Traffic Incidents related to Western Freeway (M8), Melton, VIC
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
10 Dec, 2018 - 9:44 AM
10 Dec, 2018 - 9:45 AM
Traffic Alert - Emergency Works
Right-hand lane closed southbound near The Western Freeway for gas works.
Speed set to 40km/h.
Works due to be completed by 3.30pm.
Melbourne-metropolitan
5 Sep, 2018 - 5:26 PM
5 Sep, 2018 - 5:29 PM
Traffic Alert - Vehicle Collision
Reports of a collision in the outbound lanes near Leakes Rd. Traffic is heavy in parts from the Western Ring Road. Expect delays.
Melbourne-metropolitan
23 Aug, 2018 - 8:15 AM
23 Aug, 2018 - 8:17 AM
lanes closed inbound - Vehicle Collision
A collision has closed the right lane heading inbound near Leakes Road. Emergency crews are on site working to clear the scene. Please drive with care.
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
18 Jun, 2018 - 7:35 AM
18 Jun, 2018 - 7:41 AM
lanes closed outbound - Vehicle Collision
Bus fire outbound near Leakes Road currently blocking the left lane. Expect delays. Emergency services on scene.
Melbourne-metropolitan
28 Feb, 2018 - 4:42 PM
28 Feb, 2018 - 4:43 PM
lanes closed outbound - Vehicle Collision
Only one lane is getting through outbound on the Western Fwy near Leakes Rd, due to a collision. Delays from the Western Ring Rd. Emergency services are on site. Please allow extra time.
Melbourne-metropolitan
20 Oct, 2017 - 10:55 AM
20 Oct, 2017 - 10:56 AM
Traffic Alert - Emergency Works
Power works near Leakes Rd. Left lane closed inbound.
Speed limit reduced to 40km/h.
Works expected to be completed by 3pm.
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
28 Jan, 2017 - 1:50 PM
28 Jan, 2017 - 1:54 PM
Traffic Alert - Vehicle Collision
A multi vehicle collision has closed the left lane. Delays through the area. Emergency services in attendance.
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
13 Apr, 2016 - 6:20 AM
13 Apr, 2016 - 10:04 AM
1 lane closed inbound - Vehicle Breakdown
Left lane remains closed inbound after Leakes Rd due to a truck fire. This closure is expected to be in place until after midday. Victoria Police is in control of this closure. Delays are back to the Melton Highway. Motorists can use Melton Highway as an alternative.
Melbourne-metropolitan
1 Feb, 2016 - 8:37 PM
1 Feb, 2016 - 8:39 PM
lanes closed westbound - Vehicle Collision
There has been an accident on the Western Fwy, Rockbank. All lanes closed West bound. Traffic diverted at Leakes Rd.Delays expected
Melbourne-metropolitan
15 Apr, 2015 - 8:26 AM
15 Apr, 2015 - 8:27 AM
Traffic Alert - Emergency Works
Boom gate fault at the Leaks Rd railway crossing. Traffic building. Allow extra time if travelling through the area.
Melbourne-metropolitan
6 Feb, 2015 - 3:07 PM
6 Feb, 2015 - 4:56 PM
1 lane closed inbound - Vehicle Collision
One lane remains closed inbound near Leakes Road after an earlier collision.
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
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
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
4 Nov, 2013 - 8:04 AM
4 Nov, 2013 - 8:06 AM
Road Reopened - Fire
Melbourne
30 Jan, 2013 - 4:25 PM
30 Jan, 2013 - 4:27 PM
Fire
Police advise of smoke over the road near Leakes Road due to a tyre fire.Emergency services are on site.VicRoads advises drivers to take care through the area.
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.
Melbourne
15 Jan, 2013 - 8:10 AM
15 Jan, 2013 - 8:56 AM
Vehicle Collision
UPDATE: Right-hand lane blocked inbound near Leakes Road due to a collision.VicRoads and emergency services are on site.Drivers should allow extra time if travelling this route.
Melbourne
18 Oct, 2012 - 7:06 AM
18 Oct, 2012 - 7:30 AM
Vehicle Collision
UPDATE: Left-hand lane blocked inbound near Hopkins Road due to a crash.Emergency services are on site.VicRoads advises drivers to allow extra time if travelling this route.
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
12 May, 2012 - 9:49 AM
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.
Melbourne
20 Apr, 2012 - 7:12 PM
Tow Truck
Tow Truck Dispatched. Reason not specified. Breakdown likely.
Melbourne
17 Apr, 2012 - 2:05 PM
Tow Truck
Tow Truck Dispatched. Reason not specified. Breakdown likely.
Melbourne
21 Mar, 2012 - 6:45 AM
29 Mar, 2012 - 7:59 AM
Tow Truck
Tow Truck Dispatched. Reason not specified. Breakdown likely.
Melbourne
20 Mar, 2012 - 2:15 PM
28 Mar, 2012 - 1:10 PM
Tow Truck
Tow Truck Dispatched. Reason not specified. Breakdown likely.
Melbourne
8 Feb, 2012 - 6:27 PM
Tow Truck
Tow Truck Dispatched. Reason not specified. Breakdown likely.
Melbourne
26 Nov, 2011 - 4:52 PM
Tow Truck
Tow Truck Dispatched. Reason not specified. Breakdown likely.
Melbourne
23 Nov, 2011 - 2:29 PM
23 Nov, 2011 - 3:27 PM
Tow Truck
Tow Truck Dispatched. Reason not specified. Breakdown likely.
Melbourne
19 Nov, 2011 - 7:35 PM
21 Nov, 2011 - 9:43 AM
Traffic Alert
Ashley Street, Braybrook - UPDATE: Lanes blocked southbound between Ballarat Road and Clarendon Street due to emergency works.
Southbound traffic will be diverted onto the northbound carriageway with one lane travelling in both directions.
Delays are expected through the area.
Works are expected to be carried out overnight.
VicRoads advises drivers to allow extra time if travelling through the area.21/11/2011 9:43 AM Until 22/11/2011 10:00 AM
Melbourne
19 Nov, 2011 - 5:45 AM
Tow Truck
Tow Truck Dispatched. Reason not specified. Breakdown likely.
Melbourne
10 Nov, 2011 - 1:25 PM
Tow Truck
Tow Truck Dispatched. Reason not specified. Breakdown likely.
Melbourne
19 Oct, 2011 - 10:51 AM
Tow Truck
Tow Truck Dispatched. Reason not specified. Breakdown likely.
Melbourne
10 Oct, 2011 - 12:40 AM
Tow Truck
Tow Truck Dispatched. Reason not specified. Breakdown likely.
Melbourne
3 Oct, 2011 - 1:23 PM
Tow Truck
Tow Truck Dispatched. Reason not specified. Breakdown likely.
Melbourne
9 Sep, 2011 - 11:58 AM
Tow Truck
Tow Truck Dispatched. Reason not specified. Breakdown likely.
Melbourne
5 Sep, 2011 - 7:06 PM
Tow Truck
Tow Truck Dispatched. Reason not specified. Breakdown likely.
Melbourne
21 Aug, 2011 - 5:58 PM
Tow Truck
Tow Truck Dispatched. Reason not specified. Breakdown likely.
Melbourne
29 Jul, 2011 - 6:55 AM
Tow Truck
Tow Truck Dispatched. Reason not specified. Breakdown likely.
Melbourne
29 Jul, 2011 - 6:54 AM
Tow Truck
Tow Truck Dispatched. Reason not specified. Breakdown likely.
Melbourne
19 Jul, 2011 - 7:38 AM
Tow Truck
Tow Truck Dispatched. Reason not specified. Breakdown likely.
Melbourne
7 Jul, 2011 - 7:30 AM
7 Jul, 2011 - 8:16 AM
Tow Truck
Tow Truck Dispatched. Reason not specified. Breakdown likely.
Melbourne
21 May, 2011 - 10:00 AM
Tow Truck
Tow Truck Dispatched. Reason not specified. Breakdown likely.
Melbourne
11 Mar, 2011 - 4:42 PM
1 Jan, 1970 - 10:00 AM
Traffic Alert
Tuesday 15 to Thursday 17 March, 8.00pm - 5.00am.
The Western Highway through Melton will be closed in both directions between Coburns Road and High Street Extension (at Harkness Road).
All traffic will be detoured along High Street and Coburns Road.11/03/2
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Melbourne
11 Mar, 2011 - 4:42 PM
1 Jan, 1970 - 10:00 AM
Traffic Alert
Tuesday 15 to Thursday 17 March, 8.00pm - 5.00am.
The Western Highway through Melton will be closed in both directions between Coburns Road and High Street Extension (at Harkness Road).
All traffic will be detoured along High Street and Coburns Road.11/03/2
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011 4:42 PM Until 18/03/2011 5:00 AM
Melbourne
11 Mar, 2011 - 4:42 PM
Traffic Alert
Tuesday 15 to Thursday 17 March, 8.00pm - 5.00am.
The Western Highway through Melton will be closed in both directions between Coburns Road and High Street Extension (at Harkness Road).
All traffic will be detoured along High Street and Coburns Road.11/03/2
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011 4:42 PM Until 18/03/2011 5:00 AM
Melbourne
11 Mar, 2011 - 4:42 PM
12 Jan, 2011 - 11:48 AM
Traffic Alert
Roads that are closed as a result of bad weather or flooding will be listed on the VicRoads website - go to vicroads.vic.gov.au/floods.
If you cannot access the internet or are concerned about travelling on roads not listed on the site, contact the VicRoads Traffic Management Centre on 13 11 70 (24 hours a day, 7 days week). When driving, local radio reports are the best source of road condition information.
Drivers are asked to be extra careful when driving on the roads across Victoria as storms may cause slippery conditions, flash flooding and reduce visibility.
As flash flooding can ease quickly not all roads affected will be listed on the VicRoads website or communicated via Traffic Alerts. (TP)12/01/2011 11:48 AM Until 27/03/2011 7:45 PM
Melbourne
11 Mar, 2011 - 4:42 PM
Traffic Alert
Tuesday 15 to Thursday 17 March, 8.00pm - 5.00am.
The Western Highway through Melton will be closed in both directions between Coburns Road and High Street Extension (at Harkness Road).
All traffic will be detoured along High Street and Coburns Road.11/03
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/2011 4:42 PM Until 18/03/2011 5:00 AM
Melbourne
13 Jan, 2011 - 5:07 PM
13 Jan, 2011 - 5:46 PM
Tow Truck
Tow Truck Dispatched. Reason not specified. Breakdown likely.
Melbourne
13 Jan, 2011 - 5:07 PM
Traffic Alert
Part of the Western Highway is damaged just at the outbound exit to Werribee-Melton Road (Hopkins Road). Care should be taken driving in the area. Police and VicRoads are in attendance.13/01/2011 5:07 PM Until 13/01/2011 8:07 PM
Melbourne
13 Jan, 2011 - 5:07 PM
1 Jan, 1970 - 10:00 AM
Traffic Alert
Part of the Western Highway is damaged due to water over the road, just at the outbound exit to Werribee-Melton Road (Hopkins Road). Care should be taken driving in the area.13/01/2011 5:07 PM Until 14/01/2011 9:00 AM
Melbourne
5 Nov, 2010 - 5:42 PM
Tow Truck
Tow Truck Dispatched. Reason not specified. Breakdown likely.
Melbourne
10 Sep, 2010 - 7:02 AM
Tow Truck
Tow Truck Dispatched. Reason not specified. Breakdown likely.
Melbourne
28 Aug, 2010 - 1:15 PM
Tow Truck
Tow Truck Dispatched. Reason not specified. Breakdown likely.
Melbourne
24 Aug, 2010 - 4:33 PM
Tow Truck
Tow Truck Dispatched. Reason not specified. Breakdown likely.
Melbourne
16 Aug, 2010 - 7:54 AM
16 Aug, 2010 - 7:53 AM
Tow Truck
Tow Truck Dispatched. Reason not specified. Breakdown likely.
