West Gate Freeway Accident Update: Melbourne Drivers Face Delays as Roadworks Continue

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA — Motorists travelling along Melbourne’s West Gate Freeway corridor are being urged to check traffic conditions and allow additional travel time as repair works continue at a major interchange in the city’s west.

The ongoing works follow a truck rollover at the M80 Ring Road and Princes Freeway interchange in Laverton North, an incident that caused significant damage to a bridge ramp and disrupted traffic across several major routes.

According to Victoria’s Department of Transport and Planning, repair work commenced on October 15, 2026, to replace damaged safety barriers, strengthen parts of the bridge structure and complete other necessary repairs.

Lane Restrictions and Traffic Delays

A continuous single-lane closure is in place on the ramp connecting the M80 Ring Road to the Princes Freeway towards Geelong. A reduced speed limit of 40 km/h also applies through the work zone.

Transport officials have advised motorists to allow up to 30 minutes of additional travel time while the repairs continue. Overnight closures are also scheduled for parts of the interchange, with signed detours directing drivers through Boundary Road and Little Boundary Road.

The repair project is expected to continue until late November, although the schedule may change depending on conditions.

What Drivers Should Know

Drivers using the West Gate Freeway and surrounding routes should check official traffic alerts before travelling, follow posted signs and reduce speed when approaching roadworks.

Although the earlier truck rollover caused substantial disruption, the current repair works should not be confused with a newly confirmed accident on the West Gate Freeway today.

Further Updates

Motorists can check Victoria’s official VicTraffic service for live information about crashes, closures, delays and road conditions.

Disclaimer: This report covers verified information about ongoing road repairs following an earlier truck rollover. A separate accident on the West Gate Freeway on October 18, 2026, has not been confirmed in the information reviewed.