Traffic Incidents related to West Gate Freeway (M1), Melbourne, VIC
Melbourne-metropolitan
16 Oct, 2013 - 8:46 AM
16 Oct, 2013 - 10:37 AM
Incident Cleared - Weather
Melbourne-metropolitan
14 Oct, 2013 - 4:54 PM
14 Oct, 2013 - 5:41 PM
Incident Cleared - Vehicle Breakdown
Hobsons-bay
Melbourne-metropolitan
28 Jan, 2014 - 12:50 PM
28 Jan, 2014 - 12:53 PM
1 lane closed outbound - Fire
Left-hand lane closed outbound on Williamstown Road exit ramp for a truck fire.Emergency Services and VicRoads Incident Response Service are on site.Drivers travelling through the area are advised to allow extra time.
Melbourne-metropolitan
30 Jan, 2014 - 8:06 PM
30 Jan, 2014 - 8:09 PM
Road Reopened - Vehicle Collision
Melbourne-metropolitan
10 Oct, 2013 - 12:20 PM
10 Oct, 2013 - 12:45 PM
Incident Cleared - Vehicle Breakdown
Melbourne-metropolitan
31 Jan, 2014 - 12:00 AM
2 Feb, 2014 - 12:00 AM
Sporting/Social Event - Road Closed
St Jerome's Laneway Festival - 1 February 2014 (11am - 11pm)
Only LOCAL ROADS (Maribyrnong St, Moreland St, Parker St, Bunbury St) will be closed. Whitehall Street will be reduced to 40km/h and traffic will experience delays as a result of pedestrians accessing the site from Footscray Train Station.
Traffic treatments will be installed on the day prior to the event.
Melbourne-metropolitan
10 Oct, 2013 - 8:27 AM
10 Oct, 2013 - 3:47 PM
Incident Cleared - Emergency Incident
Melbourne-metropolitan
31 Jan, 2014 - 6:49 AM
31 Jan, 2014 - 6:55 AM
All Lanes Now Open - Vehicle Collision
Melbourne-metropolitan
31 Jan, 2014 - 5:43 PM
31 Jan, 2014 - 5:48 PM
Incident Cleared - Vehicle Breakdown
Melbourne-metropolitan
7 Oct, 2013 - 4:16 PM
7 Oct, 2013 - 4:50 PM
Incident Cleared - Vehicle Collision
Melbourne-metropolitan
3 Feb, 2014 - 12:52 PM
3 Feb, 2014 - 12:54 PM
1 lane closed inbound - Vehicle Collision
Left-hand lane blocked inbound at Todd Road due to a vehicle collision.VicRoads Incident Response Service is on the way.Drivers travelling through the area are advised to use caution.
Hobsons-bay
Melbourne-metropolitan
3 Feb, 2014 - 2:45 PM
3 Feb, 2014 - 2:50 PM
2 lanes closed inbound - Vehicle Collision
Two right-hand lanes closed inbound on the West Gate Bridge upslope to due a vehicle collision.Emergency Services are on site.Delays back to before Williamstown Road.Drivers travelling through the area are advised to allow extra time.
Melbourne-metropolitan
5 Oct, 2013 - 7:13 AM
5 Oct, 2013 - 7:17 AM
All lanes closed eastbound - Vehicle Collision
Due to a vehicle collision the eastbound carriageway of Geelong Rd is closed at Somerville Rd.Motorists are advised to seek an alternate route
Melbourne-metropolitan
6 Feb, 2014 - 1:42 PM
6 Feb, 2014 - 1:45 PM
1 lane closed inbound - Vehicle Breakdown
Right-hand lane closed inbound near Kings Way due to a vehicle breakdown. Emergency Services are on the way. Drivers travelling through the area are advised to allow extra time.
Melbourne-metropolitan
3 Oct, 2013 - 8:30 AM
3 Oct, 2013 - 8:36 AM
Incident Cleared - Vehicle Breakdown
Melbourne-metropolitan
2 Oct, 2013 - 8:43 AM
2 Oct, 2013 - 9:06 AM
Incident Cleared - Vehicle Collision
Hobsons-bay
Melbourne-metropolitan
1 Oct, 2013 - 7:00 AM
2 Oct, 2013 - 9:35 AM
Traffic Alert - Weather
High winds on West Gate Bridge.Speed limit reduced to 60km/h in both directions.Drivers are advised to secure loads and drive with caution.
Melbourne-metropolitan
27 Sep, 2013 - 12:44 PM
27 Sep, 2013 - 12:53 PM
Incident Cleared - Vehicle Breakdown
Melbourne-metropolitan
14 Feb, 2014 - 11:03 AM
14 Feb, 2014 - 11:05 AM
2 lanes closed outbound - Vehicle Breakdown
Two left-hand lanes closed outbound on the West Gate Bridge due to a truck breakdown.VicRoads Incident Response Service is on site.Drivers travelling through the area are advised to allow extra time.
Melbourne-metropolitan
14 Feb, 2014 - 4:29 PM
14 Feb, 2014 - 4:30 PM
Traffic Alert - Vehicle Breakdown
Left-hand lane blocked outbound on West Gate Bridge due to a vehicle breakdown.VicRoads Incident Response Service is on site.Drivers travelling through the area are advised to allow extra time.
Melbourne-metropolitan
25 Sep, 2013 - 10:34 AM
25 Sep, 2013 - 10:38 AM
lanes closed westbound - Vehicle Collision
Westbound lanes CLOSED due to a collision at the bridge.Emergency services are on site.Drivers are advised to avoid the area or allow extra travel time.
Melbourne-metropolitan
24 Sep, 2013 - 12:29 PM
24 Sep, 2013 - 1:10 PM
Incident Cleared - Vehicle Collision
Melbourne-metropolitan
23 Sep, 2013 - 10:11 AM
23 Sep, 2013 - 10:23 AM
Incident Cleared - Vehicle Breakdown
Melbourne-metropolitan
17 Feb, 2014 - 4:09 PM
17 Feb, 2014 - 4:19 PM
Incident Cleared - Vehicle Collision
Melbourne-metropolitan
21 Sep, 2013 - 10:41 AM
21 Sep, 2013 - 10:42 AM
Traffic Alert - Emergency Works
A public lighting pole has been knocked down at the intersection. Causing delays for north bound traffic.
Hobsons-bay
Melbourne-metropolitan
19 Feb, 2014 - 7:24 AM
19 Feb, 2014 - 7:25 AM
1 lane closed inbound - Vehicle Collision
Right-hand lane closed inbound on the West Gate Bridge due to a vehicle collision.Speed limit reduced to 40km/h. Emergency Services are on the way. Drivers travelling through the area are advised to allow extra time.
Melbourne-metropolitan
20 Sep, 2013 - 5:16 PM
20 Sep, 2013 - 5:30 PM
2 lanes closed westbound - Vehicle Collision
The west bound lanes of the Western Link Todd Road exit ramp are closed due to a collision. To access Western Link and Todd Rd Traffic will need to exit at Williamstown Rd and travel back over the West Gate Bridge. Emergency services are on site.Drivers travelling through the area are advised to allow extra time.
Hobsons-bay
Melbourne-metropolitan
19 Feb, 2014 - 5:14 PM
19 Feb, 2014 - 5:16 PM
1 lane closed outbound - Vehicle Collision
Left-hand lane blocked outbound on the West Gate Bridge due to a multi vehicle collision. VicRoads Incident Response Service is on the way. Drivers travelling through the area are advised to allow extra time.
Melbourne-metropolitan
19 Sep, 2013 - 3:02 PM
19 Sep, 2013 - 3:09 PM
Incident Cleared - Vehicle Breakdown
Melbourne-metropolitan
21 Feb, 2014 - 7:34 AM
21 Feb, 2014 - 7:37 AM
All lanes closed inbound - Vehicle Collision
All lanes closed inbound near Gordon Street due to a vehicle collision. Emergency Services are on site. Traffic being diverted onto Gordon Street. Drivers travelling through the area are advised to allow extra time.
Melbourne-metropolitan
21 Feb, 2014 - 8:18 AM
21 Feb, 2014 - 8:31 AM
Incident Cleared - Vehicle Breakdown
Melbourne-metropolitan
18 Sep, 2013 - 10:18 AM
18 Sep, 2013 - 4:15 PM
Incident Cleared - Emergency Works
Melbourne-metropolitan
23 Feb, 2014 - 12:00 AM
Sporting/Social Event - lanes closed westbound
MS Melbourne Cycle 2014 - Lane closures and localised traffic management from 4:00am to 2:00pm.
The following arterial roads will be affected: Royal Pde, Elizabeth St, Wurundjeri Way, Normanby Rd, Todd Rd, West Gate Fwy, Melbourne Rd, Blackshaws Rd, Millers Rd, Kororoit Creek Rd, Melbourne Rd, North Rd, Douglas Pde, Hyde St, Footscray Rd, Dynon Rd, Epsom Rd, Langs Rd, Fisher Pde.
West Gate Bridge Outbound: Todd Rd to Williamstown Rd, 2 lanes closed 7.00am to 10.30am.
Melbourne-metropolitan
16 Sep, 2013 - 8:03 AM
16 Sep, 2013 - 8:22 AM
Incident Cleared - Vehicle Collision
Hobsons-bay
Melbourne-metropolitan
15 Sep, 2013 - 8:34 PM
15 Sep, 2013 - 8:39 PM
Traffic Alert - Emergency Works
Northbound direction closed for urgent roadworks. Detour via Westgate Freeway to Millers Rd and back along the freeway to Williamstown Rd.Drivers advised to take care if driving in the area.
Hobsons-bay
Melbourne-metropolitan
14 Sep, 2013 - 4:02 PM
14 Sep, 2013 - 4:03 PM
2 lanes closed northbound - Vehicle Collision
Due to collision north bound lanes are closed, all emergency services on site. Motorists are advised to avoid the area.
Hobsons-bay
Melbourne-metropolitan
26 Feb, 2014 - 11:12 AM
26 Feb, 2014 - 11:13 AM
2 lanes closed outbound - Vehicle Collision
Two left-hand lanes closed outbound on West Gate Bridge due to a vehicle collision. Emergency Services are on site. Drivers travelling through the area are advised to allow extra time.
Melbourne-metropolitan
13 Sep, 2013 - 5:18 PM
13 Sep, 2013 - 5:35 PM
Incident Cleared - Vehicle Breakdown
Hobsons-bay
Melbourne-metropolitan
10 Sep, 2013 - 3:21 PM
10 Sep, 2013 - 5:28 PM
Road Closed - Vehicle Collision
UPDATE - Whitehall Road has opened northbound lanes but southbound lanes remain CLOSED between Francis Street and Somerville Road due to a multi vehicle collision.Emergency services are on site.Police advise to avoid the area.
Melbourne-metropolitan
4 Mar, 2014 - 3:58 PM
4 Mar, 2014 - 4:00 PM
All lanes closed westbound - Vehicle Collision
Road closed westbound between Hyde Street and Albert Street due to a truck losing its container.Emergency services are on site.Drivers travelling through the area are advised to seek an alternate route.
Melbourne-metropolitan
6 Mar, 2014 - 10:08 AM
6 Mar, 2014 - 10:12 AM
1 lane closed inbound - Vehicle Collision
Right-hand lane closed inbound near Todd Road due to a vehicle collision. Emergency Services are on site. Drivers travelling through the area are advised to allow extra time.
Melbourne-metropolitan
6 Mar, 2014 - 11:26 AM
6 Mar, 2014 - 11:30 AM
1 lane closed eastbound - Debris
Left-hand lane closed eastbound near Kings Way due to debris on the road. VicRoads Incident Response Service is on the way. Drivers travelling through the area are advised to allow extra time.
Hobsons-bay
Melbourne-metropolitan
29 Aug, 2013 - 9:07 PM
29 Aug, 2013 - 9:09 PM
1 lane closed westbound - Vehicle Breakdown
Left lane closed west bound due to a broken down truck.
Hobsons-bay
Melbourne-metropolitan
19 Mar, 2014 - 3:18 PM
19 Mar, 2014 - 3:20 PM
1 lane closed inbound - Vehicle Breakdown
Left-hand lane closed inbound on the West Gate Bridge due to a truck breakdown. VicRoads Incident Response Service is on site. Drivers travelling through the area are advised to allow extra time.
Hobsons-bay
Melbourne-metropolitan
19 Mar, 2014 - 5:09 PM
19 Mar, 2014 - 6:15 PM
2 lanes closed outbound - Vehicle Collision
UPDATE: Two left-hand lanes remain closed outbound on the West Gate Bridge due to a truck breakdown. Emergency Services are on the way. Earlier vehicle collision has been cleared. Drivers travelling through the area are advised to allow extra time.
Melbourne-metropolitan
25 Mar, 2014 - 5:56 PM
25 Mar, 2014 - 5:59 PM
1 lane closed outbound - Vehicle Breakdown
Right-hand lane blocked outbound near Montague Street due to a vehicle breakdown. VicRoads Incident Response Service is on the way. Drivers travelling through the area are advised to allow extra time.
Melbourne-metropolitan
28 Mar, 2014 - 5:05 PM
28 Mar, 2014 - 5:07 PM
All lanes closed inbound - Vehicle Collision
All lanes closed inbound due to a collision. Only one lane getting through outbound.Heavy delays through the area and now affecting CityLink outbound.Emergency services are on site.Drivers travelling through the area are advised to allow extra time and seek and alternate route.
Melbourne-metropolitan
11 Aug, 2013 - 12:46 PM
11 Aug, 2013 - 12:47 PM
2 lanes closed eastbound - Vehicle Collision
A 3 car collision has closed 2 of the 4 lanes. Traffic queued back to Williamstown Rd.
Hobsons-bay
Melbourne-metropolitan
1 Apr, 2014 - 7:43 AM
1 Apr, 2014 - 7:46 AM
1 lane closed inbound - Vehicle Breakdown
Left-hand lane closed inbound on West Gate Bridge due to a truck on fire. VicRoads Incident Response Service and emergency services are on the way. Delays building on the approach. Drivers travelling through the area are advised to allow extra time.
Hobsons-bay
Melbourne-metropolitan
3 Apr, 2014 - 8:55 AM
3 Apr, 2014 - 8:57 AM
1 lane closed inbound - Vehicle Breakdown
Right-hand lane closed inbound on the West Gate Bridge due to a vehicle breakdown. VicRoads Incident Response Service is on the way. Speed limit reduced to 40km/h. Drivers travelling through the area are advised to allow extra time.
Melbourne-metropolitan
7 Apr, 2014 - 10:14 AM
7 Apr, 2014 - 10:38 AM
1 lane closed outbound - Vehicle Collision
UPDATE: Left-hand lane closed outbound on the West Gate Bridge due to a trailer in the lane. VicRoads Incident Response Services is on site. Drivers travelling through the area are advised to allow extra time.
Hobsons-bay
Melbourne-metropolitan
9 Apr, 2014 - 9:48 AM
9 Apr, 2014 - 9:51 AM
1 lane closed outbound - Vehicle Collision
Right-hand lane closed outbound on the West Gate Bridge due to a vehicle collision. Emergency Services are on site. Drivers travelling through the area are advised to allow extra time.
Melbourne-metropolitan
14 Apr, 2014 - 3:23 PM
14 Apr, 2014 - 3:24 PM
1 lane closed outbound - Vehicle Breakdown
Left lane blocked outbound on West Gate Bridge due to truck breakdown. VicRoads Incident Response Service is on the way. Drivers travelling through the area are advised to merge right and allow extra time.
Melbourne-metropolitan
14 Apr, 2014 - 4:40 PM
14 Apr, 2014 - 4:42 PM
1 lane closed outbound - Vehicle Breakdown
Left lane blocked outbound on the West Gate Bridge due to a truck breakdown. VicRoads Incident Response Service is on site. Drivers travelling through the area are advised to allow extra time.
Melbourne-metropolitan
16 Apr, 2014 - 4:54 PM
16 Apr, 2014 - 4:57 PM
Traffic Alert - Vehicle Collision
Victoria Police have reported a collision outbound near Sims Street on Footscray Road.Drivers are advised to allow extra travelling time as heavy delays are expected.
Melbourne-metropolitan
21 Apr, 2014 - 1:32 AM
21 Apr, 2014 - 1:35 AM
4 lanes closed westbound - Vehicle Collision
Collision between a truck and car has closed 4 of 5 lanes on the West Gate Bridge.Emergency services are at scene.Expect delay.
Melbourne-metropolitan
27 Apr, 2014 - 12:07 PM
27 Apr, 2014 - 12:08 PM
2 lanes closed eastbound - Vehicle Collision
A multi car collision has closed 2 of the 4 lanes. Emergency services are at scene.
Melbourne-metropolitan
30 Apr, 2014 - 4:49 PM
30 Apr, 2014 - 4:51 PM
1 lane closed inbound - Vehicle Breakdown
Left-hand lane closed inbound on the Kings Way exit ramp due to a vehicle breakdown. VicRoads Incident Response Service is on the way. Drivers travelling through the area are advised to allow extra time.
Melbourne-metropolitan
8 Jul, 2013 - 3:43 AM
8 Jul, 2013 - 3:45 AM
Road Closed - Road Damage
Burst water main causing road surface damage.
Melbourne-metropolitan
5 May, 2014 - 3:29 PM
5 May, 2014 - 3:33 PM
Traffic Alert - Emergency Works
Traffic lights on flash at the Whitehall St intersection. Drivers are advised to use caution approaching the intersection.
Hobsons-bay
Melbourne-metropolitan
6 May, 2014 - 12:17 PM
6 May, 2014 - 12:19 PM
2 lanes closed inbound - Vehicle Collision
Two left lanes closed inbound on top of the West Gate Bridge due to a vehicle collision. VicRoads Incident Response Service is on site. Drivers travelling through the area are advised to merge right and allow extra time.
Melbourne-metropolitan
9 May, 2014 - 7:01 AM
9 May, 2014 - 7:03 AM
1 lane closed inbound - Vehicle Breakdown
Left-hand lane closed inbound near Todd Road due to a vehicle breakdown. Emergency Services are on site. Drivers travelling through the area are advised to allow extra time.
Melbourne-metropolitan
9 May, 2014 - 1:49 PM
9 May, 2014 - 1:51 PM
1 lane closed eastbound - Vehicle Collision
Middle lane blocked eastbound near Kings Way due to a vehicle collision. Emergency Services are on the way. Drivers travelling through the area are advised to allow extra time.
Hobsons-bay
Melbourne-metropolitan
9 May, 2014 - 4:02 PM
9 May, 2014 - 4:04 PM
2 lanes closed outbound - Vehicle Collision
Two right-hand lanes closed outbound on the West Gate Bridge due to a multi-vehicle collision. Emergency Services are on site. Drivers travelling through the area are advised to allow extra time.
Hobsons-bay
Melbourne-metropolitan
14 May, 2014 - 4:02 PM
14 May, 2014 - 4:03 PM
2 lanes closed outbound - Vehicle Collision
Two right-hand lanes closed outbound on the West Gate Bridge due to a vehicle collision. Emergency Services are on site. Drivers travelling through the area are advised to allow extra time.
Melbourne-metropolitan
16 May, 2014 - 5:30 PM
16 May, 2014 - 5:31 PM
1 lane closed inbound - Vehicle Breakdown
Right lane blocked inbound near Kings Way due to a vehicle breakdown. Emergency Services are on site. Drivers travelling through the area are advised to allow extra time.
