Traffic Incidents related to West Gate Freeway (M1), Melbourne, VIC
Melbourne-metropolitan
5 Dec, 2021 - 8:32 AM
5 Dec, 2021 - 12:02 PM
lanes closed northbound - Vehicle Collision
Right lanes closed in both directions at Kavanagh Street due to a pole being repaired after a collision. slow to 40km/h past the scene and merge carefully.
Port-phillip
Melbourne-metropolitan
4 Dec, 2021 - 5:10 PM
4 Dec, 2021 - 5:14 PM
lanes closed northbound - Vehicle Collision
Collision at the intersection of Kings Way and York Street in South Melbourne. 2 Lanes are closed northbound and all emergency services on scene. Expect delays and use alternative route where possible. Uknown duration.
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.
Port-phillip
Melbourne-metropolitan
4 Dec, 2021 - 12:00 AM
Sporting/Social Event - road closed
Event from 06:00 AM to 11:00 PM. Event speed limit 40 km/h. Traffic delay 0 to 5 min.
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 Dec, 2021 - 12:40 PM
lanes closed inbound - Vehicle Breakdown
Left lane closed inbound at the Montague Street entry, due to a broken-down truck. Response crews attending with speed set at 40km/h. Take care entering the freeway from Montague Street.
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.
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
2 Dec, 2021 - 6:24 PM
lanes closed eastbound - Vehicle Breakdown
Right lane blocked eastbound at Swanston Street, due to a broken-down car. Victoria Police attending. Pass with care.
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.
Melbourne-metropolitan
2 Dec, 2021 - 9:33 AM
2 Dec, 2021 - 9:34 AM
lanes closed westbound - Vehicle Breakdown
Left lane closed in the Domain Tunnel due to a breakdown. Crews are on site. Allow extra time. Speed reduced to 40km/h.
Melbourne-metropolitan
2 Dec, 2021 - 8:42 AM
2 Dec, 2021 - 11:11 AM
Road Closed - Vehicle Collision
The intersection of Spencer and Flinders streets is closed due to a truck collision. Emergency services directing traffic. Disruptions for Route 70 and 75 trams through the area. Allow plenty of extra time.
Melbourne-metropolitan
1 Dec, 2021 - 6:04 PM
1 Dec, 2021 - 6:05 PM
lanes closed outbound - Vehicle Breakdown
Left lane closed outbound before the Bolte Bridge due to a breakdown. The speed is set at 40km/h, drive carefully.
Melbourne-metropolitan
1 Dec, 2021 - 4:41 PM
1 Dec, 2021 - 5:33 PM
Road Closed - Flood
There is flooding on Dudley Street under the rail bridge near Wurundjeri Way. Police are diverting traffic. Never drive into floodwater, allow extra time and detour via Dynon Road or La Trobe Street.
Melbourne-metropolitan
30 Nov, 2021 - 4:23 PM
30 Nov, 2021 - 4:24 PM
lanes closed eastbound - Vehicle Collision
One eastbound lane on Dudley Street and one southbound lane on King Street are blocked, following a collision. Please follow the direction of emergency services and merge early for everyone's safety.
Melbourne-metropolitan
30 Nov, 2021 - 8:49 AM
30 Nov, 2021 - 8:50 AM
lanes closed eastbound - Vehicle Breakdown
Left lane closed in the Burnley Tunnel due to two separate breakdowns. Crews attending. Speed reduced to 40km/h. Allow extra time.
Melbourne-metropolitan
30 Nov, 2021 - 7:46 AM
30 Nov, 2021 - 7:48 AM
lanes closed inbound - Vehicle Breakdown
The left lane is closed city bound on the West Gate Freeway prior to the Burnley Tunnel due to a broken down truck. Transurban Incident Management Team on site, speed set to 40km/h.
Port-phillip
Melbourne-metropolitan
29 Nov, 2021 - 4:52 PM
lanes closed outbound - Vehicle Collision
Left lane closed prior to the Bolte Bridge exit, reducing the left carraigeway to one lane. Transurban's incident management team is attending. Please obey the overhead signals and merge early.
Melbourne-metropolitan
29 Nov, 2021 - 3:02 PM
29 Nov, 2021 - 3:03 PM
lanes closed southbound - Vehicle Collision
The southbound lane of Swanston Street closed at Flinders Street, due to a collision. Victoria Police attending. Use Queens Bridge Street or Kings Way.
Port-phillip
Melbourne-metropolitan
28 Nov, 2021 - 11:51 AM
28 Nov, 2021 - 11:52 AM
lanes closed southbound - Vehicle Collision
Lanes blocked in multiple directions at the intersection of Montague Street due to a collision. Emergency services are on site, Please slow to 40km/h and merge carefully using the open lanes.
Melbourne-metropolitan
28 Nov, 2021 - 9:17 AM
28 Nov, 2021 - 9:18 AM
lanes closed inbound - Vehicle Breakdown
Left lane closed inbound before the Bolte Bridge due to a breakdown. The speed is set at 40km/h with emergency services on site, drive with care.
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.
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.
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
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 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.
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
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.
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 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
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
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
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
24 Feb, 2022 - 2:04 PM
lanes closed outbound - Emergency Works
Left lane closed on the ramp from the West Gate Freeway outbound to the Bolte Bridge, due to emergency road repairs. Two lanes can get past. Expect delays from the Domain Tunnel.
Melbourne-metropolitan
12 Nov, 2021 - 11:29 AM
12 Nov, 2021 - 11:30 AM
lanes closed inbound - Vehicle Breakdown
The left lane closed inbound at Todd Road, due to a broken-down truck. Transurban's incident management crew are assisting. Please obey the overhead signs as you come down the West Gate Bridge.
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
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
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
1 Mar, 2022 - 3:15 PM
lanes closed outbound - Vehicle Collision
Right lane closed in both directions at Hawke Street, due to a collision. The left lane of Hawke Street southbound also blocked. Victoria Police attending.
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.
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
2 Mar, 2022 - 5:01 PM
lanes closed westbound - Vehicle Breakdown
Left lane closed in the Domain Tunnel, due to a breakdown. Two lanes remain open. Please merge safely and allow extra time travelling between the Monash Freeway and West Gate Freeway.
