Traffic Incidents related to Western Highway (A8), Ararat, VIC
Grampians
20 Feb, 2017 - 12:01 PM
20 Feb, 2017 - 12:02 PM
Traffic Alert - Emergency Works
Speed limit reduced to 40km/h near Heath St for water works. Works expected to be completed by 5pm.
Grampians
21 May, 2019 - 5:21 PM
29 Jul, 2019 - 7:47 AM
Road Closed - Emergency Works
Road remains closed between Down Road and Warrayatkin Road, due to bridge replacement works conducted by Ararat Rural City Council.
Grampians
3 Aug, 2019 - 11:21 AM
3 Aug, 2019 - 11:22 AM
Traffic Alert - Emergency Incident
The Western Highway has re-opened with speed reduced to 40 west bound on approach to Ararat .
Allow extra time for your journey.
Grampians
24 Sep, 2019 - 5:41 PM
25 Sep, 2019 - 5:15 AM
Traffic Alert - Emergency Incident
Speed has been set to 40km/h through the boom gates. Drive with caution.
Grampians
31 Jul, 2021 - 8:56 AM
31 Jul, 2021 - 8:57 AM
lanes closed westbound - Vehicle Collision
One lane closed westbound before Barkly Street, due to truck rollover. Follow the direction of emergency services.
Grampians
9 Sep, 2021 - 9:22 AM
9 Sep, 2021 - 9:23 AM
Traffic Alert - Vehicle Collision
Traffic management in place directing traffic in both directions near Alfred Street due to a truck that has lost its load. Drive with caution and allow extra time through the area.
Grampians
17 Sep, 2021 - 12:45 PM
17 Sep, 2021 - 12:46 PM
Traffic Alert - Vehicle Breakdown
Emergency services attending to bogged truck near Barkly Street. Lanes are closed in both directions approaching the roundabout. Drive with caution and allow extra time through the area.
Grampians
14 Jan, 2022 - 6:03 PM
Road Closed - Emergency Incident
The Western Highway is closed in both directions near Dobie Road, east of Ararat, due to a truck fire. Heavy vehicles are stopped in the area. All other motorists are detouring via local roads under the direction of emergency services.
