Traffic Incidents related to Western Freeway (M8), Melton, VIC
Melbourne-metropolitan
22 Oct, 2022 - 9:40 AM
lanes closed inbound - Vehicle Collision
Delays citybound due to a collision after Ferris Road. Emergency services are attending. Allow extra time.
Melbourne-metropolitan
9 Feb, 2022 - 6:27 AM
9 Feb, 2022 - 6:28 AM
lanes closed inbound - Vehicle Collision
Emergency services attending to a car fire inbound just after Ferris Road. Consider using the Melton Highway and Leakes Road back to the Western Freeway. Allow extra time past the incident.
Melbourne-metropolitan
1 Feb, 2022 - 8:09 AM
1 Feb, 2022 - 8:10 AM
lanes closed outbound - Vehicle Collision
Emergency services attending to a collision near Mount Cottrell Road. Delays in both directions past the incident. Consider using the Melton Highway as an alternative. Allow extra time.
Melbourne-metropolitan
19 Jan, 2022 - 12:58 PM
lanes closed outbound - Police Incident
Outbound delays before the Melton Highway exit, due to a police incident. Slowing from Leakes Road. Allow extra travel time and follow the direction of Victoria Police.
Melbourne-metropolitan
17 Jan, 2022 - 5:40 PM
17 Jan, 2022 - 5:42 PM
lanes closed southbound - Vehicle Collision
All southbound lanes blocked at the Western Freeway entrance. Use Coburns Road to enter freeway and to avoid the closure. Emergency crews on site, expect delays.
Melbourne-metropolitan
4 Dec, 2022 - 12:36 PM
4 Dec, 2022 - 12:37 PM
Lanes Blocked Inbound - Vehicle Collision
One citybound lane is closed near Mount Cottrell Road due to a collision. Emergency services are attending. Please merge safely and allow extra time.
Melbourne-metropolitan
20 Dec, 2022 - 10:06 AM
20 Dec, 2022 - 10:07 AM
Lanes Blocked Inbound - Vehicle Collision
Emergency services attending to a Melbourne-bound collision just after Mt Cottrell Road. Delays in both directions approaching the incident. Allow extra time past the incident.
Melbourne-metropolitan
3 Dec, 2021 - 5:33 AM
3 Dec, 2021 - 5:36 AM
lanes closed outbound - Vehicle Collision
Emergency services attending to a car fire outbound on the Western Freeway just before Ferris Road. Allow extra time and drive with caution past the incident. Consider using the Melton Highway instead.
Melbourne-metropolitan
12 Jan, 2023 - 4:40 PM
12 Jan, 2023 - 4:44 PM
Lanes Blocked Outbound - Vehicle Collision
Heavy delays outbound on the Western Freeway approaching Ferris Road Melton, due to a collision. VicRoads Incident Response Service is on scene. Merge with care.
Melbourne-metropolitan
18 Jan, 2023 - 10:53 AM
18 Jan, 2023 - 10:55 AM
Road Closed - Vehicle Collision
Mount Cottrell Road is closed between Wiltshire Boulevard and Baxterpark Drive due to a collision. Emergency services directing traffic. Consider using Ferris Road or Paynes Road instead.
Melbourne-metropolitan
19 Feb, 2023 - 8:14 AM
19 Feb, 2023 - 8:30 AM
Lanes Blocked Inbound - Vehicle Collision
Two Melbourne bound lanes are closed just after Ferris Road. Traffic is being directed into the left hand emergency lane. Follow the directions of emergency services. The speed has been set at 40km. Motorists may consider taking the Melton Highway as an alternative.
Melbourne-metropolitan
1 Mar, 2023 - 8:49 AM
1 Mar, 2023 - 8:50 AM
Lanes Blocked Inbound - Vehicle Collision
The right lane is closed approaching Leakes Road following a collision. Emergency crews on site, speed set to 40km/h. Consider Melton Highway to avoid delays
Melbourne-metropolitan
15 Mar, 2023 - 6:10 AM
15 Mar, 2023 - 6:11 AM
Lanes Blocked Inbound - Vehicle Collision
Emergency services attending to an inbound collision just after the Melton Highway. Drive with caution and allow extra time.
Melbourne-metropolitan
15 Jul, 2021 - 2:19 PM
lanes closed inbound - Vehicle Collision
One lane blocked by a collision inbound before Leakes Road. Allow extra time.
Melbourne-metropolitan
12 Jun, 2021 - 12:09 PM
12 Jun, 2021 - 12:12 PM
lanes closed inbound - Debris
The left-hand lane is blocked due to debris inbound between the Melton Highway and Leakes Road. Our Incident Response crew is on the way, merge carefully past the scene.
Melbourne-metropolitan
11 Jun, 2021 - 4:35 PM
lanes closed inbound - Vehicle Collision
Left lane closed inbound after the Ferris Road entry ramp, due to a car and trailer rollvoer. There are also significant outbound delays approaching the incident. Please be patient and follow the direction of emergency services. Crews are working to re-open lanes as quickly and safely as possible.
Melbourne-metropolitan
27 Apr, 2021 - 1:17 PM
27 Apr, 2021 - 1:18 PM
Road Closed - Vehicle Collision
Road closed in both directions near Carberry Drive, due to a serious collision. Please follow the direction of emergency services and consider using Coburns Road or the Calder Freeway instead. This closure is under the control of Victoria Police and will re-open when investigations are complete.
Melbourne-metropolitan
25 Mar, 2021 - 8:00 AM
25 Mar, 2021 - 8:02 AM
lanes closed inbound - Vehicle Collision
The right lane is closed citybound on the Western Freeway prior to Leakes Road following a collision. Emergency services on site, speed set to 40km/h.
Melbourne-metropolitan
15 Mar, 2021 - 7:01 AM
lanes closed inbound - Vehicle Collision
Right lane close inbound just after Ferris Road due to a collision. Emergency services are on the scene. Allow extra time.
Melbourne-metropolitan
10 Mar, 2021 - 5:09 PM
Traffic Alert - Vehicle Collision
Heavy delays on the Melton Highway, due to a vehicle rollover near the High Street roundabout. Please follow the direction of emergency services and be patient.
