Traffic Incidents related to West Gate Freeway (M1), Melbourne, VIC
Melbourne-metropolitan
31 Jul, 2021 - 7:51 PM
31 Jul, 2021 - 7:54 PM
Traffic Alert - Flood
Dudley Street in West Melbourne between Wurundjeri Way and Adderley Street is currently flooded.
Please avoid area and never enter flood waters.
Melbourne-metropolitan
30 Jul, 2021 - 5:07 PM
30 Jul, 2021 - 5:11 PM
lanes closed inbound - Vehicle Breakdown
Inbound at Clarendon Street the left lane is closed due to a breakdown. The speed is set at 40km/h, please obey the overhead signals.
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.
Port-phillip
Melbourne-metropolitan
28 Jul, 2021 - 11:50 AM
28 Jul, 2021 - 12:09 PM
lanes closed outbound - Police Incident
All outbound lanes of Queens Road are closed at Toorak Road and Lorne Street due to a Police incident. Emergency services are on scene. Use St. Kilda Road as an alternative. Allow extra time through the area.
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
27 Jul, 2021 - 5:56 AM
27 Jul, 2021 - 5:58 AM
lanes closed southbound - Vehicle Collision
One lane closed southbound at Flinders Street due to a collision. Emergency services are attending. Drive with caution.
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.
Port-phillip
Melbourne-metropolitan
26 Jul, 2021 - 2:07 PM
26 Jul, 2021 - 2:08 PM
lanes closed southbound - Vehicle Collision
Southbound lanes closed near York Street, due to a collision. Please follow the direction of emergency services and use Moray Street or Ferrars Street instead. Trams on Route 12 towards St Kilda are unable to operate.
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.
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
25 Jul, 2021 - 12:52 PM
25 Jul, 2021 - 12:54 PM
lanes closed northbound - Vehicle Collision
Left lane blocked northbound at Roden Street due to a collision. Emergency services are attending, merge carefully and reduce your speed to 40km/h past the scene.
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
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.
Melbourne-metropolitan
24 Jul, 2021 - 12:00 AM
25 Jul, 2021 - 12:00 AM
Sporting/Social Event - road closed
Event from 04:00 AM to 01:00 PM. Event speed limit 40 km/h. Traffic delay 6 to 10 min.
Melbourne-metropolitan
22 Jul, 2021 - 3:42 PM
lanes closed inbound - Vehicle Breakdown
Left lane closed inbound at the Bolte Bridge, due to a broken-down truck. Please obey the overhead lane signals.
Melbourne-metropolitan
22 Jul, 2021 - 2:24 PM
22 Jul, 2021 - 2:26 PM
lanes closed inbound - Vehicle Breakdown
Left lane closed at the Bolte Bridge inbound due to a breakdown. Emergency services are on site with the speed set at 40km/h, obey the overhead signals and merge carefully.
Melbourne-metropolitan
22 Jul, 2021 - 6:06 AM
22 Jul, 2021 - 8:47 AM
Road Closed - Vehicle Collision
Closures are in place from all directions approaching the La Trobe Street intersection to repair tram lines damaged in an earlier collision. Delays for Route 30 trams. Check the PTV website. Avoid the intersection.
Port-phillip
Melbourne-metropolitan
21 Jul, 2021 - 9:46 AM
21 Jul, 2021 - 9:47 AM
lanes closed inbound - Vehicle Breakdown
Middle lane closed inbound near Arthur Street due to a breakdown. Allow extra time and drive with caution.
Melbourne-metropolitan
20 Jul, 2021 - 9:57 PM
20 Jul, 2021 - 9:58 PM
Traffic Alert - Flood
Road is flooded under the rail overpass. Please avoid the area and seek alternative route.
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
20 Jul, 2021 - 2:02 PM
lanes closed eastbound - Flood
Both eastbound lanes closed at Wurundjeri Way, due to flooding under the rail bridge. The left lanes westbound also closed. Police attending. Use Wurundjeri Way, Flinders Street and Spencer Street.
Port-phillip
Melbourne-metropolitan
19 Jul, 2021 - 12:11 PM
19 Jul, 2021 - 12:14 PM
lanes closed outbound - Emergency Works
One of the outbound far left lanes is closed prior to the Bolte Bridge due to emergency repair work. One lane remains open for those heading to the Bolte Bridge or Todd Road exits. Transurban's crew is working to re-open lanes as quickly and safely as possible.
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.
Port-phillip
Melbourne-metropolitan
16 Jul, 2021 - 8:37 AM
16 Jul, 2021 - 8:38 AM
lanes closed northbound - Vehicle Collision
Left lane closed northbound just before the West Gate Freeway due to a collision. Emergency services directing traffic
Port-phillip
Melbourne-metropolitan
15 Jul, 2021 - 11:46 AM
lanes closed outbound - Emergency Works
One of the outbound far left lanes is closed prior to the Bolte Bridge, due to emergency repair work. One lane remains open and heavy delays are expected for those heading to the Bolte Bridge or Todd Road exits. Transurban's crews are working to re-open lanes as quickly and safely as possible. Please obey the overhead signals.
Melbourne-metropolitan
14 Jul, 2021 - 6:34 PM
14 Jul, 2021 - 6:37 PM
Traffic Alert - Emergency Incident
Victoria Police are directing traffic at the corner of Collins Street and Elizabeth Street with traffic lights flashing yellow. Drive carefully through the intersection.
Melbourne-metropolitan
14 Jul, 2021 - 5:53 PM
14 Jul, 2021 - 5:55 PM
Traffic Alert - Emergency Incident
Victoria Police are directing traffic at the intersection of La Trobe Street and Queen Street with traffic lights flashing yellow. Drive carefully.
Melbourne-metropolitan
14 Jul, 2021 - 12:45 PM
lanes closed westbound - Vehicle Collision
All westbound lanes are closed between Spencer Street and Wurundjeri Way, following a collision under the rail overpass. Emergency services directing traffic. Use La Trobe Street to reach Harbour Esplanade or Dynon Road to access the freeway. Allow extra time.
Melbourne-metropolitan
14 Jul, 2021 - 6:40 AM
14 Jul, 2021 - 6:45 AM
Traffic Alert - Emergency Incident
Traffic lights are out at Bourke Street due to a power fault. Drive with caution through the intersection.
Port-phillip
Melbourne-metropolitan
13 Jul, 2021 - 11:01 AM
13 Jul, 2021 - 11:02 AM
lanes closed northbound - Vehicle Collision
Left lane closed northbound at the Montague STreet bridge due to a collision. Drive with caution.
Melbourne-metropolitan
13 Jul, 2021 - 9:39 AM
13 Jul, 2021 - 9:40 AM
lanes closed inbound - Vehicle Collision
Collision inbound on Alexandra Avenue just before the Swan Street Bridge. Emergency services are directing traffic in both directions past the incident.
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
12 Jul, 2021 - 2:33 PM
12 Jul, 2021 - 2:35 PM
lanes closed westbound - Police Incident
All westbound lanes closed between King and Spencer streets, due to a police incident. Please be patient and vigilant when using local detours around the closure. There are heavy delays on Dudley Street back past the Flagstaff Gardens.
Melbourne-metropolitan
12 Jul, 2021 - 12:53 PM
12 Jul, 2021 - 12:56 PM
lanes closed westbound - Vehicle Collision
Westbound lane closures in place due to a collision at Peel Street. There are also northbound lane closures on Peel Street at the intersection in place due with emergency services directing traffic at the incident. Delays for Route 57 trams through the area. Check the PTV app.
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.
Port-phillip
Melbourne-metropolitan
12 Jul, 2021 - 8:20 AM
12 Jul, 2021 - 8:21 AM
lanes closed inbound - Vehicle Breakdown
Middle lane closed inbound near Arthur Street due to a breakdown. Allow extra time.
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.
Melbourne-metropolitan
10 Jul, 2021 - 7:30 AM
10 Jul, 2021 - 7:32 AM
lanes closed westbound - Emergency Works
Left lane closed westbound at Lygon Street and the speed set at 40km/h due to emergency gas works. Merge carefully past the works.
Melbourne-metropolitan
9 Jul, 2021 - 5:39 PM
lanes closed westbound - Vehicle Breakdown
Left lane closed in the Domain tunnel due to a breakdown. Response crews attending. Please obey the overhead lane signals.
Melbourne-metropolitan
9 Jul, 2021 - 2:27 PM
9 Jul, 2021 - 2:28 PM
lanes closed northbound - Vehicle Collision
Left lane blocked northbound after Wellington Parade due to a collision. Police are on site, reduce your speed and merge carefully using the right lane.
Melbourne-metropolitan
9 Jul, 2021 - 9:31 AM
9 Jul, 2021 - 9:32 AM
lanes closed inbound - Vehicle Collision
Left lane closed inbound just after the Bolte Bridge due to a collision. Police are directing traffic. Allow extra time past the incident.
Melbourne-metropolitan
9 Jul, 2021 - 9:06 AM
9 Jul, 2021 - 9:07 AM
lanes closed westbound - Vehicle Breakdown
Left lane closed in the Domain Tunnel due to a truck breakdown. Crews are on site. Speed reduced to 40km/h. Allow extra time.
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 - 5:11 PM
7 Jul, 2021 - 5:15 PM
lanes closed westbound - Vehicle Collision
Two lanes are blocked westbound at Russell Street due to a collision. Emergency services are on site, merge carefully past the scene.
Melbourne-metropolitan
7 Jul, 2021 - 4:39 PM
7 Jul, 2021 - 5:16 PM
lanes closed northbound - Vehicle Collision
Left lane blocked northbound at Collins Street following a collision.
Melbourne-metropolitan
7 Jul, 2021 - 4:02 PM
7 Jul, 2021 - 4:03 PM
lanes closed westbound - Vehicle Breakdown
The left lane is closed in the Domain Tunnel due to a breakdown. The speed is set at 40km/h, merge with care.
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 - 11:56 AM
7 Jul, 2021 - 11:57 AM
lanes closed westbound - Vehicle Breakdown
Left lane closed in the Domain Tunnel and speed reduced to 40km/h, due to a broken-down truck just outside the exit of the tunnel. Response crews heading there to assist.
