Traffic Incidents related to Western Fwy And Western Fwy, Melton West, VIC
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
5 Mar, 2019 - 8:21 AM
5 Mar, 2019 - 8:22 AM
lanes closed inbound - Vehicle Collision
Emergency services attending a collision inbound under Station Road involving a truck and two cars. 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 Mar, 2020 - 4:50 PM
21 Mar, 2020 - 4:52 PM
lanes closed inbound - Vehicle Collision
Left lane is closed due to a collision. Emergency services onsite. Please avoid the area and seek alternative route.
Melbourne-metropolitan
23 Apr, 2020 - 2:17 PM
lanes closed outbound - Vehicle Collision
Right lane closed outbound prior to the Ferris Road/Melton Highway, due to a collision. Victoria Police is attending. Please merge with care.
Melbourne-metropolitan
24 Jul, 2020 - 8:30 AM
24 Jul, 2020 - 8:32 AM
lanes closed outbound - Vehicle Collision
Delays outbound on the Western Freeway approaching Mt Cottrell Road due to a collision. Emergency services on site, speed set to 40km/h.
Melbourne-metropolitan
28 Jul, 2020 - 7:27 AM
28 Jul, 2020 - 7:29 AM
lanes closed westbound - Vehicle Collision
Delays on the Melton Highway between Federation Drive and High Street following a jack knifed truck and subsequent diesel spill. Emergency services on site, motorists should consider Federation Drive and Melton Valley Drive to avoid delays.
Melbourne-metropolitan
30 Jul, 2020 - 7:10 AM
30 Jul, 2020 - 7:12 AM
Traffic Alert - Vehicle Collision
Expect delays citybound on the Western Freeway following a collision near Mount Cottrell Road. Emergency services on site, speed set to 40km/h.
Melbourne-metropolitan
30 Oct, 2020 - 2:00 PM
Traffic Alert - Vehicle Collision
Reports of a truck rollover on Ferris Road at Abey Road. Please follow the direction of emergency services in the area and consider using Exford Road instead.
Melbourne-metropolitan
18 Nov, 2020 - 2:34 PM
18 Nov, 2020 - 2:36 PM
lanes closed inbound - Debris
One inbound lane is closed at Ferris Road due to plasterboard on the road. Please obey the directions of police at the scene.
Melbourne-metropolitan
4 Dec, 2020 - 10:55 AM
4 Dec, 2020 - 10:57 AM
Traffic Alert - Emergency Works
The right lane is closed inbound near Mount Cottrell Road due to works. As a result there are heavy delays in the area. Consider using the Melton Highway instead. Works are due for completion at 3.30pm.
Melbourne-metropolitan
16 Feb, 2021 - 12:07 PM
16 Feb, 2021 - 12:09 PM
lanes closed outbound - Emergency Works
The Ferris Road outbound entry ramp to the Western Freeway is closed for resurfacing works. Enter from Coburns Road instead. Works to be completed by 3.30pm.
Melbourne-metropolitan
22 Feb, 2021 - 4:32 PM
2 Mar, 2021 - 10:07 AM
Traffic Alert - Emergency Works
Speed and lane restrictions are in place in both directions between Abey Road and Bridge Road, for level crossing signal repairs.
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
12 Mar, 2022 - 8:42 AM
12 Mar, 2022 - 8:44 AM
lanes closed inbound - Vehicle Collision
One lane is blocked citybound at the Melton Highway due to a rollover. Police are on site, slow to 40km/h past the scene and drive carefully.
Melbourne-metropolitan
18 Mar, 2022 - 11:50 AM
18 Mar, 2022 - 11:52 AM
lanes closed inbound - Vehicle Collision
Emergency services attending to a Melbourne-bound collision and rollover just after Mount Cottrell Road. Drive with caution and allow extra time past the incident.
Melbourne-metropolitan
3 Apr, 2022 - 9:04 AM
3 Apr, 2022 - 9:06 AM
lanes closed inbound - Emergency Works
Right lane closed inbound at Mount Cottrell Road due to emergency power works. The speed is also down to 40km/h. Drive carefully.
Melbourne-metropolitan
9 Apr, 2022 - 12:00 AM
Sporting/Social Event - road closed
Event from 04:00 PM to 10:00 PM. Event speed limit 40 km/h. Traffic delay 0 to 5 min.
Melbourne-metropolitan
25 Apr, 2022 - 12:00 AM
Sporting/Social Event - road closed
Event from 04:00 AM to 02:00 PM. Event speed limit 40 km/h. Traffic delay 0 to 5 min.
Melbourne-metropolitan
7 May, 2022 - 4:29 PM
7 May, 2022 - 4:30 PM
Road Closed - Police Incident
The road is closed between Melton Hwy roundabout and Centenary Ave roundabout.
The road will re-open when Police investigations are complete.
Melbourne-metropolitan
23 Jun, 2022 - 6:12 PM
23 Jun, 2022 - 6:13 PM
Traffic Alert - Vehicle Collision
Significant outbound delays approaching the Melton Highway entry due to a collision. Emergency services are attending. Try using the Melton Highway through Plumpton instead.
Melbourne-metropolitan
7 Jul, 2022 - 9:45 PM
7 Jul, 2022 - 9:48 PM
lanes closed westbound - Vehicle Collision
Western Freeway outbound closed at Leakes Road due to a truck fire in Thornhill Park. Consider using Leakes Road onto the Melton Highway and back to the Freeway via Ferris Road. Follow directions issued by emergency services. Allow extra time.
Melbourne-metropolitan
25 Aug, 2022 - 11:12 AM
25 Aug, 2022 - 11:14 AM
lanes closed inbound - Vehicle Collision
Right lane closed inbound near Ferris Road due to a collision. Emergency services are on scene. Allow extra time past the incident.
Melbourne-metropolitan
30 Sep, 2022 - 6:54 AM
lanes closed inbound - Vehicle Collision
The left emergency lane is closed inbound at Ferris Road following a collision. Emergency crews on site, speed set to 40km/h.
Melbourne-metropolitan
7 Oct, 2022 - 11:27 AM
7 Oct, 2022 - 11:48 AM
lanes closed inbound - Vehicle Collision
Delays inbound near Ferris Road due to a truck spinning out near the intersection. Right lane closed Melbourne-bound. Drive with caution past the incident and allow extra time.
Melbourne-metropolitan
10 Oct, 2022 - 5:18 PM
lanes closed outbound - Vehicle Collision
Emergency services attending to a collision outbound before the Melton Highway. Heavy delays on approach from Leakes Road.
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
6 Nov, 2022 - 12:00 AM
Sporting/Social Event - road closed
Event from 04:30 AM to 12:00 AM. Event speed limit 40 km/h. Traffic delay 6 to 10 min.
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
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
10 Mar, 2023 - 9:45 AM
10 Mar, 2023 - 9:46 AM
Lanes Blocked Outbound - Vehicle Collision
One outbound lane closed near Coburns Road due to a collision. Emergency services attending. Drive with caution and allow extra time past the incident.
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.
