Traffic Incidents related to West Gate Freeway (M1), Melbourne, VIC
Melbourne-metropolitan
6 Jul, 2021 - 4:11 PM
6 Jul, 2021 - 4:44 PM
lanes closed northbound - Vehicle Breakdown
The left lane is blocked northbound after Flinders Street due to a broken down truck. Please merge with care.
Melbourne-metropolitan
6 Jul, 2021 - 1:42 PM
6 Jul, 2021 - 1:43 PM
lanes closed westbound - Vehicle Collision
Westbound lanes are blocked on Flinders Street at William Street following a collision. Emergency services on scene, speed set to 40km/h. Motorists should consider Collins or Lonsdale Street.
Melbourne-metropolitan
6 Jul, 2021 - 12:52 PM
lanes closed eastbound - Vehicle Breakdown
Left lane closed in the Burnley Tunnel, due to a breakdown. Two lanes remain open. Please obey the overhead lane signals.
Melbourne-metropolitan
6 Jul, 2021 - 7:32 AM
6 Jul, 2021 - 7:34 AM
lanes closed outbound - Emergency Works
One lane closed outbound before the Bolte Bridge for emergency works. Transurban incident response crew are on scene. Allow extra time.
Melbourne-metropolitan
6 Jul, 2021 - 6:40 AM
6 Jul, 2021 - 6:41 AM
lanes closed inbound - Vehicle Collision
Left lane closed inbound just after the Bolte Bridge due to a collision. Emergency services are on scene. Speed reduced to 40km/h. Allow extra time.
Melbourne-metropolitan
5 Jul, 2021 - 4:13 PM
5 Jul, 2021 - 4:14 PM
lanes closed inbound - Vehicle Breakdown
Left lane closed inbound near the Bolte Bridge, due to a breakdown. This is in the carriageway from the West Gate Bridge towards the Burnley Tunnel. Response crews on their way.
Melbourne-metropolitan
5 Jul, 2021 - 2:51 PM
5 Jul, 2021 - 2:52 PM
lanes closed outbound - Vehicle Breakdown
The right lane is blocked and the speed set at 40km/h outbound at the Bolte Bridge due to a breakdown. Emergency services are on site, obey the overhead signals and drive with care.
Melbourne-metropolitan
5 Jul, 2021 - 12:05 PM
5 Jul, 2021 - 12:07 PM
lanes closed eastbound - Vehicle Collision
Lanes are blocked in all directions at Lygon Street due to a collision. Follow the directions of emergency services on site and allow extra time.
Melbourne-metropolitan
20 Sep, 2021 - 3:17 PM
20 Sep, 2021 - 4:23 PM
Road Closed - Police Incident
All lanes closed between Queensberry Street and Victoria Stret, due to a protest. Follow the direction of Victoria Police. Use Peel Street or Swanston Street.
Melbourne-metropolitan
21 Sep, 2021 - 10:04 AM
21 Sep, 2021 - 10:07 AM
Traffic Alert - Police Incident
Police are directing traffic at Elizabeth Street due to a protest near the intersection. Avoid the area and allow extra time. Drive with caution. Check the PTV app for tram disruptions.
Melbourne-metropolitan
3 Jul, 2021 - 11:28 AM
3 Jul, 2021 - 11:30 AM
lanes closed outbound - Vehicle Collision
The left lane is closed and the speed set at 40km/h outbound at Kings way due to a collision. Emergency services are on site, drive with care and obey the overhead signals.
Melbourne-metropolitan
21 Sep, 2021 - 5:28 PM
Road Closed - Police Incident
Intersection of Victoria Street and Elizabeth Street closed in all directions, due to a protest. Alternatives include King, Peel, La Trobe and Queensberry streets. Avoid the area. Elizabeth Street trams disrupted.
Melbourne-metropolitan
2 Jul, 2021 - 5:12 PM
lanes closed outbound - Vehicle Breakdown
Left lane closed outbound at Kings Way, due to a broken down car. Three lanes remain open.
Melbourne-metropolitan
22 Sep, 2021 - 11:01 AM
22 Sep, 2021 - 11:03 AM
Traffic Alert - Police Incident
The intersection of Elizabeth and Victoria Streets, Melbourne is closed due to protest action.
Motorists are urged to avoid the area.
King Street offers a good alternative to Elizabeth Street. La Trobe Street offers a a good alternative to Victoria Street.
Trams on routes 19, 57 59 are disrupted.
The intersection will reopen as soon as it is safe to do so.
Melbourne-metropolitan
2 Jul, 2021 - 3:41 PM
lanes closed inbound - Vehicle Collision
Road closed inbound at Victoria Street, due to a collision between a car and tram. Emergency services on the scene. Use Elizabeth or King streets. Route 58 trams towards Toorak diverting.
Melbourne-metropolitan
2 Jul, 2021 - 2:03 PM
2 Jul, 2021 - 2:04 PM
lanes closed inbound - Vehicle Breakdown
Right turn lane at Olympic Boulevard blocked by a breakdown. The through lane and left turn lane remain open. Please be vigilant and merge safely. Transurban's incident management crew is attending.
Melbourne-metropolitan
22 Sep, 2021 - 2:55 PM
lanes closed outbound - Police Incident
Road closed outbound between Linlithgow Avenue and Park Street, due to protester activity. Follow the direction of Victoria Police. Consider Sturt Street and Kings Way.
Melbourne-metropolitan
22 Sep, 2021 - 5:31 PM
22 Sep, 2021 - 5:34 PM
lanes closed inbound - Vehicle Collision
Two left lanes closed inbound before Power Street due to a collision. The speed is set at 40km/h, drive carefully and obey the overhead signals.
Melbourne-metropolitan
30 Jun, 2021 - 2:10 PM
30 Jun, 2021 - 2:11 PM
lanes closed northbound - Vehicle Collision
Two lanes blocked northbound after Flinders Street, due to a collision. Traffic using the right-turning lane to get by. Pass with care.
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
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 - 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
24 Jun, 2021 - 1:52 PM
lanes closed southbound - Vehicle Collision
Southbound lanes closed between Flinders Lane and Flinders Street, due to a rollover on Flinders Street. Please follow the direction of emergency services and use Exhibition Street instead.
Melbourne-metropolitan
24 Jun, 2021 - 1:38 PM
24 Jun, 2021 - 1:39 PM
lanes closed eastbound - Vehicle Collision
All eastbound lanes of Flinders Street are closed at Russell Street, due to a rollover. Eastbound tram services are stopped in the area. Please avoid the area, where possible, and use Collins Street instead.
Melbourne-metropolitan
24 Jun, 2021 - 9:24 AM
24 Jun, 2021 - 9:36 AM
Traffic Alert - Emergency Incident
Delays for traffic and trams along Bourke Street due to an incident near Spring Street. Route 86 and 96 trams disrupted and diverted. Check the PTV app or website for information.
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
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 Oct, 2021 - 3:09 PM
1 Oct, 2021 - 3:11 PM
lanes closed inbound - Vehicle Breakdown
Left lane closed inbound at Todd Road, due to a broken-down truck. Speed set at 40km/h. Please obey the overhead lane signs as you come down the bridge and merge safely.
Melbourne-metropolitan
1 Oct, 2021 - 5:30 PM
lanes closed outbound - Flood
Beware of water over the road in the left lane outbound at Waterfront Way. Merge safely into the right lanes.
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
4 Oct, 2021 - 5:34 PM
4 Oct, 2021 - 5:35 PM
lanes closed northbound - Vehicle Collision
Left lane closed outbound on King Street at Hawke Street, due to a collision. Access to and from Hawke Street is blocked at King Street. Victoria Police and FRV are attending. Please be patient and merge safely.
Melbourne-metropolitan
19 Jun, 2021 - 6:57 AM
19 Jun, 2021 - 6:58 AM
Traffic Alert - Emergency Incident
Lights on flash due to a fault outside The Arts Centre. Drive carefully and follow the same rules as you would at an intersection with a Stop or Give Way sign.
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
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
9 Oct, 2021 - 6:48 AM
9 Oct, 2021 - 6:50 AM
lanes closed eastbound - Emergency Works
Left lane closed eastbound at Elizabeth Street with the speed set at 40km/h due to NBN works. Merge carefully past the scene.
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
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
11 Oct, 2021 - 7:23 AM
lanes closed outbound - Vehicle Breakdown
Left lane closed outbound near the Bolte Bridge due to a breakdown. Speed set to 40km/h. Allow extra time.
Melbourne-metropolitan
12 Oct, 2021 - 7:38 AM
12 Oct, 2021 - 7:39 AM
lanes closed inbound - Vehicle Breakdown
Left lane closed inbound at the end of the inbound entry ramp to the West Gate Freeway due to a breakdown. Crews are on site. Drive with caution past the scene and allow extra time.
Melbourne-metropolitan
12 Jun, 2021 - 12:26 PM
12 Jun, 2021 - 12:28 PM
lanes closed eastbound - Vehicle Collision
The left lane is blocked at Drummond Street due to a collision. Emergency services are on site, slow down to 40km/h past the scene and merge with care.
Melbourne-metropolitan
12 Oct, 2021 - 6:18 PM
12 Oct, 2021 - 6:19 PM
Traffic Alert - Emergency Incident
Victoria Police is directing traffic at the intersections of Collins and Elizabeth streets, and Collins and Queen streets in the Melbourne CBD, with traffic lights flashing yellow. Please be vigilant and follow their direction.
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
Melbourne-metropolitan
13 Oct, 2021 - 8:45 AM
lanes closed inbound - Vehicle Collision
One lane is blocked inbound just before La Trobe Street due to a collision. Police are directing traffic. Consider using Spencer Street or William Street as alternatives. Allow extra time.
Melbourne-metropolitan
11 Jun, 2021 - 6:30 PM
11 Jun, 2021 - 6:36 PM
lanes closed southbound - Vehicle Collision
Lanes are blocked in multiple directions at Olympic Boulevard due to a collision. Follow the direction of emergency services, reduce your speed to 40km/h past the flashing lights and merge carefully past the scene.
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
13 Oct, 2021 - 2:42 PM
13 Oct, 2021 - 2:59 PM
lanes closed southbound - Vehicle Collision
Right lane blocked southbound at Wellington Parade due to a multi-vehicle collision. Police are on site, slow to 40km/h past the scene and drive carefully.
Melbourne-metropolitan
13 Oct, 2021 - 4:08 PM
lanes closed westbound - Emergency Works
All westbound lanes closed between Russell and Swanston streets, due to emergency sewer wokrs. Use Lonsdale Street instead. Works due to be completed at 8pm.
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 Oct, 2021 - 1:35 PM
lanes closed inbound - Vehicle Breakdown
Left lane closed inbound near the Bolte Bridge, due to a broken-down truck at the start of the Kings Way exit. Transurban's incident management crew are assisting.
Melbourne-metropolitan
14 Oct, 2021 - 5:34 PM
14 Oct, 2021 - 5:36 PM
lanes closed inbound - Vehicle Breakdown
Left lane closed inbound at Montague Street due to a breakdown. Emergency services on site and the speed set at 40km/h, drive carefully.
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
18 Oct, 2021 - 10:06 AM
18 Oct, 2021 - 7:04 PM
Traffic Alert - Emergency Works
Speed and lane restrictions in place in both directions near Wurundjeri Way due to water works. Speed set to 40km/h. Allow extra time and drive with caution past crews that are on site.
Melbourne-metropolitan
22 Oct, 2021 - 12:07 PM
lanes closed northbound - Vehicle Collision
All northbound lanes closed at Hawke Street, due to a collision. Emergency services are u-turning traffic. Please follow their direction and be patient.
Melbourne-metropolitan
22 Oct, 2021 - 5:56 PM
lanes closed southbound - Vehicle Collision
All southbound lanes closed on Exhibition Street at Flinders Street, due to a collision. All southbound traffic is diverting onto Flinders Street eastbound. Both east- and west-bound traffic is reduced to one lane. Trams on Route 75 are diverting.
Melbourne-metropolitan
30 May, 2021 - 12:40 PM
30 May, 2021 - 12:41 PM
lanes closed southbound - Vehicle Collision
The right lane is closed citybound after Victoria Street due to a collision. Emergency services are attending. Please merge with care.
Port-phillip
Melbourne-metropolitan
26 Oct, 2021 - 7:42 AM
26 Oct, 2021 - 8:04 AM
lanes closed inbound - Vehicle Collision
Right lane closed in both directions at the Montague Street bridge due to a bridge strike. Police are directing traffic. Make sure you know the height of your truck before you travel.
Melbourne-metropolitan
29 May, 2021 - 10:35 AM
29 May, 2021 - 10:37 AM
lanes closed inbound - Vehicle Collision
The right lane is closed citybound after Victoria Street due to a collision. Please merge with care.
Melbourne-metropolitan
26 Oct, 2021 - 5:34 PM
26 Oct, 2021 - 5:36 PM
lanes closed outbound - Vehicle Collision
Two outbound lanes are closed on Citylink between the Bolte Bridge and Footscray Road, due to a collision. Two lanes are open with speed set at 40km/h. Please obey the overhead signals and be patient as crew clear the incident.
Melbourne-metropolitan
27 Oct, 2021 - 9:11 AM
27 Oct, 2021 - 9:13 AM
lanes closed westbound - Vehicle Breakdown
The middle lane is closed in the Domain Tunnel due to a breakdown. Crews are on site to clear the breakdown. Allow extra time. Speed reduced to 40km/h.
Melbourne-metropolitan
27 Oct, 2021 - 3:36 PM
27 Oct, 2021 - 3:37 PM
lanes closed outbound - Vehicle Collision
Two lanes are closed outbound at Montague Street due to a collision. Emergency services are on site with the speed set at 40km/h, merge carefully.
Melbourne-metropolitan
28 Oct, 2021 - 1:13 PM
28 Oct, 2021 - 1:15 PM
lanes closed inbound - Vehicle Breakdown
Left lane closed inbound at Kings Way due to a breakdown. The speed is set at 40km/h, merge carefully and obey the overhead signals.
Port-phillip
Melbourne-metropolitan
26 May, 2021 - 7:17 PM
26 May, 2021 - 7:21 PM
Road Closed - Vehicle Collision
Graham Street currently closed between Nott Street and Clark Street for a collision. Follow directions issued by emergency services on-site. Allow extra time.
Melbourne-metropolitan
25 May, 2021 - 5:44 PM
lanes closed inbound - Vehicle Collision
Right lane closed inbound over Montague Street, due to a 3-car collision. Three lanes remain 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.
Port-phillip
Melbourne-metropolitan
25 May, 2021 - 12:51 PM
25 May, 2021 - 12:53 PM
lanes closed inbound - Vehicle Collision
Right lane closed on St Kilda Road citybound at Toorak Road, due to a collision. One lane remains open in the centre carriageway. Tram services in both directions are unable to operate through the area. Please follow the direction of emergency services.
Melbourne-metropolitan
24 May, 2021 - 11:03 PM
24 May, 2021 - 11:05 PM
Traffic Alert - Emergency Incident
Due to a vehicle fire at the start of the West Gate Bridge outbound, the Todd Rd entry ramp is closed.
Melbourne-metropolitan
2 Nov, 2021 - 5:55 PM
2 Nov, 2021 - 5:56 PM
lanes closed northbound - Emergency Works
Right lane closed in both directions at Queensberry Street, due to emergency road works. Pass with care using the left lane. Limited access across the intersection from Queensberry Street so use Victoria Street instead.
Melbourne-metropolitan
21 May, 2021 - 5:19 PM
lanes closed southbound - Vehicle Breakdown
Right turn lane closed southbound at La Trobe Street, due to a breakdown. All lanes are open for through traffic. Please be vigilant and merge safely.
Melbourne-metropolitan
5 Nov, 2021 - 3:10 PM
lanes closed outbound - Emergency Works
Left lane closed outbound near the Bolte Bridge ramps, due to emergency road repairs. Two lanes remain open with speed set at 40km/h. Delays from the Domain tunnel.
Port-phillip
Melbourne-metropolitan
5 Nov, 2021 - 5:10 PM
5 Nov, 2021 - 5:11 PM
lanes closed outbound - Vehicle Collision
Left lane closed on the outbound entry ramp from Kings Way to the West Gate Freeway, due to a colision. One lane remains open with speed set at 40km/h. Please obey the overhead signals and slow down past crews for everyone's safety.
Melbourne-metropolitan
6 Nov, 2021 - 12:35 PM
Road Closed - Police Incident
Intersection of Spring Street and Bourke Street closed, due to protest activity. Follow the direction of Victoria Police. Several tram routes disrupted.
Melbourne-metropolitan
6 Nov, 2021 - 12:47 PM
lanes closed westbound - Emergency Works
La Trobe Street closed westbound between Elizabeth and Queen streets, due to construction work. Use Lonsdale Street instead.
Melbourne-metropolitan
18 May, 2021 - 9:29 AM
18 May, 2021 - 9:30 AM
lanes closed inbound - Vehicle Collision
Left lane closed inbound at Rosslyn Street due to a collision. Traffic management in place. Allow extra time past the incident.
Melbourne-metropolitan
7 Nov, 2021 - 12:00 AM
Sporting/Social Event - road closed
Event from 04:00 AM to 01:30 PM. Event speed limit 40 km/h. Traffic delay 0 to 5 min.
