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

Port-phillip
Melbourne-metropolitan
17 Sep, 2021 - 11:19 PM
18 Sep, 2021 - 4:45 AM
lanes closed northbound - Emergency Works
Northbound left hand lane closed and speeds to 40kph till approximately 7 am.
Melbourne-metropolitan
18 Sep, 2021 - 8:25 AM
18 Sep, 2021 - 8:27 AM
lanes closed northbound - Emergency Works
Northbound lanes closed at Bourke Street due to emergency gas works. Detour via Bourke Street and allow extra time.
Melbourne-metropolitan
8 Jul, 2021 - 4:05 PM
8 Jul, 2021 - 4:07 PM
lanes closed outbound - Emergency Works
Two right lanes are closed outbound at Todd Road due to emergency road repairs. The speed is set at 40km/h with emergency services on site. Merge with care and obey the overhead signals.
Melbourne-metropolitan
8 Jul, 2021 - 5:23 AM
8 Jul, 2021 - 5:24 AM
Traffic Alert - Emergency Incident
Traffic lights are on flash at Adderley Street due to a fault. Drive with caution through the intersection.
Melbourne-metropolitan
7 Jul, 2021 - 7:14 PM
Road Closed - Vehicle Collision
King Street blocked in both directions at Lonsdale Street, due to a collision. Use William or Spencer streets.
Melbourne-metropolitan
7 Jul, 2021 - 5:59 PM
7 Jul, 2021 - 6:01 PM
lanes closed outbound - Vehicle Breakdown
Left lane closed outbound on the Westgate Bridge due to a breakdown. The speed is set at 40km/h and emergency services are on site, merge carefully past the scene.
Melbourne-metropolitan
7 Jul, 2021 - 3:22 PM
7 Jul, 2021 - 3:23 PM
lanes closed outbound - Emergency Works
Right lane closed outbound under the West Gate Freeway as crews repair a traffic light pole knocked down in an earlier collision. Pass with care.
Melbourne-metropolitan
7 Jul, 2021 - 12:47 PM
lanes closed inbound - Emergency Works
Right lane closed inbound near Todd Road, due to emergency road repairs. Four lanes remain open with speed set at 40km/h. Please obey the overhead lane signals across the West Gate Bridge.
Melbourne-metropolitan
20 Sep, 2021 - 9:46 AM
20 Sep, 2021 - 9:48 AM
Traffic Alert - Weather
Speed restrictions in place in both directions over the West Gate Bridge due to strong, gusty winds. Drive with caution and look out for hazards. Make sure loads are secure before travel.
Melbourne-metropolitan
6 Jul, 2021 - 5:43 PM
6 Jul, 2021 - 5:45 PM
lanes closed southbound - Vehicle Collision
Power Street is blocked southbound at City Road due to a collision. Emergency services are attending. Avoid the area. Heavy vehicles should detour using Whiteman Street, Normanby Road and Montague Street.
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 - 6:55 AM
6 Jul, 2021 - 6:56 AM
lanes closed inbound - Vehicle Collision
Two right lanes are closed citybound on the West Gate Bridge following a collision. Emergency services on site, speed set to 40km/h.
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
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
22 Sep, 2021 - 5:38 PM
22 Sep, 2021 - 5:39 PM
lanes closed outbound - Police Incident
Left lane blocked outbound after the West Gate Freeway, due to protesters and police activity. Allow some extra time and pass with care.
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
24 Sep, 2021 - 9:31 AM
24 Sep, 2021 - 9:33 AM
lanes closed outbound - Vehicle Breakdown
Two left lanes are closed outbound over the West Gate Bridge due to a breakdown. Speed set to 40km/h. Crews are on site. Allow extra time.
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
2 Jul, 2021 - 11:15 AM
2 Jul, 2021 - 11:17 AM
lanes closed outbound - Vehicle Breakdown
Left lane closed outbound and the speed set at 40km/h at Todd Road due to a broken-down truck. Emergency services are on site, merge carefully past the scene.
Port-phillip
Melbourne-metropolitan
2 Jul, 2021 - 6:19 AM
2 Jul, 2021 - 6:21 AM
lanes closed inbound - Vehicle Collision
Two lanes blocked inbound due to a collision near Sturt Street. Our Incident Response team and police are on site, reduce your speed and merge with care.
Melbourne-metropolitan
30 Jun, 2021 - 6:45 PM
lanes closed outbound - Vehicle Breakdown
Left lane closed outbound on the West Gate Bridge, due to a broken-down car. Please obey the overhead lane signals and merge safely.
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
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
2 Oct, 2021 - 10:04 AM
2 Oct, 2021 - 10:24 AM
lanes closed outbound - Emergency Works
Three right lanes closed outbound on the West Gate Bridge due to road surface repair works. The speed is set at 40km/h, merge carefully and obey the overhead 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
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
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
5 Oct, 2021 - 5:37 AM
5 Oct, 2021 - 5:38 AM
Traffic Alert - Weather
Speed reduced to 60km/h over the West Gate Bridge due to strong, gusty winds. Drive with caution. Look out for hazards.
Melbourne-metropolitan
6 Oct, 2021 - 2:00 PM
6 Oct, 2021 - 2:36 PM
lanes closed westbound - Emergency Works
Two lanesre-opened westbound near Southbank Boulevard, following construction work.
Melbourne-metropolitan
7 Oct, 2021 - 6:24 AM
7 Oct, 2021 - 6:27 AM
lanes closed outbound - Vehicle Collision
Left lane closed outbound near Todd Road due to a collision. Emergency services attending. Drive with caution past the incident.
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
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 - 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
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
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
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
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
11 Oct, 2021 - 12:47 PM
11 Oct, 2021 - 12:48 PM
lanes closed outbound - Vehicle Breakdown
Left lane blocked outbound before the West Gate Freeway, due to a broken-down truck at the top of the City Road entry ramp. Pass with care.
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
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
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
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
12 Oct, 2021 - 3:52 PM
lanes closed outbound - Vehicle Breakdown
Two right lanes closed on the West Gate Freeway outbound, due to a breakdown on the upslope of the city side of the bridge. Delays are building rapidly. Please obey the overhead signals and merge early for everyone's safety. Speed is set at 40km/h in the remaining lanes.
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
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.
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.
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.
Melbourne-metropolitan
14 Oct, 2021 - 6:08 PM
lanes closed outbound - Vehicle Breakdown
Two lanes closed on the West Gate Freeway outbound at the start of the West Gate Bridge, due to a broken-down truck. Three lanes remain open with speed set at 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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
2 Jun, 2021 - 8:06 AM
2 Jun, 2021 - 8:16 AM
lanes closed outbound - Vehicle Breakdown
Two right lanes are closed outbound on the West Gate Bridge due to a truck breakdown. Allow extra time. Drive with caution. Crews called to assist.
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
31 May, 2021 - 4:28 PM
31 May, 2021 - 4:29 PM
lanes closed outbound - Vehicle Breakdown
Two right lanes closed on the West Gate Bridge outbound, due to a truck breakdown. Three lanes are open with speed set at 40km/h. Please obey the overhead signals and merge early for everyone's safety.
Melbourne-metropolitan
26 Oct, 2021 - 1:29 PM
26 Oct, 2021 - 1:30 PM
lanes closed outbound - Vehicle Breakdown
Two left lanes closed outbound on the West Gate Bridge, due to a truck breakdown. Three lanes remain open with speed set at 40km/h. Please obey the overhead signals and merge early for everyone's safety. Transurban's incident management crew is on the way to assist.
Melbourne-metropolitan
26 Oct, 2021 - 3:47 PM
lanes closed outbound - Vehicle Breakdown
Two left lane closed outbound on the West Gate Bridge, due to a breakdown. Three lanes are open with speed set at 40km/h. Please obey the overhead signals and merge early for everyone's safety.
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.