Traffic Incidents related to Western Freeway (M8), Melton, VIC
Melbourne-metropolitan
14 Feb, 2020 - 4:04 PM
14 Feb, 2020 - 4:05 PM
Traffic Alert - Vehicle Collision
A collision at the intersection of Mt Cottrell Road is causing long delays in both directions on the Melton Highway. Consider using the Western Freeway instead.
Melbourne-metropolitan
21 Nov, 2019 - 1:34 PM
21 Nov, 2019 - 1:37 PM
Traffic Alert - Debris
Heavy delays in both directions near Ferris Road, due to a truck losing its load. Follow the directions of emergency services. Allow extra time.
Melbourne-metropolitan
19 Oct, 2019 - 12:00 AM
20 Oct, 2019 - 12:00 AM
Sporting/Social Event - road closed
Event from 07:00 AM to 10:00 PM. Event speed limit nil. Traffic delay 0 to 5 min.
Melbourne-metropolitan
15 Oct, 2019 - 6:29 AM
15 Oct, 2019 - 6:31 AM
lanes closed inbound - Vehicle Collision
Emergency services attending a collision inbound just after Station Road. Speed and lane restrictions in place. Allow extra time.
Melbourne-metropolitan
27 Sep, 2019 - 9:32 PM
27 Sep, 2019 - 9:35 PM
lanes closed outbound - Vehicle Collision
Western Fwy has been closed outbound due to a vehicle collision. Please seek alternate route.
Melbourne-metropolitan
19 Sep, 2019 - 6:53 AM
19 Sep, 2019 - 6:54 AM
lanes closed inbound - Vehicle Collision
Emergency services attending a collision inbound near Ferris Road. Allow extra time.
Melbourne-metropolitan
16 Jul, 2019 - 7:48 AM
16 Jul, 2019 - 7:49 AM
lanes closed inbound - Vehicle Collision
Right lane closed inbound just after Ferris Road due to a two car collision. Allow extra time.
Melbourne-metropolitan
3 Apr, 2019 - 10:52 AM
3 Apr, 2019 - 10:54 AM
Traffic Alert - Emergency Works
Left lane closed in both direction near Smith Street for utility works.
Speed set at 40km/h.
Works to be completed by 3.30pm.
Melbourne-metropolitan
9 Jan, 2019 - 9:40 AM
9 Jan, 2019 - 9:41 AM
Traffic Alert - Emergency Works
Emergency services attending a collision outbound just before Mount Cottrell Road. Allow extra time through the area.
Melbourne-metropolitan
18 Dec, 2018 - 5:49 PM
18 Dec, 2018 - 5:50 PM
Traffic Alert - Vehicle Collision
Vehicle collision outbound near Ferris Road. Police on scene.
Melbourne-metropolitan
21 Nov, 2018 - 10:10 AM
21 Nov, 2018 - 10:13 AM
Road Closed - Emergency Works
Barries Road is closed both directions between Palmerston Street and Atkin Street for power pole works. Access is still open for local traffic and buses.
Signed detours are in place. Allow extra time.
Works due to be completed by 3.30pm.
Melbourne-metropolitan
10 Nov, 2018 - 12:00 AM
Sporting/Social Event - road closed
Event from 05:30 AM to 12:00 AM. Event speed limit 40 km/h. Traffic delay 0 to 5 min.
Melbourne-metropolitan
26 Jun, 2018 - 2:17 AM
26 Jun, 2018 - 2:21 AM
lanes closed inbound - Debris
Western Fwy is closed citybound between Ferris rd and Leakes rd due to a truck fire leaving debris all over the freeway.
Local detour in place.
Melbourne-metropolitan
12 Jun, 2018 - 11:14 AM
12 Jun, 2018 - 11:17 AM
Traffic Alert - Vehicle Collision
A collision near Ferris Road heading outbound. Emergency crews are en route. Please drive with care through the area.
Melbourne-metropolitan
30 May, 2018 - 9:56 AM
30 May, 2018 - 9:58 AM
Traffic Alert - Emergency Works
Power works near Riddle Drive.
Westbound left lane is closed.
The speed limit is set at 40km/h.
Works are due to finish at 3.30pm.
Melbourne-metropolitan
25 Apr, 2018 - 12:00 AM
Sporting/Social Event - road closed
Event from 05:30 AM to 11:00 AM. Event speed limit nil. Traffic delay 0 to 5 min.
Melbourne-metropolitan
19 Mar, 2018 - 2:48 PM
19 Mar, 2018 - 2:51 PM
Road Closed - Vehicle Collision
Melton Hwy (Ferris Rd) entry ramp onto the Western Fwy inbound, due to a collision. VicRoads advises inbound motorists wishing to access the Western Fwy to use Leakes Rd. Please allow extra time.
Melbourne-metropolitan
12 Dec, 2017 - 3:10 PM
12 Dec, 2017 - 3:26 PM
Traffic Alert - Debris
Truck leaking hydraulic fluid onto road near Western Fwy.
Police on site. Slow down through the area.
Melbourne-metropolitan
18 Nov, 2017 - 12:00 AM
Sporting/Social Event - road closed
Event from 06:00 AM to 12:00 AM. Event speed limit 40 km/h. Traffic delay 6 to 10 min.
Melbourne-metropolitan
30 Oct, 2017 - 10:49 AM
30 Oct, 2017 - 10:50 AM
Traffic Alert - Emergency Works
Power works near Mount Cottrell Rd. Left lane closed eastbound.
Speed limit reduced to 40km/h.
Works expected to be completed by 3:30pm.
Melbourne-metropolitan
26 Oct, 2017 - 9:47 AM
26 Oct, 2017 - 9:48 AM
Traffic Alert - Emergency Works
Traffic reduced to one lane in each direction near Ryans Ln, for power works.
Speed limit set at 40km/h.
Works expected to finish by 3.00pm.
Melbourne-metropolitan
31 Mar, 2017 - 4:06 PM
31 Mar, 2017 - 4:08 PM
1 lane closed outbound - Vehicle Collision
Truck has rolled near Ferris Rd. One lane is blocked outbound. Traffic is heavy on the approach. Allow extra time if travelling through the area. Avoid if possible.
Melbourne-metropolitan
24 Oct, 2016 - 7:10 AM
24 Oct, 2016 - 7:11 AM
1 lane closed inbound - Vehicle Collision
Collision near Mount Cotrell Rd has lane blocked inbound. Emergency Services on site.
Melbourne-metropolitan
25 Apr, 2016 - 12:00 AM
Sporting/Social Event - road closed
ANZAC day dawn service. High Street closed from Palmerson Street to Yuille Street from 6am to 11am. Follow detours, expect delays.
Melbourne-metropolitan
2 Mar, 2016 - 7:57 PM
2 Mar, 2016 - 8:06 PM
Traffic Alert - Fire
Western Fwy in vacinity of Station Rd overpass , Smoke over road due to nearby house fire.VicRoads advises drivers to take care when travelling through this area.
Melbourne-metropolitan
10 Feb, 2016 - 4:47 PM
10 Feb, 2016 - 4:49 PM
All lanes closed northbound - Vehicle Collision
All lanes closed northbound at Centenary Ave due to a multi-vehicle collision. VicRoads advises motorists to seek an alternate route.
Melbourne-metropolitan
28 Aug, 2015 - 12:18 AM
28 Aug, 2015 - 12:21 AM
1 lane closed westbound - Road Damage
Western Freeway has been re-opened with a speed reduction and left lane closure at Ferris Rd. VicRoads advise motorists to allow extra time when travelling through the area.
Melbourne-metropolitan
17 Jul, 2015 - 9:34 AM
17 Jul, 2015 - 9:35 AM
Road Closed - Vehicle Collision
Road closed in both directions between Mt Cottrell Rd and Federation Way due to a collision. Emergency Services on site. Road expected to be re-opened at approx 10:30am. Seek alternative route if travelling through the area.
Melbourne-metropolitan
25 Apr, 2015 - 12:00 AM
Sporting/Social Event - road closed
ANZAC Day March- High St Melton from 05:00 AM to 11:30 AM. Follow Police directions. Use detour. Expect delay.
Melbourne-metropolitan
18 Dec, 2014 - 9:37 AM
18 Dec, 2014 - 9:51 AM
1 lane closed outbound - Vehicle Collision
Right lane closed outbound near Mount Cotrell Road due to a collision. Emergency Services are on site. Drivers travelling through the area are advised to allow extra time.
Melbourne-metropolitan
19 May, 2014 - 4:36 PM
19 May, 2014 - 4:38 PM
Traffic Alert - Vehicle Collision
Lane blocked inbound near Melton Highway due to a vehicle collision. Emergency Services are on site. Drivers travelling through the area are advised to allow extra time.
Melbourne-metropolitan
25 Apr, 2014 - 12:00 AM
Sporting/Social Event - Road Closed
Event from 05:00 AM to 11:00 AM. Event speed limit 40 km/h. Traffic delay 6 to 10 min.
Melbourne-metropolitan
8 Apr, 2014 - 2:42 PM
8 Apr, 2014 - 2:43 PM
All lanes closed inbound - Vehicle Collision
UPDATE: 2 separate collisions reported inbound near Mount Cottrell Rd (in addition to incident at Troups Rd). Detour in place at Ferris Rd. Victoria Police are on site. Drivers are advised to slow down and adhere to Victoria Police instruction.
Melbourne-metropolitan
17 Jan, 2014 - 4:49 AM
17 Jan, 2014 - 4:51 AM
Road Reopened - Vehicle Collision
Melbourne-metropolitan
19 Dec, 2013 - 4:30 PM
19 Dec, 2013 - 5:32 PM
Incident Cleared - Emergency Works
Melbourne-metropolitan
12 Dec, 2013 - 3:26 PM
14 Dec, 2013 - 2:55 PM
Incident Cleared - Emergency Works
Melbourne-metropolitan
22 Nov, 2013 - 11:02 PM
23 Nov, 2013 - 12:09 AM
Road Closed - Vehicle Collision
Western Fwy closed Melbourne bound at Mt Cottrell Rd due to serious collision. Emergency services on site. Vehicles being detoured off onto Ferris Rd to Melton Hwy. Vic Roads advises drivers to allow more time when travelling through this area.
Melbourne-metropolitan
15 Nov, 2013 - 6:46 AM
15 Nov, 2013 - 12:00 PM
Road Reopened - Police Incident
Melbourne-metropolitan
21 Oct, 2013 - 4:29 PM
21 Oct, 2013 - 4:55 PM
Incident Cleared - Vehicle Collision
Melbourne-metropolitan
7 Oct, 2013 - 4:39 PM
7 Oct, 2013 - 5:27 PM
Incident Cleared - Emergency Works
Melbourne-metropolitan
18 Sep, 2013 - 11:06 AM
18 Sep, 2013 - 11:38 AM
Incident Cleared - Emergency Works
Melbourne
24 Apr, 2013 - 5:24 PM
24 Apr, 2013 - 5:25 PM
Vehicle Collision
Police advise heavy delays are being experienced outbound near the Melton Highway due to a collision.Emergency services are on site.Drivers travelling through the area are advised to allow extra time.
1 lane closed westbound
Melbourne
7 Apr, 2013 - 3:09 PM
7 Apr, 2013 - 3:12 PM
Vehicle Collision
Police have 1 lane closed westbound due to a vehicle rollover.Vic Roads advises traffic is heavy in the area. Seek an alternate route if possible.
Melbourne
18 Mar, 2013 - 7:52 PM
18 Mar, 2013 - 7:54 PM
Vehicle Collision
Police have closed Barries Rd between Ryan Rd and Palmerston St due to a two car collision.
All lanes closed northbound
Melbourne
31 Jan, 2013 - 5:29 AM
31 Jan, 2013 - 5:36 AM
Vehicle Collision
Emergency services have closed the northbound lanes of Melton Hwy at the Western Fwy interchange due to a vehicle rollover. Northbound traffic is being diverted onto the Western Freeway outbound and can then use the Coburns Rd exit to gain access to the inbound carriageway.Motorists are advised to allow extra time for their journey.
All lanes closed inbound
Melbourne
17 Jan, 2013 - 2:16 PM
17 Jan, 2013 - 2:42 PM
Fire
Road closed inbound between Melton Highway and Leakes Road due to a fire.Emergency services are on site directing traffic.VicRoads advises drivers to seek an alternative route and allow extra time if travelling through the area.
lanes closed eastbound
Melbourne
12 Jul, 2012 - 9:41 PM
12 Jul, 2012 - 11:37 PM
Fire
Police advised that all east bound lanesare now open on the Western Freeway at Rockbank, site is all clear
Melbourne
14 May, 2012 - 10:39 AM
Tow Truck
Tow Truck Dispatched. Reason not specified. Breakdown likely.
Melbourne
6 May, 2012 - 7:36 PM
6 May, 2012 - 8:05 PM
Tow Truck
Tow Truck Dispatched. Reason not specified. Breakdown likely.
Melbourne
24 Apr, 2012 - 12:40 PM
Tow Truck
Tow Truck Dispatched. Reason not specified. Breakdown likely.
