Traffic Incidents related to Western Freeway (M8), Melton, VIC
Melbourne
5 Apr, 2011 - 10:31 PM
Tow Truck
Tow Truck Dispatched. Reason not specified. Breakdown likely.
Melbourne
5 Apr, 2011 - 10:30 PM
5 Apr, 2011 - 11:43 PM
Tow Truck
Tow Truck Dispatched. Reason not specified. Breakdown likely.
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
21 Mar, 2011 - 8:46 PM
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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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
10 Mar, 2011 - 6:11 AM
Tow Truck
Tow Truck Dispatched. Reason not specified. Breakdown likely.
Melbourne
7 Mar, 2011 - 7:06 AM
7 Mar, 2011 - 7:28 AM
Tow Truck
Tow Truck Dispatched. Reason not specified. Breakdown likely.
Melbourne
6 Mar, 2011 - 10:31 PM
Tow Truck
Tow Truck Dispatched. Reason not specified. Breakdown likely.
Melbourne
6 Mar, 2011 - 10:30 PM
6 Mar, 2011 - 10:32 PM
Tow Truck
Tow Truck Dispatched. Reason not specified. Breakdown likely.
Melbourne
15 Jan, 2011 - 4:47 PM
15 Jan, 2011 - 4:48 PM
Tow Truck
Tow Truck Dispatched. Reason not specified. Breakdown likely.
Melbourne
14 Jan, 2011 - 8:03 PM
14 Jan, 2011 - 8:06 PM
Tow Truck
Tow Truck Dispatched. Reason not specified. Breakdown likely.
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
31 Dec, 2010 - 1:47 AM
Tow Truck
Tow Truck Dispatched. Reason not specified. Breakdown likely.
Melbourne
28 Dec, 2010 - 2:30 PM
Tow Truck
Tow Truck Dispatched. Reason not specified. Breakdown likely.
Melbourne
28 Dec, 2010 - 1:59 PM
28 Dec, 2010 - 2:30 PM
Tow Truck
Tow Truck Dispatched. Reason not specified. Breakdown likely.
Melbourne
27 Nov, 2010 - 12:57 PM
Tow Truck
Tow Truck Dispatched. Reason not specified. Breakdown likely.
Melbourne
27 Nov, 2010 - 12:56 PM
Tow Truck
Tow Truck Dispatched. Reason not specified. Breakdown likely.
Melbourne
22 Nov, 2010 - 12:11 PM
Traffic Alert
One lane blocked outbound near Leakes Road due to a crash.
VicRoads Incident Response Service are on site.
VicRoads advises drivers to take care through the area. 22/11/2010 12:11 PM Until 22/11/2010 3:11 PM
Melbourne
5 Nov, 2010 - 5:42 PM
Tow Truck
Tow Truck Dispatched. Reason not specified. Breakdown likely.
Melbourne
5 Nov, 2010 - 12:28 AM
5 Nov, 2010 - 12:33 AM
Tow Truck
Tow Truck Dispatched. Reason not specified. Breakdown likely.
Melbourne-metropolitan
30 May, 2019 - 9:36 AM
30 May, 2019 - 9:37 AM
Traffic Alert - Emergency Works
Right lane closed inbound near Leakes Road for power works.
Speed set to 60km/h.
Works due to be completed by 3.30pm.
Melbourne
7 Oct, 2010 - 7:42 PM
8 Oct, 2010 - 5:51 PM
Tow Truck
Tow Truck Dispatched. Reason not specified. Breakdown likely.
Melbourne
7 Oct, 2010 - 7:30 PM
Tow Truck
Tow Truck Dispatched. Reason not specified. Breakdown likely.
Melbourne
4 Oct, 2010 - 1:12 PM
Tow Truck
Tow Truck Dispatched. Reason not specified. Breakdown likely.
Melbourne-metropolitan
25 Jun, 2019 - 6:54 AM
25 Jun, 2019 - 6:55 AM
lanes closed southbound - Vehicle Collision
Police are directing traffic around a collision near the Western Freeway where a public lighting pole has been hit. Allow extra time.
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
24 Aug, 2010 - 11:34 AM
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.
Melbourne
7 Aug, 2010 - 3:43 AM
7 Aug, 2010 - 3:55 AM
Tow Truck
Tow Truck Dispatched. Reason not specified. Breakdown likely.
Melbourne-metropolitan
5 Sep, 2019 - 7:31 AM
5 Sep, 2019 - 7:33 AM
lanes closed southbound - Emergency Incident
All southbound lanes are blocked on Leakes Road on the Western Freeway overpass after a power pole was struck. Emergency crews on scene, expect delays
Melbourne
14 Jun, 2010 - 12:36 PM
Tow Truck
Tow Truck Dispatched. Reason not specified. Breakdown likely.
Melbourne-metropolitan
7 Oct, 2019 - 7:22 AM
7 Oct, 2019 - 7:24 AM
Traffic Alert - Vehicle Collision
Emergency services attending a collision inbound just before Leakes Road. Truck and car involved. Allow extra time.
Melbourne
2 Jun, 2010 - 2:52 PM
2 Jun, 2010 - 2:53 PM
Tow Truck
Tow Truck Dispatched. Reason not specified. Breakdown likely.
Melbourne
27 May, 2010 - 4:42 PM
Traffic Alert
Left-hand lane blocked outbound just after Leakes Road due to a vehicle on fire.
VicRoads Incident Response Service, Police and Emergency Services are on site.
Traffic is heavy in both directions approaching the incident.
Drivers are asked to take care through the area.27/05/2010 4:42 PM Until 27/05/2010 5:42 PM
Melbourne-metropolitan
22 Oct, 2019 - 9:05 AM
22 Oct, 2019 - 9:06 AM
lanes closed outbound - Vehicle Collision
Emergency services attending to a car fire outbound just after Hopkins Road. Delays both directions past the scene. Allow extra time.
Melbourne
21 May, 2010 - 11:39 PM
Tow Truck
Tow Truck Dispatched. Reason not specified. Breakdown likely.
Melbourne
13 May, 2010 - 4:56 AM
Tow Truck
Tow Truck Dispatched. Reason not specified. Breakdown likely.
Melbourne
11 May, 2010 - 3:24 PM
1 Jan, 1970 - 10:00 AM
Traffic Alert
Freeway closed outbound at Hopkins Road due to a crash. Police are diverting traffic away from the scene. Emergency services are on site. VicRoads advises drivers to expect heavy delays and to use alternative routes where possible. Update to follow11/05/2010 3:24 PM Until 11/05/2010 6:24 PM
Melbourne
11 May, 2010 - 3:24 PM
Traffic Alert
UPDATE, 3.57pm: Police are diverting outbound traffic off the Freeway at Hopkins Road then back on again at the Hopkins Road entry ramp after an earlier crash. Emergency services are on site. VicRoads advises drivers to expect heavy delays and to use alternative routes where possible. Update to follow11/05/2010 3:24 PM Until 11/05/2010 6:24 PM
Melbourne
9 May, 2010 - 4:13 PM
Tow Truck
Tow Truck Dispatched. Reason not specified. Breakdown likely.
Melbourne
9 May, 2010 - 4:13 PM
Tow Truck
Tow Truck Dispatched. Reason not specified. Breakdown likely.
Melbourne
1 May, 2010 - 12:29 AM
Tow Truck
Tow Truck Dispatched. Reason not specified. Breakdown likely.
Melbourne-metropolitan
18 Nov, 2019 - 6:58 AM
18 Nov, 2019 - 7:00 AM
lanes closed inbound - Vehicle Collision
Emergency services attending to an inbound collision near Leakes Road. Allow extra time. Two tow trucks have been called to the scene.
Melbourne
8 Apr, 2010 - 6:34 PM
8 Apr, 2010 - 6:41 PM
Tow Truck
Tow Truck Dispatched. Reason not specified. Breakdown likely.
Melbourne-metropolitan
11 Dec, 2019 - 6:32 AM
11 Dec, 2019 - 6:33 AM
lanes closed inbound - Vehicle Collision
Emergency services are attending an inbound collision just prior to Leakes Road. Allow extra time.
Melbourne
28 Mar, 2010 - 2:23 PM
Tow Truck
Tow Truck Dispatched. Reason not specified. Breakdown likely.
Melbourne
27 Mar, 2010 - 5:23 PM
Tow Truck
Tow Truck Dispatched. Reason not specified. Breakdown likely.
Melbourne
27 Mar, 2010 - 5:23 PM
Tow Truck
Tow Truck Dispatched. Reason not specified. Breakdown likely.
Melbourne
8 Mar, 2010 - 12:02 AM
Tow Truck
Tow Truck Dispatched. Reason not specified. Breakdown likely.
Melbourne
5 Feb, 2010 - 3:57 PM
Tow Truck
Tow Truck Dispatched. Reason not specified. Breakdown likely.
Melbourne
5 Feb, 2010 - 5:43 AM
Tow Truck
Tow Truck Dispatched. Reason not specified. Breakdown likely.
Melbourne
18 Jan, 2010 - 5:59 PM
Traffic Alert
Lanes blocked inbound just past Hopkins Road due to a multi-vehicle crash. VicRoads advises drivers to expect heavy delays and to take care through the area.18/01/2010 5:59 PM Until 18/01/2010 8:59 PM
Melbourne
17 Jan, 2010 - 5:19 AM
Tow Truck
Tow Truck Dispatched. Reason not specified. Breakdown likely.
Melbourne-metropolitan
29 Feb, 2020 - 2:36 PM
29 Feb, 2020 - 2:38 PM
Traffic Alert - Vehicle Collision
Right lane closed in both directions near Leakes Road due to a collision in the centre median. Allow extra time.
Melbourne
11 Jan, 2010 - 8:02 AM
Tow Truck
Tow Truck Dispatched. Reason not specified. Breakdown likely.
Melbourne-metropolitan
17 Mar, 2020 - 7:37 AM
17 Mar, 2020 - 7:38 AM
Traffic Alert - Vehicle Collision
Delays inbound after Ferris Road due to a multi-car collision. All vehicles now in the emergency lanes. Crews called to clear debris from the road. Allow extra time.
Melbourne-metropolitan
19 Mar, 2020 - 7:02 AM
19 Mar, 2020 - 7:24 AM
lanes closed inbound - Vehicle Collision
Right lane closed inbound near Leakes Road due to a multi-vehicle collision. Emergency services on scene. Allow extra time. Consider using the Melton Highway instead.
Melbourne-metropolitan
9 Apr, 2020 - 7:06 AM
9 Apr, 2020 - 7:07 AM
lanes closed southbound - Vehicle Collision
Emergency services directing traffic in both directions near Beattys Road due to a truck rollover. Avoid Leakes Road. Use the Melton Highway as an alternative.
Melbourne-metropolitan
2 Jul, 2020 - 8:42 AM
2 Jul, 2020 - 8:43 AM
lanes closed outbound - Vehicle Collision
Emergency services attending to an outbound collision near Troups Road. Drive with caution. Allow extra time.
Melbourne-metropolitan
14 Jul, 2020 - 12:06 PM
14 Jul, 2020 - 12:07 PM
lanes closed inbound - Vehicle Collision
Left lane closed inbound just after Leakes Road due to a collision. Emergency services on scene. Allow extra time. Consider using the Melton Highway instead.
Melbourne-metropolitan
10 Aug, 2020 - 12:41 PM
Traffic Alert - Vehicle Collision
Delays for citybound traffic, due to a collision between Leakes Road and Hopkins Road. Please slow down when driving past emergency services and follow their direction.
Melbourne-metropolitan
8 Feb, 2021 - 12:09 PM
8 Feb, 2021 - 12:10 PM
lanes closed outbound - Police Incident
All outbound lanes closed between Troups Road North and Leakes Road, due to a police incident. Please follow the direction of emergency services and use Greigs Road instead. Consider taking the earlier exit at Hopkins Road instead.
Melbourne-metropolitan
19 Feb, 2021 - 6:23 AM
19 Feb, 2021 - 6:24 AM
Road Closed - Police Incident
Woodlea Boulevard is closed at Leakes Road due to a police incident. Use Taylors Road instead. Allow extra time.
Melbourne-metropolitan
10 Mar, 2021 - 4:36 PM
10 Mar, 2021 - 4:37 PM
Traffic Alert - Vehicle Collision
Delays are building outbound due to a multi-vehicle collision near Troups Road. Emergency services are on site. 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
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
4 Aug, 2021 - 7:07 AM
4 Aug, 2021 - 7:08 AM
lanes closed inbound - Vehicle Collision
Emergency services attending to a Melbourne-bound collision just before Leakes Road. Allow extra time. Consider using the Melton Highway instead.
Melbourne-metropolitan
5 Aug, 2021 - 11:20 AM
5 Aug, 2021 - 11:21 AM
lanes closed outbound - Vehicle Collision
Emergency services attending to a 2 car collision outbound near Leakes Road. Drive with caution and allow extra time past the incident.
Melbourne-metropolitan
9 Aug, 2021 - 2:11 PM
lanes closed inbound - Emergency Incident
All inbound lanes closed at Leakes Road, due to a car fire. Please follow the direction of emergency services. Exit at Leakes Road, then use Greigs Road and Hopkins Road to return to the freeway.
Melbourne-metropolitan
4 Nov, 2021 - 7:29 AM
4 Nov, 2021 - 7:33 AM
lanes closed inbound - Vehicle Collision
Emergency services attending to an inbound collision just after Leakes Road. Allow extra time past the incident and drive with caution. Consider using the Melton Highwy instead.
Melbourne-metropolitan
24 Nov, 2021 - 6:28 PM
24 Nov, 2021 - 6:30 PM
Traffic Alert - Vehicle Collision
Delays outbound approaching Leakes Road due to a collision. Drive carefully and slow down past the scene. Consider Hopkins Road and Greigs Road as an alternative.
Melbourne-metropolitan
13 Dec, 2021 - 7:24 AM
13 Dec, 2021 - 7:25 AM
lanes closed inbound - Vehicle Collision
Emergency services attending to an inbound collision just after Leakes Road. Drive with caution past the incident. Consider using the Melton Highway instead.
