Traffic Incidents related to West Gate Freeway (M1), Melbourne, VIC
Melbourne-metropolitan
27 Nov, 2021 - 7:02 AM
27 Nov, 2021 - 7:03 AM
lanes closed northbound - Emergency Works
Left lane blocked northbound at Lonsdale Street due to emergency NBN works. The speed is set at 40km/h, drive with care.
Melbourne-metropolitan
26 Nov, 2021 - 6:26 PM
lanes closed inbound - Vehicle Collision
Right lane closed inbound at Kings Way, due to a collision before the Burnley Tunnel. Three lanes remain open. Please obey the overhead signs.
Melbourne-metropolitan
26 Nov, 2021 - 12:00 AM
27 Nov, 2021 - 12:00 AM
Sporting/Social Event - road closed
Event from 05:00 PM to 12:00 AM. Event speed limit nil. Traffic delay 0 to 5 min.
Port-phillip
Melbourne-metropolitan
24 Nov, 2021 - 5:08 PM
24 Nov, 2021 - 5:09 PM
lanes closed eastbound - Vehicle Collision
Left lane blocked eastbound off Montague Street due to a collision. emergency services are on site, slow to 40km/h and merge with care.
Melbourne-metropolitan
24 Nov, 2021 - 2:17 PM
lanes closed inbound - Vehicle Collision
Left lane blocked inbound before Olympic Boulevard, due to a truck hitting the side guard railing. One lane remains open with Transurban's incident management team attening.
Port-phillip
Melbourne-metropolitan
17 Jan, 2022 - 5:13 PM
17 Jan, 2022 - 5:14 PM
lanes closed outbound - Vehicle Collision
All outbound lanes closed at Munro Street, due to a collision. Emergency services attending. Drivers will be sent onto Munro Street to then use Ingles Street.
Melbourne-metropolitan
22 Nov, 2021 - 8:48 AM
22 Nov, 2021 - 8:49 AM
lanes closed inbound - Vehicle Collision
Two left lanes are closed near the Bolte Bridge due to a breakdown. Crews on site. Speed reduced to 40km/h. Allow extra time past the incident.
Melbourne-metropolitan
20 Jan, 2022 - 6:58 PM
20 Jan, 2022 - 7:00 PM
lanes closed eastbound - Vehicle Collision
Only one lane is open eastbound at LaTrobe Street following a collision. Emergency services on site, speed set to 40km/h
Melbourne-metropolitan
20 Nov, 2021 - 2:21 PM
20 Nov, 2021 - 2:24 PM
lanes closed outbound - Vehicle Collision
Left lane closed outbound after the Bolte Bridge due to a collision. The speed is set at 40km/h with emergency services on site, merge carefully.
Melbourne-metropolitan
20 Nov, 2021 - 11:40 AM
20 Nov, 2021 - 11:41 AM
lanes closed inbound - Vehicle Collision
Left lane closed inbound at the Bolte Bridge due to a collision. Emergency services are on site with the speed set at 40km/h. Merge carefully and obey the overhead signals.
Melbourne-metropolitan
20 Nov, 2021 - 11:24 AM
20 Nov, 2021 - 11:25 AM
Road Closed - Police Incident
Blocked in both directions due to a rally at Bourke Street. Avoid the area, trams in the area are being diverted.
Port-phillip
Melbourne-metropolitan
21 Jan, 2022 - 8:43 AM
21 Jan, 2022 - 8:47 AM
lanes closed inbound - Vehicle Collision
Left lane blocked inbound at Albert Road due to a collision. Emergency services are on site, slow to 40km/h when you see the flashing lights and merge with care.
Melbourne-metropolitan
20 Nov, 2021 - 6:47 AM
20 Nov, 2021 - 6:48 AM
lanes closed northbound - Emergency Works
Left lane closed northbound at Dudley Street due to utility works. Merge carefully and slow to 40km/h past the scene.
Melbourne-metropolitan
21 Jan, 2022 - 6:37 PM
21 Jan, 2022 - 6:38 PM
lanes closed northbound - Vehicle Collision
Bourke Street is blocked westbound at King Street and the left lane is closed on King Street northbound due to a collision. Please merge with care. Consider using Collins Street or Lonsdale Street as an alternative to Bourke Street.
Melbourne-metropolitan
19 Nov, 2021 - 3:21 PM
19 Nov, 2021 - 3:22 PM
lanes closed inbound - Vehicle Collision
Left lane blocked under the Tullamarine Freeway due to an incident. Emergency services are on site, slow to 40km/h past the flashing lights.
Port-phillip
Melbourne-metropolitan
22 Jan, 2022 - 9:47 AM
22 Jan, 2022 - 9:49 AM
lanes closed inbound - Vehicle Collision
Left lane blocked inbound before Kings Way due to a collision. Emergency services are on site, slow to 40km/h and merge carefully. Consider St Kilda Road as an alternative.
Yarra
Melbourne-metropolitan
22 Jan, 2022 - 4:07 PM
22 Jan, 2022 - 4:10 PM
Road Closed - Police Incident
Road closed due to protest activity. Avoid the area long delays. use Flinders St and Toorak Rd as alternative routes.
Melbourne-metropolitan
18 Nov, 2021 - 5:09 PM
18 Nov, 2021 - 5:10 PM
lanes closed outbound - Vehicle Collision
Multiple lanes closed in all directions through the intersection of Footscray Road, Harbour Esplanade, Docklands Drive and Dudley Street, due to a collision. Please follow the direction of emergency services. Trams on routes 30, 70, 75 and 86 are not operating in the area.
Melbourne-metropolitan
17 Nov, 2021 - 4:31 PM
17 Nov, 2021 - 4:33 PM
lanes closed outbound - Vehicle Breakdown
Two lanes are blocked outbound at Kings Way due to a breakdown. Emergency services are on site, with the speed set at 40km/h. Merge carefully and obey the overhead signals.
Melbourne-metropolitan
16 Nov, 2021 - 8:26 PM
16 Nov, 2021 - 8:29 PM
lanes closed westbound - Emergency Incident
All westbound lanes closed on Flinders Street between Queen Street and Market Street due to a diesel spill. Follow directions issued on-site. Closure expected to remain in place until midnight. Allow extra time.
Melbourne-metropolitan
25 Jan, 2022 - 1:33 PM
25 Jan, 2022 - 1:34 PM
lanes closed westbound - Vehicle Collision
Bourke Street blocked westbound between William Street and King Street, due to an overheight truck stuck under tram wires. Use Collins Street or Lonsdale Street. One northbound lane of William Street also closed.
Melbourne-metropolitan
25 Jan, 2022 - 2:06 PM
25 Jan, 2022 - 2:07 PM
Traffic Alert - Emergency Works
Traffic lights on flash at the intersection of La Trobe and Queen streets. Victoria Police are directing drivers.
Melbourne-metropolitan
26 Jan, 2022 - 10:17 AM
26 Jan, 2022 - 10:18 AM
lanes closed inbound - Vehicle Breakdown
Left lane closed inbound at the entrance to the Domain Tunnel due to a breakdown. Crews on site. Speed set to 40km/h. Allow extra time past the incident.
Melbourne-metropolitan
27 Jan, 2022 - 12:00 AM
29 Jan, 2022 - 12:00 AM
Sporting/Social Event - road closed
Event from 09:00 AM to 01:00 AM. Event speed limit 40 km/h. Traffic delay 0 to 5 min.
Melbourne-metropolitan
27 Jan, 2022 - 2:13 PM
lanes closed inbound - Vehicle Breakdown
Left lane closed inbound at Power Street, due to a breakdown. Response crews attending. Two lanes remain open with speed set at 40km/h.
Melbourne-metropolitan
27 Jan, 2022 - 2:31 PM
27 Jan, 2022 - 4:06 PM
lanes closed eastbound - Vehicle Breakdown
Two left lanes closed eastbound at the Southbank Boulevard intersection, due to a truck breakdown. One lane remains open for through traffic. Please be vigilant and merge safely.
Melbourne-metropolitan
27 Jan, 2022 - 6:00 PM
lanes closed inbound - Vehicle Breakdown
Right lane blocked inbound at the Bolte Bridge overpass, due to a breakdown. Response crews have arrived.
Melbourne-metropolitan
13 Nov, 2021 - 11:58 AM
13 Nov, 2021 - 12:33 PM
lanes closed inbound - Vehicle Collision
Left lane blocked inbound due to a collision at the Bolte Bridge. The speed is set at 40km/h, drive carefully.
Melbourne-metropolitan
13 Nov, 2021 - 7:15 AM
13 Nov, 2021 - 7:17 AM
lanes closed outbound - Emergency Incident
Multiple lanes are blocked outbound before Citylink due to flooding. Merge carefully and slow to 40km/h past the scene.
Melbourne-metropolitan
12 Nov, 2021 - 4:41 PM
12 Nov, 2021 - 4:42 PM
lanes closed inbound - Vehicle Breakdown
Left lane closed inbound prior to the Power Street exit, due to a truck breakdown. Three lanes are open with speed set at 40km/h. Transurban's incident management crew is ont the way to assist. Please obey the overhead signals and merge early.
Melbourne-metropolitan
12 Nov, 2021 - 9:44 AM
12 Nov, 2021 - 9:46 AM
lanes closed southbound - Vehicle Breakdown
Middle lane closed southbound before Flinders Street due to a truck breakdown. Heavy haulage on scene. Allow extra time.
Port-phillip
Melbourne-metropolitan
12 Nov, 2021 - 5:45 AM
12 Nov, 2021 - 5:46 AM
lanes closed inbound - Vehicle Collision
Right lane closed in both directions due to a collision. Police and tow trucks in attendance. Drive with caution past the incident.
Port-phillip
Melbourne-metropolitan
11 Nov, 2021 - 6:15 PM
lanes closed inbound - Vehicle Breakdown
Left lane closed inbound prior to Kings Way, due to a breakdown. One lane remains open for citybound traffic. Please be vigilant and merge early. Consider using St Kilda Road or Canterbury Road instead.
Melbourne-metropolitan
11 Nov, 2021 - 5:11 PM
lanes closed inbound - Vehicle Breakdown
Left lane blocked citybound at Kavanagh Street, due to a breakdown. One lane getting past with delays off the West Gate Freeway ramp.
Port-phillip
Melbourne-metropolitan
11 Nov, 2021 - 2:09 PM
11 Nov, 2021 - 2:10 PM
lanes closed inbound - Vehicle Breakdown
Left lane closed inbound prior to Kings Way, due to a breakdown. One lane remains open past the incident with delays on the approach. Please follow the direction of emergency services and slow down for everyone's safety.
Melbourne-metropolitan
11 Nov, 2021 - 11:30 AM
11 Nov, 2021 - 11:35 AM
lanes closed eastbound - Vehicle Collision
Right lane closed eastbound before Punt Road due to a collision. allow extra time past the incident.
Melbourne-metropolitan
11 Nov, 2021 - 6:43 AM
11 Nov, 2021 - 6:44 AM
lanes closed southbound - Vehicle Collision
Left lane closed southbound just after the Monash Freeway due to a collision. Emergency services called. Drive with caution and allow extra time past the incident.
Melbourne-metropolitan
10 Nov, 2021 - 6:56 PM
10 Nov, 2021 - 6:57 PM
lanes closed outbound - Emergency Incident
Two outbound lanes closed near Waterfront Way, due to water across the lanes. Please follow the direction of traffic management and merge early for everyone's safety.
Melbourne-metropolitan
1 Feb, 2022 - 12:50 PM
1 Feb, 2022 - 12:51 PM
lanes closed inbound - Vehicle Collision
Left lane blocked inbound at Hawke Street, due to a collision. Victoria Police attening. One lane can get past. Delays on approach.
Melbourne-metropolitan
8 Nov, 2021 - 9:04 AM
lanes closed inbound - Vehicle Breakdown
Left lane closed inbound just after the Bolte Bridge due to a breakdown. Crews are on site. Allow extra time.
Melbourne-metropolitan
2 Feb, 2022 - 1:25 PM
2 Feb, 2022 - 1:55 PM
Traffic Alert - Emergency Incident
Due to a power outage, traffic lights are blacked out at the intersection of William Street and Lonsdale Street as well as Little Lonsdale Street. Drive carefully and follow the same rules as a Stop or Give Way sign.
Melbourne-metropolitan
3 Feb, 2022 - 7:01 AM
3 Feb, 2022 - 7:03 AM
Traffic Alert - Emergency Incident
Traffic lights on flash due to a fault at Flinders Street. Drive carefully and follow the smae rules as a Stop or Give Way sign.
Melbourne-metropolitan
3 Feb, 2022 - 2:21 PM
3 Feb, 2022 - 2:23 PM
lanes closed northbound - Vehicle Collision
The centre carriageway is closed in both directions of Elizabeth Street at Queensberry Street, due to a collision. Additional lanes are closed in the outer carriageway and on Queensberry Street. Trams on routes 19 and 59 are also stopped. Please follow the direction of emergency services. Consider using Peel Street instead.
Melbourne-metropolitan
3 Feb, 2022 - 2:22 PM
lanes closed westbound - Police Incident
Left lane closed westbound at the exit of the Domain Tunnel with Victoria Police attending to a truck. Two lanes remain open with speed set at 40km/h.
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.
Port-phillip
Melbourne-metropolitan
3 Feb, 2022 - 4:45 PM
Road Closed - Police Incident
Albert Road is closed between St Kilda Road and Kings Way, due to a police incident. Please follow the direction of emergency services and detour using Kings Way or Park Street.
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
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
4 Feb, 2022 - 9:09 AM
4 Feb, 2022 - 9:10 AM
lanes closed outbound - Vehicle Breakdown
Two lanes are closed outbound at Montague Street due to a broken-down truck. The speed is set at 40km/h with emergency crews on site, drive carefully.
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
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
9 Feb, 2022 - 3:16 PM
9 Feb, 2022 - 4:23 PM
lanes closed westbound - Fire
Right lane closed westbound at Wright Street due to a car fire. Emergency services are on site, slow down and drive with care.
Yarra
Melbourne-metropolitan
9 Feb, 2022 - 6:33 PM
9 Feb, 2022 - 6:46 PM
lanes closed inbound - Vehicle Collision
Left lane closed inbound prior to the Domain Tunnel due to a collision involving a truck. The speed is set at 40km/h, obey the overhead signals and drive 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
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
14 Feb, 2022 - 7:22 AM
14 Feb, 2022 - 7:23 AM
lanes closed inbound - Vehicle Collision
Two right lanes are closed citybound at Batmans Hill Drive following a collision. Emergency services on site, speed set to 40km/h.
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
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
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
17 Feb, 2022 - 11:21 AM
17 Feb, 2022 - 11:23 AM
lanes closed eastbound - Vehicle Collision
Emergency services directing traffic around a tram and car collision at Queen Street. Avoid the intersection. Use Bourke Street and Elizabeth Street as alternatives. Route 109, 12, 48 and 11 trams disrupted. Check the PTV app for information.
Melbourne-metropolitan
17 Feb, 2022 - 3:24 PM
17 Feb, 2022 - 3:25 PM
lanes closed outbound - Vehicle Breakdown
Two left lanes closed outbound at the start of the Bolte Bridge, due to a broken-down truck. Response crews attending. Two lanes open.
Melbourne-metropolitan
17 Feb, 2022 - 6:51 PM
17 Feb, 2022 - 6:52 PM
lanes closed outbound - Vehicle Breakdown
Two right lanes closed outbound at the Bolte Bridge, due to a breakdown. Response crews attending. Two left lanes remain open with speed set at 40km/h.
Melbourne-metropolitan
18 Feb, 2022 - 12:24 PM
18 Feb, 2022 - 12:26 PM
lanes closed southbound - Police Incident
All southbound lanes are closed between Albert Street and Little Collins Street due to a police incident. Use Exhibition Street or Landsowne Street around the closure. Allow extra time.
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
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
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.
Yarra
Melbourne-metropolitan
23 Feb, 2022 - 11:40 AM
23 Feb, 2022 - 11:41 AM
Traffic Alert - Emergency Incident
Traffic lights out at Punt Road due to a power outage. Police are directing traffic through the intersection. Allow extra time.
