Traffic Incidents related to West Gate Freeway (M1), Melbourne, VIC
Melbourne-metropolitan
7 Oct, 2021 - 5:00 PM
7 Oct, 2021 - 5:09 PM
lanes closed southbound - Vehicle Collision
Lanes blocked southbound north of Somerville Road due to a collision, with traffic being diverted using the parking lane. Northbound the right lane is also blocked, with police directing traffic. Slow to 40km/h and follow the direction of emergency services.
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
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 - 10:01 AM
11 Oct, 2021 - 6:10 PM
Traffic Alert - Emergency Works
Emergency crews are repairing a burst water main near Hyde Street. Police are directing traffic with water on surrounding roads. Drive with caution through the area.
Melbourne-metropolitan
11 Oct, 2021 - 12:46 PM
11 Oct, 2021 - 12:49 PM
lanes closed northbound - Vehicle Breakdown
A right turn lane blocked northbound at Francis Street, due to a broken-down truck. Pass with care using the left or right lanes.
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
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
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 - 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.
Melbourne-metropolitan
15 Oct, 2021 - 6:05 PM
15 Oct, 2021 - 6:06 PM
lanes closed southbound - Vehicle Collision
Left lane blocked southbound at the West Gate Freeway due to a collision. Slow to 40km/h past the scene and merge carefully.
Melbourne-metropolitan
17 Sep, 2021 - 6:17 AM
17 Sep, 2021 - 6:19 AM
lanes closed outbound - Vehicle Breakdown
Two outbound lanes blocked on the upslope of the West Gate Bridge due to a truck breakdown. Allow extra time. Speed set to 40km/h.
Hobsons-bay
Melbourne-metropolitan
16 Sep, 2021 - 5:20 PM
16 Sep, 2021 - 5:22 PM
lanes closed inbound - Vehicle Breakdown
Two left lanes are blocked inbound on the West Gate Bridge due to a broken-down truck. The speed is set at 40km/h, merge carefully and obey the overhead signals.
Melbourne-metropolitan
13 Sep, 2021 - 7:55 AM
13 Sep, 2021 - 7:56 AM
lanes closed westbound - Vehicle Breakdown
Right lane closed westbound at Williamstown Road due to a broken down truck. Allow extra time past the incident. Crews called to assist.
Hobsons-bay
Melbourne-metropolitan
21 Oct, 2021 - 2:45 PM
lanes closed outbound - Vehicle Breakdown
One lane closed on the outbound exit from the West Gate Freeway to Williamstown Road, due to a truck breakdown. Transurban's incident management service and heavy haulage towing are attending. Please be patient and merge safely.
Hobsons-bay
Melbourne-metropolitan
12 Sep, 2021 - 2:51 PM
12 Sep, 2021 - 5:07 PM
Road Closed - Vehicle Collision
Road is closed in both directions due to a collision. Please avoid the area and seek alternative route.
Melbourne-metropolitan
22 Oct, 2021 - 1:12 PM
lanes closed westbound - Emergency Incident
All outbound lanes closed at Hyde Street, due to a lost load from a truck at the rail bridge. Please follow the direction of emergency services and consider detouring using Hopkins Street or Somerville Road.
Hobsons-bay
Melbourne-metropolitan
10 Sep, 2021 - 6:28 PM
lanes closed inbound - Vehicle Breakdown
Two middle lanes closed inbound on the West Gate Bridge, due to a breakdown. Three lanes remain open with speed set at 40km/h. Transurban's incident management crew will assist. Please obey the overhead signals and merge early for everyone's safety.
Melbourne-metropolitan
9 Sep, 2021 - 6:48 AM
9 Sep, 2021 - 6:49 AM
Traffic Alert - Weather
Speed reduced to 60km/h over the West Gate Bridge due to strong, gusty winds. Drive with caution. Make sure loads are secure before you travel. Look out for hazards.
Hobsons-bay
Melbourne-metropolitan
26 Oct, 2021 - 12:38 PM
26 Oct, 2021 - 12:39 PM
lanes closed inbound - Vehicle Breakdown
The left lane is closed inbound 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
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.
