Traffic Incidents related to Western Freeway (M8), Melton, VIC
Melbourne-metropolitan
21 May, 2022 - 5:10 PM
21 May, 2022 - 5:53 PM
lanes closed inbound - Vehicle Collision
Western Fwy closed to all inbound traffic at Hopkins Rd, due to a serious collision.
Melbourne-metropolitan
30 Apr, 2022 - 8:02 AM
30 Apr, 2022 - 8:05 AM
lanes closed southbound - Flood
The left turn slip lane from Caroline Springs Boulevard southbound onto Ballarat Road citybound is closed due to flooding. Continue southbound onto Christies Road and use the Deer Park Bypass instead.
Melbourne-metropolitan
15 Apr, 2022 - 1:45 PM
lanes closed inbound - Vehicle Collision
Emergency services attending a collision inbound after Ballarat Road. Heavy delays on approach. Consider taking Ballarat Road to reach the M80 Ring Road.
Melbourne-metropolitan
14 Apr, 2022 - 7:27 AM
14 Apr, 2022 - 7:34 AM
lanes closed inbound - Vehicle Collision
Right lane closed in both directions just north of Ballarat Road due to a collision. Emergency services directing traffic. Allow extra time past the incident.
Melbourne-metropolitan
18 Mar, 2022 - 6:13 AM
18 Mar, 2022 - 6:14 AM
lanes closed inbound - Vehicle Collision
One lane closed inbound just after Christies Road due to a breakdown. Crews on the way to assist. Allow extra time. Consider using Ballarat Road instead towards the M80 Ring Road.
Melbourne-metropolitan
11 Mar, 2022 - 4:03 PM
lanes closed outbound - Vehicle Collision
One lane blocked outbound near Christies Road due to a collision involving a truck and motorcyclist. Please allow extra time through delays and follow the direction of emergemcy services. Consider the M80 Ring Road and Ballarat Road.
Melbourne-metropolitan
9 Mar, 2022 - 6:13 AM
9 Mar, 2022 - 6:14 AM
lanes closed inbound - Vehicle Collision
Emergency services attending to an inbound collision near Christies Road. Allow extra time past the incident. Consider using Ballarat Road to reach the M80 Ring Road.
Melbourne-metropolitan
22 Feb, 2022 - 2:48 PM
22 Feb, 2022 - 2:52 PM
lanes closed southbound - Vehicle Collision
Heavy delays in both directions near Lake Street, due to a collision. Follow the direction of emergency services and use Westwood Drive instead.
Melbourne-metropolitan
31 Dec, 2021 - 4:58 AM
31 Dec, 2021 - 5:11 AM
lanes closed outbound - Vehicle Collision
Restrictions in place due to a collision outbound at Hopkins Road. Follow directions issued by emergency services. Allow extra time.
Melbourne-metropolitan
24 Dec, 2021 - 11:00 AM
24 Dec, 2021 - 11:01 AM
lanes closed outbound - Vehicle Collision
Emergency services directing outbound traffic near Chisolm Drive following a collision. Drive with caution past the incident.
Melbourne-metropolitan
20 Dec, 2021 - 12:11 PM
20 Dec, 2021 - 12:12 PM
lanes closed inbound - Emergency Works
Left lane closed inbound near Hopkins Road, due to daytime safety barrier works. There are delays in the area. Consider using the Melton Highway instead. Please be patient and follow the direction of traffic management.
Melbourne-metropolitan
6 Dec, 2021 - 2:23 PM
lanes closed inbound - Vehicle Collision
Right lane closed inbound at Hopkins Road, due to a collision. There are delays in the area. Please follow the direction of emergency services.
Melbourne-metropolitan
4 Dec, 2021 - 10:25 AM
4 Dec, 2021 - 10:27 AM
lanes closed southbound - Vehicle Collision
Right lane blocked southbound before Ballarat Road due to a collision. Emergency services are on site, slow to 40km/h past the scene and drive with care.
Melbourne-metropolitan
30 Nov, 2021 - 8:06 AM
30 Nov, 2021 - 8:08 AM
Road Closed - Vehicle Breakdown
All traffic sharing just one lane on Hopkins Road at the entrance to the Western Freeway due to a broken down truck. Recovery crews on site, delays in the area.
Melbourne-metropolitan
15 Nov, 2021 - 4:29 PM
lanes closed northbound - Vehicle Collision
Right lane blocked in both directions north of Ballarat Road, due to a collision. Fire Rescue Victoria is attending. Pass with care.
Melbourne-metropolitan
6 Nov, 2021 - 9:01 AM
6 Nov, 2021 - 9:02 AM
lanes closed inbound - Vehicle Breakdown
Right lane blocked on the Christies Road entry ramp to the Western Freeway inbound, due to a breakdown. Our incident response crew are attending. One lane remains open.
Melbourne-metropolitan
29 Oct, 2021 - 5:56 AM
29 Oct, 2021 - 5:57 AM
lanes closed inbound - Debris
Emergency services attending to clear debris from the road affecting inbound traffic just before the Deer Park Bypass. Allow extra time and drive with caution.
Melbourne-metropolitan
19 Sep, 2021 - 12:08 PM
19 Sep, 2021 - 12:09 PM
Road Closed - Vehicle Collision
Road closed near St Georges Avenue due to a collision. Allow extra time and consider the Western Freeway as an alternative.
Melbourne-metropolitan
31 Aug, 2021 - 6:30 AM
31 Aug, 2021 - 6:32 AM
lanes closed inbound - Vehicle Collision
Emergency services attending to a multi-car collision inbound just after Christies Road. Delays are building. Consider using Ballarat Road instead to access the M80 Ring Road.
Melbourne-metropolitan
30 Jul, 2021 - 10:01 AM
30 Jul, 2021 - 10:02 AM
lanes closed outbound - Vehicle Collision
Emergency services attending to an outbound collision near Hopkins Road. Expect delays. Drive with caution past the incident.
Melbourne-metropolitan
23 Jul, 2021 - 6:38 AM
23 Jul, 2021 - 6:40 AM
lanes closed inbound - Vehicle Collision
Emergency services attending to a collision near Christies Road. Drive with caution. Consider using Ballarat Road instead to access the M80 Ring Road.
Melbourne-metropolitan
14 Jul, 2021 - 11:10 AM
14 Jul, 2021 - 11:12 AM
lanes closed outbound - Vehicle Collision
Emergency services directing traffic around an outbound collision before the Western Freeway. Allow extra time. Drive with caution past the incident. Consider using the Deer Park Bypass instead.
Melbourne-metropolitan
5 Jul, 2021 - 7:32 AM
5 Jul, 2021 - 7:33 AM
lanes closed inbound - Vehicle Collision
An inbound lane is closed on the Western Freeway at Ballarat Road following a collision. Emergency crews on site, speed set to 40km/h
Melbourne-metropolitan
17 Jun, 2021 - 5:30 PM
lanes closed outbound - Vehicle Collision
Right lane closed outbound near Christies Road, due to a collision. One lane remains open past the incident. Please obey the 40km/h speed limit past emergency services and merge early for everyone's safety.
Melbourne-metropolitan
21 May, 2021 - 11:44 AM
21 May, 2021 - 11:45 AM
lanes closed northbound - Vehicle Collision
All northbound lanes are closed at Ballarat Road due to a collision. Emergency services are directing traffic at the intersection. Use Westwood Drive as an alternative.
Melbourne-metropolitan
19 May, 2021 - 9:12 AM
19 May, 2021 - 9:14 AM
lanes closed southbound - Vehicle Collision
Emergency services attending to a collision near Tarcoola Drive. Consider using Caroline Springs Boulevard as an alternative.
Melbourne-metropolitan
13 May, 2021 - 6:46 AM
13 May, 2021 - 6:47 AM
lanes closed outbound - Vehicle Collision
The left lane is closed outbound on the Deer Park Bypass approaching Christies Road following a collision. Emergency services on site, speed set to 40km/h
Melbourne-metropolitan
4 May, 2021 - 8:06 AM
4 May, 2021 - 8:07 AM
Traffic Alert - Flood
Flooding near Caroline Springs Boulevard. Drive with extreme caution. Never drive through flooded roads. Allow extra time.
Melbourne-metropolitan
30 Apr, 2021 - 9:09 AM
30 Apr, 2021 - 9:10 AM
lanes closed inbound - Vehicle Collision
Only one lane is open on the Western Freeway exit at Caroline Springs Boulevard following a collision. Emergency crews on site, speed set at 40km/h
Melbourne-metropolitan
23 Apr, 2021 - 2:22 PM
lanes closed outbound - Emergency Works
One lane closed outbound at Hopkins Road for wire rope repair works following an earlier collision. Allow extra time with just one lane open.
