Melbourne-metropolitan
3 Sep, 2021 - 5:40 PM
3 Sep, 2021 - 6:37 PM
lanes closed eastbound - Flood
The left lane eastbound remains blocked under the rail bridge at Wurundjeri Way due to flooding, and westbound there is one lane blocked. Emergency services are on site, follow the direction of police and drive with care.
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.
Port-phillip
Melbourne-metropolitan
6 Sep, 2021 - 4:42 PM
6 Sep, 2021 - 4:43 PM
lanes closed inbound - Vehicle Collision
Two inbound middle lanes closed near the entry to the West Gate Freeway outbound, due to a collision. One lane remains open for traffic heading towards the city and open lane is open to enter the freeway. Please be vigilant and merge early for the safety of crews attending.
Melbourne-metropolitan
8 Sep, 2021 - 5:51 PM
Traffic Alert - Emergency Incident
Traffic lights on flash at the intersection of La Trobe Street. Police are on site directing traffic, drive with care.
Melbourne-metropolitan
8 Sep, 2021 - 5:53 PM
8 Sep, 2021 - 5:55 PM
Traffic Alert - Emergency Incident
Traffic lights on flash at the intersection of Elizabeth Street. Drive carefully and follow the direction of police on site.
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.
Port-phillip
Melbourne-metropolitan
9 Sep, 2021 - 1:29 PM
lanes closed outbound - Vehicle Breakdown
Left lane blocked outbound after Kings Way, due to a broken-down truck. Our incident response crew assisting. Two lanes are getting past.
Melbourne-metropolitan
10 Sep, 2021 - 11:42 AM
10 Sep, 2021 - 11:45 AM
lanes closed northbound - Vehicle Collision
Right turning lane blocked due to a collision northbound at Bourke Street. Police are on site, merge carefully.
Melbourne-metropolitan
11 Sep, 2021 - 8:08 AM
11 Sep, 2021 - 8:10 AM
lanes closed northbound - Emergency Works
Left lane blocked and the speed set at 40km/h northbound before Dudley Street due to emergency sewer works. Drive carefully.
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
14 Sep, 2021 - 7:26 AM
14 Sep, 2021 - 7:27 AM
lanes closed eastbound - Vehicle Breakdown
The left lane is closed in the Burnley Tunnel near the entrance from the West Gate Freeway due to a broken down truck. Transurban Incident Managment is on site, speed set to 40km/h
Melbourne-metropolitan
15 Sep, 2021 - 12:10 PM
15 Sep, 2021 - 12:11 PM
lanes closed westbound - Vehicle Breakdown
Middle lane blocked due to a truck breakdown. Emergency services are on site and the speed is set at 40km/h, merge carefully.
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
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.
