Traffic Incidents related to West Gate Freeway (M1), Melbourne, VIC
Melbourne-metropolitan
14 May, 2015 - 4:52 PM
14 May, 2015 - 5:09 PM
Road Closed - Emergency Incident
Road closed in both directions between Elizabeth St and Bouverie St after a truck knocked overhead tram lines down. Police advise road is expected to remain closed until approx 10pm. Emergency Services on site. Please seek alternative route. Avoid the area if possible.
Melbourne-metropolitan
14 May, 2015 - 8:17 AM
14 May, 2015 - 8:20 AM
Traffic Alert - Emergency Incident
Traffic lights out at Flinders St due to a power fault. Please approach with caution.
Melbourne-metropolitan
21 Aug, 2015 - 5:52 PM
21 Aug, 2015 - 5:53 PM
1 lane closed outbound - Vehicle Breakdown
Right lane closed outbound near Montague St due to a breakdown. Allow extra time if travelling through the area.
Melbourne-metropolitan
11 May, 2015 - 2:31 PM
11 May, 2015 - 2:32 PM
Traffic Alert - Vehicle Breakdown
Lane blocked northbound at the West Gate Freeway ramp due to a truck breakdown. VicRoads Incident Response Service is on site. Allow extra time if travelling through the area.
Melbourne-metropolitan
11 May, 2015 - 7:05 AM
11 May, 2015 - 7:07 AM
Traffic Alert - Emergency Works
Water over the road near Wurundjeri Way. Please slow down and approach with caution.
Melbourne-metropolitan
11 May, 2015 - 7:00 AM
11 May, 2015 - 7:03 AM
Traffic Alert - Emergency Works
Water over the road northbound outside the exhibition centre. Please slow down and approach with caution.
Melbourne-metropolitan
10 May, 2015 - 8:27 PM
10 May, 2015 - 9:51 PM
1 lane closed northbound - Flood
Update - Clarendon St left lane closed north bound from City Rd to Flinders St due to flooding.
Melbourne-metropolitan
10 May, 2015 - 12:00 AM
Sporting/Social Event - road closed
Event from 05:00 AM to 02:00 PM. Event speed limit 40 km/h. Traffic delay greater than 10 min.
St Kilda Rd CLOSED Southbound from Flinders St to Anzac Ave.
Alexandra Ave will have two lanes closed between Linlithgow Ave and Swan St Bridge, one lane open in each direction.
Melbourne-metropolitan
10 May, 2015 - 12:00 AM
Sporting/Social Event - road closed
AFL game at Etihad Stadium: Carlton v Brisbane Lions from 03:20 PM to 05:50 PM. Expect traffic delay. Use detours.
Melbourne-metropolitan
9 May, 2015 - 12:00 AM
Sporting/Social Event - road closed
AFL game at Etihad Stadium: Western Bulldogs v St KIlda from 02:10 PM to 04:40 PM. Expect traffic delay. Use detours.
Melbourne-metropolitan
25 Aug, 2015 - 9:34 AM
25 Aug, 2015 - 9:35 AM
Traffic Alert - Emergency Works
Left lane closed southbound near Flinders St due to power works. Speed limit reduced to 40km/h. Works expected to finish by 3:00pm.
Melbourne-metropolitan
8 May, 2015 - 12:00 AM
Sporting/Social Event - road closed
A-League Semi-Final Melbourne Victory v Melbourne City from 07:30 PM to 09:20 PM. Follow detour. Expect traffic delay..
Melbourne-metropolitan
7 May, 2015 - 7:51 AM
7 May, 2015 - 7:52 AM
Traffic Alert - Emergency Works
Left lane closed westbound near Graham St for water works. Speed limit reduced to 40km/h. Works expected to be completed by 4:00pm.
Melbourne-metropolitan
26 Aug, 2015 - 9:32 AM
26 Aug, 2015 - 9:33 AM
Traffic Alert - Emergency Works
Left lane closed southbound near Flinders St due to power works. Speed limit reduced to 40km/h. Works expected to finish by 3:00pm.
Melbourne-metropolitan
28 Aug, 2015 - 9:28 AM
28 Aug, 2015 - 9:29 AM
Traffic Alert - Emergency Works
Left lane closed southbound at Lonsdale St for power works. Speed limit reduced to 40km/h. Works expected to be completed by 3:30pm.
Melbourne-metropolitan
28 Aug, 2015 - 2:37 PM
28 Aug, 2015 - 2:40 PM
Traffic Alert - Police Incident
Westbound lanes closed at Swanston St. Seek alternative route and avoid the area if possible.
Port-phillip
Melbourne-metropolitan
4 May, 2015 - 10:08 AM
4 May, 2015 - 10:10 AM
Traffic Alert - Emergency Works
Left lane closed westbound between Cecil St and Canterbury Rd for power works. Speed limit reduced to 40km/h. Works expected to be completed by 1:00pm.
Melbourne-metropolitan
3 May, 2015 - 12:00 AM
Sporting/Social Event - road closed
AFL game at Etihad Stadium: St KIlda v Essendon from 03:20 PM to 05:50 PM. Expect traffic delay. Follow detours.
Melbourne-metropolitan
31 Aug, 2015 - 8:50 AM
31 Aug, 2015 - 8:52 AM
Traffic Alert - Emergency Works
Left lane closed outbound near Flinders St for electrical works. Works expected to be completed by 3:30pm.
Melbourne-metropolitan
2 May, 2015 - 12:00 AM
Sporting/Social Event - road closed
AFL 5 - North Melbourne v Hawthorn
(1) Full Spencer Street closure between Collins St and Lonsdale St
(2) La Trobe Street closed to traffic between Harbour Esplanade and Spencer Street
Melbourne-metropolitan
31 Aug, 2015 - 10:52 AM
31 Aug, 2015 - 10:53 AM
Traffic Alert - Emergency Works
Left lane closed eastbound near Ingles St for electrical works. Speed limit reduced to 40km/h. Works expected to be completed by 3:30pm.
Melbourne-metropolitan
1 May, 2015 - 12:06 PM
1 May, 2015 - 12:07 PM
1 lane closed eastbound - Vehicle Breakdown
Left lane closed in the Burnley Tunnel due to a truck breakdown. Please allow extra time if travelling through the area.
Melbourne-metropolitan
26 Apr, 2015 - 12:00 AM
Sporting/Social Event - road closed
AFL game at Etihad Stadium: Western Bulldogs v Adelaide Crows from 04:40 PM to 07:10 PM. Expect traffic delay. Follow detours.
Port-phillip
Melbourne-metropolitan
25 Apr, 2015 - 12:00 AM
Sporting/Social Event - road closed
ANZAC Day Event from 08:00 AM to 12:30 PM. Expect traffic delay. Use detours.
Melbourne-metropolitan
24 Apr, 2015 - 12:00 AM
25 Apr, 2015 - 12:00 AM
Sporting/Social Event - road closed
ANZAC Day Commemorations - St Kilda Rd, Melbourne. Use detours. Traffic delay greater than 10 min.
Melbourne-metropolitan
8 Sep, 2015 - 3:44 PM
8 Sep, 2015 - 3:47 PM
Traffic Alert - Emergency Works
Right turn lane closed in both directions near West Gate Fwy due to a power pole replacement. Technicians are on-site. Drivers are advised to allow extra time.
Melbourne-metropolitan
10 Sep, 2015 - 1:51 PM
10 Sep, 2015 - 1:53 PM
Traffic Alert - Emergency Incident
Left lane closed in the Burnley Tunnel due to an incident. CityLink on site. Allow extra time if travelling through the area.
Melbourne-metropolitan
11 Sep, 2015 - 5:17 PM
11 Sep, 2015 - 5:40 PM
2 lanes closed inbound - Vehicle Breakdown
Two left lanes closed outbound near Kings Way due to a truck breakdown. Allow extra time if travelling through the area.
Melbourne-metropolitan
19 Apr, 2015 - 12:00 AM
Sporting/Social Event - road closed
Event from 07:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Event speed limit 40 km/h. Traffic delay 6 to 10 min.
Melbourne-metropolitan
18 Apr, 2015 - 12:00 AM
Sporting/Social Event - road closed
AFL 3 - North Melbourne v Port Adelaide
(1) Full Spencer Street closure between Collins St and Lonsdale St
(2) La Trobe Street closed to traffic between Harbour Esplanade and Spencer Street
Melbourne-metropolitan
17 Apr, 2015 - 1:10 PM
17 Apr, 2015 - 1:12 PM
1 lane closed outbound - Vehicle Breakdown
Right lane closed outbound near the Bolte Bridge entry ramp due to a truck breakdown. CityLink are on site. Allow extra time if travelling through the area.
Melbourne-metropolitan
17 Apr, 2015 - 7:10 AM
17 Apr, 2015 - 7:11 AM
1 lane closed inbound - Vehicle Breakdown
Left lane closed inbound on the Kings Way off ramp due to a breakdown. Allow extra time if travelling through the area.
Melbourne-metropolitan
15 Sep, 2015 - 9:20 AM
15 Sep, 2015 - 9:21 AM
Traffic Alert - Emergency Works
Left lane closed inbound near Ingles St due to power works. Speed limit reduced to 40km/h. Works expected to finish by 2:00pm.
Melbourne-metropolitan
17 Sep, 2015 - 1:55 PM
17 Sep, 2015 - 1:58 PM
1 lane closed eastbound - Vehicle Breakdown
Left lane now closed in the Domain Tunnel due to a breakdown. CityLink on site. Allow extra time if travelling through the area.
Melbourne-metropolitan
12 Apr, 2015 - 12:00 AM
Sporting/Social Event - road closed
Event from 04:40 PM to 07:10 PM. Event speed limit 40 km/h. Traffic delay greater than 10 min.
Melbourne-metropolitan
11 Apr, 2015 - 1:06 PM
11 Apr, 2015 - 1:07 PM
Traffic Alert - Vehicle Collision
West Gate Fwy east bound before Power St exit a 2 car collision has closed the left lane. Heavy traffic expect delays.
Melbourne-metropolitan
11 Apr, 2015 - 12:00 AM
Sporting/Social Event - road closed
AFL 2 - Collingwood v Adelaide Crows
(1) Full Spencer Street closure between Collins St and Lonsdale St
(2) La Trobe Street closed to traffic between Harbour Esplanade and Spencer Street
Melbourne-metropolitan
10 Apr, 2015 - 6:30 PM
10 Apr, 2015 - 6:31 PM
1 lane closed inbound - Vehicle Collision
Second left lane closed inbound near the Bolte Bridge due to a multi-vehicle collision. Please allow extra time if travelling through the area.
Melbourne-metropolitan
10 Apr, 2015 - 8:42 AM
10 Apr, 2015 - 8:43 AM
All lanes closed eastbound - Vehicle Collision
All lanes closed eastbound at Rathdowne St due to a collision. Emergency Services are on site. Please seek alternate route if travelling through the area.
Melbourne-metropolitan
9 Apr, 2015 - 12:45 PM
9 Apr, 2015 - 12:46 PM
1 lane closed eastbound - Vehicle Collision
Right lane closed eastbound near Kings Way due to a collision. Allow extra time if travelling through the area.
Port-phillip
Melbourne-metropolitan
9 Apr, 2015 - 11:09 AM
9 Apr, 2015 - 11:10 AM
Traffic Alert - Emergency Works
Left lane closed northbound between York St and City Rd for water works. Speed limit reduced to 40km/h. Works expected to be completed by 4:30pm.
Melbourne-metropolitan
9 Apr, 2015 - 10:10 AM
9 Apr, 2015 - 10:11 AM
Traffic Alert - Vehicle Collision
Left lane blocked outbound on the Kings Way on-ramp due to a collision. Allow extra time if travelling through the area.
Melbourne-metropolitan
9 Apr, 2015 - 8:05 AM
9 Apr, 2015 - 8:06 AM
Traffic Alert - Emergency Works
Left lane closed northbound at Jeffcott St for utility works. Speed limit reduced to 40km/h. Works expected to be completed by 1:00pm.
Melbourne-metropolitan
23 Sep, 2015 - 10:01 AM
23 Sep, 2015 - 10:03 AM
All lanes closed eastbound - Vehicle Collision
All eastbound lanes are closed at Russell St due to a vehicle collision. Emergency crews are on-site. Drivers are advised to avoid the area if possible.
Port-phillip
Melbourne-metropolitan
24 Sep, 2015 - 11:30 AM
24 Sep, 2015 - 11:31 AM
Traffic Alert - Vehicle Collision
Overheight struck has hit the Montague St overpass. One lane closed outbound. Allow extra time if travelling through the area.
Melbourne-metropolitan
25 Sep, 2015 - 6:08 PM
25 Sep, 2015 - 6:10 PM
Traffic Alert - Vehicle Collision
Lanes closed under West Gate Fwy due to a collision. Emergency Services on site. Avoid the area and seek alternative route.
Melbourne-metropolitan
5 Apr, 2015 - 12:00 AM
Sporting/Social Event - road closed
AFL 1 - St Kilda v GWS Giants
(1) Full Spencer Street closure between Collins St and Lonsdale St
(2) La Trobe Street closed to traffic between Harbour Esplanade and Spencer Street
Melbourne-metropolitan
4 Apr, 2015 - 12:00 AM
Sporting/Social Event - road closed
Event from 07:20 PM to 09:50 PM. Event speed limit 40 km/h. Traffic delay greater than 10 min.
Melbourne-metropolitan
29 Sep, 2015 - 12:00 AM
Sporting/Social Event - 1 lane closed southbound
Police Memorial Parade Monday 29th September.
Temporary closure of:
St Kilda Road Southbound Service Lane betweeen Princes Bridge and Linlithgow Avenue
St Kilda Road Southbound Service Lane between Linlithgow Avenue and Government House Drive
Linlithgow Avenue East/west bound between Linlithgow Avenue and St Kilda Road.
Melbourne-metropolitan
29 Sep, 2015 - 9:19 AM
29 Sep, 2015 - 9:23 AM
Traffic Alert - Emergency Works
Left lane closed eastbound near Chetwynd St due to gas works. Speed limit reduced to 40km/h. Works expected to finish by 1:30pm.
Melbourne-metropolitan
1 Apr, 2015 - 12:55 PM
1 Apr, 2015 - 12:56 PM
Traffic Alert - Vehicle Breakdown
Middle lane closed in the Burnley Tunnel due to a truck breakdown. Allow extra time if travelling through the area.
Melbourne-metropolitan
31 Mar, 2015 - 6:44 PM
31 Mar, 2015 - 6:46 PM
1 lane closed outbound - Vehicle Collision
Lane closed outbound at Domain Rd due to a vehicle collision. Emergency crews are on-site. Drivers are advised to allow extra time.
Melbourne-metropolitan
3 Oct, 2015 - 1:18 PM
3 Oct, 2015 - 1:20 PM
Traffic Alert - Emergency Works
Traffic signals are flashing yellow. Follow the same give way rules as you would at an intersection that has a stop or give way sign or line.
Port-phillip
Melbourne-metropolitan
5 Oct, 2015 - 7:06 AM
6 Oct, 2015 - 7:56 AM
Road Closed - Fire
Road is still closed between Cecil St and Ferrars St due to a building fire. Emergency Services on site. Avoid the area if possible.
Melbourne-metropolitan
27 Mar, 2015 - 9:27 AM
27 Mar, 2015 - 9:29 AM
1 lane closed westbound - Emergency Incident
Left lane closed in the Domain Tunnel after an overheight truck entered the tunnel. CityLink inspecting for damage. Allow extra time if travelling through the are.
Melbourne-metropolitan
26 Mar, 2015 - 4:49 PM
26 Mar, 2015 - 4:51 PM
Traffic Alert - Vehicle Collision
Lanes blocked outbound near Footscray Rd due to a collision. Emergency Services on site. Allow extra time if travelling through the area.
Melbourne-metropolitan
26 Mar, 2015 - 4:45 PM
26 Mar, 2015 - 4:46 PM
1 lane closed eastbound - Vehicle Breakdown
Left lane closed in the Burnley Tunnel due to a truck breakdown. Allow extra time if travelling through the area.
Melbourne-metropolitan
26 Mar, 2015 - 6:22 AM
26 Mar, 2015 - 6:24 AM
Traffic Alert - Vehicle Collision
Westgate Fwy inbound , Kingsway exit ramp closed due to car fire.
Melbourne-metropolitan
25 Mar, 2015 - 9:34 AM
25 Mar, 2015 - 9:35 AM
Traffic Alert - Emergency Incident
CityLink have closed the left lane in the Burnley Tunnel due to congestion.
Melbourne-metropolitan
8 Oct, 2015 - 10:56 AM
1 lane closed eastbound - Vehicle Collision
Middle lane closed eastbound near Power St due to a collision. Allow extra time if travelling through the area.
Melbourne-metropolitan
11 Oct, 2015 - 12:00 AM
Sporting/Social Event - 2 lanes closed both directions
Around the Bay in a Day 2015 event. Follow detours. Expect delays.
https://www.bicyclenetwork.com.au/around-the-bay/
Melbourne-metropolitan
11 Oct, 2015 - 12:00 AM
Sporting/Social Event - road closed
Event from 12:00 AM to 11:45 PM. Event speed limit 40 km/h. Traffic delay 6 to 10 min.
Melbourne-metropolitan
22 Mar, 2015 - 12:00 AM
Sporting/Social Event - 4 lanes closed westbound
Run for the Kids 2015
22 March 2015 - 5am to 2pm
West Gate Freeway (westbound carriageway only) closed between Domain Tunnel and Bolte Bridge.
Melbourne-metropolitan
22 Mar, 2015 - 12:00 AM
Sporting/Social Event - road closed
Event from 04:10 PM to 06:40 PM. Event speed limit nil. Traffic delay greater than 10 min.
Melbourne-metropolitan
21 Mar, 2015 - 12:00 AM
Sporting/Social Event - road closed
Event from 01:10 PM to 03:40 PM. Event speed limit nil. Traffic delay greater than 10 min.
Melbourne-metropolitan
21 Mar, 2015 - 12:00 AM
Sporting/Social Event - road closed
NAB Challenge - Western Bulldogs v Collingwood
(1) Full Spencer Street closure between Collins St and Lonsdale St
(2) La Trobe Street closed to traffic between Harbour Esplanade and Spencer Street
Melbourne-metropolitan
21 Mar, 2015 - 12:00 AM
Sporting/Social Event - 1 lane closed southbound
Operation Slipper - Welcome Home Parade (Navy)
Southbound service lane will be closed along St Kilda Rd.
Melbourne-metropolitan
20 Mar, 2015 - 10:40 AM
20 Mar, 2015 - 11:36 AM
1 lane closed eastbound - Vehicle Breakdown
Middle lane remains closed in the Burnley Tunnel due to a truck breakdown. Heavy tow on site. Allow extra time if travelling through the area.
Melbourne-metropolitan
13 Oct, 2015 - 9:28 AM
13 Oct, 2015 - 9:46 AM
Traffic Alert - Emergency Works
Right lane closed southbound near Queensberry St due to sewerage works. Speed limit reduced to 40km/h. Works expected to finish by 3:00pm.
Melbourne-metropolitan
20 Mar, 2015 - 12:00 AM
Sporting/Social Event - road closed
Event from 05:50 PM to 08:20 PM. Event speed limit nil. Traffic delay greater than 10 min.
Melbourne-metropolitan
19 Mar, 2015 - 12:00 AM
Sporting/Social Event - road closed
Event from 07:10 PM to 09:40 PM. Event speed limit nil. Traffic delay greater than 10 min.
Melbourne-metropolitan
18 Oct, 2015 - 12:00 AM
Sporting/Social Event - road closed
Event from 12:00 AM to 11:45 PM. Event speed limit 40 km/h. Traffic delay 6 to 10 min.
Melbourne-metropolitan
14 Mar, 2015 - 10:42 AM
14 Mar, 2015 - 10:43 AM
Traffic Alert - Vehicle Collision
The city bound left lane is closed due to a collision prior to Montague St exit.Police are in attendance, expect delays.
Melbourne-metropolitan
14 Mar, 2015 - 9:22 AM
14 Mar, 2015 - 9:24 AM
Traffic Alert - Emergency Incident
A gas leak has closed Bowen St at Franklin St.Emergency services are at scene. Avoid Franklin St and Bowen St.
