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INCIDENT: CBD - A protest currently underway in the CBD has the Flinders Street Swanston Street intersection blocked.
@VictoriaPolice
are currently on-site. Allow extra time.
#victraffic
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CUTE ALERT - a family of ducks is now safe and in the back of divvy van, after trying to navigate a crossing of the Eastern Freeway near Doncaster Road. Well done to
@VictoriaPolice
and the
@VicRoads
Incident Response. They make a quack team.
#victraffic
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The boys in blue are assisting with the ducks in yellow on the Monash Freeway 🐥 Two lanes are closed inbound between Warrigal Road and High Street as a family of ducks finds their way home! It's adorable, but also a hazard, so please drive carefully.
#victraffic
@VictoriaPolice
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The city shines blue in memory of Leading Senior Constable Lynette Taylor, Constable Glen Humphris, Senior Constable Kevin King and Constable Joshua Prestney.
@VictoriaPolice
#victraffic
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Not really udder chaos on the Monash Freeway but look out for a cow slowing inbound traffic just after Clyde Road. Police have herd and are on scene with VicRoads crews to mooove the cow from the freeway.
#victraffic
#milkingitforpuns
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The right lane of the M80 Ring Road is closed Greensborough-bound at Sydney Road, due to a family of ducks stuck at the centre median. The VicRoads incident response team will attend. Please obey the overhead lane signals.
#victraffic
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Tonight, Melbourne will be lit up in blue in honour of
@VictoriaPolice
Leading Senior Constable Lynette Taylor, Constable Glen Humphris, Senior Constable Kevin King and Constable Joshua Prestney.
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The left lane is closed inside the Burnley Tunnel, due to a meal delivery cyclist. Two lanes remain open, please obey the overhead lane signals. Transurban's incident management will attend. Delays at the city end of the West Gate Freeway.
#victraffic
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Right lane closed citybound on Montague Street, South Melbourne due to a truck stuck under the
@MontagueStBridg
. Emergency services are attending and one lane is open. Please be patient and obey the 26 nearby signs advising of the 3 metre clearance.
#victraffic
#knowyourclearance
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A truck driver has ignored all the warning signs and struck the Montague Street bridge in South Melbourne. The left lane is blocked outbound while recovery crews attempt to clear the damaged truck. One southbound lane is open for now.
#victraffic
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The feathered runaways on the Monash Freeway have successfully been taken into custody and will given a lecture about road rules, and then probably a cuddle. All lanes are now open.
#victraffic
The boys in blue are assisting with the ducks in yellow on the Monash Freeway 🐥 Two lanes are closed inbound between Warrigal Road and High Street as a family of ducks finds their way home! It's adorable, but also a hazard, so please drive carefully.
#victraffic
@VictoriaPolice
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Another week and another driver has hit the Montague Street Bridge!
It is your responsibility to know how long, how heavy and how high your vehicle is. Check your dimensions BEFORE driving
Please pay attention to the 5 warning signs, the gantries and the low clearance signs.
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A truck drivers has ignored all the warnings and is stuck under the Montague Street bridge in South Melbourne. The right lane is blocked outbound while recovery crews attempt to remove it. One southbound lane open for now.
#victraffic
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A truck is stuck under the Montague Street Bridge in South Melbourne. Both outbound lanes are closed at Normanby Road, with emergency services on site. Use Clarendon Street or Ingles Street instead. One citybound lane is open.
#victraffic
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The Montague Street bridge has been hit. A ute with glass rack is blocking a southbound lane just prior to the bridge and the clean up of glass is underway. Please know the height of your vehicle before you travel. Allow extra time through the area.
#victraffic
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A massive crowd is expected tonight for the ICC Women's
@T20WorldCup
Final at the
@MCG
between
@CricketAus
and
@BCCI
. Gates open at 3.30pm. Brunton Avenue is closed until late tonight. Take
@ptv_official
to and from the ground. Allow extra time.
#victraffic
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Can you guess which street we're looking over? Double pts for those that can guess the year!
#ThrowbackThursday
#TBT
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Have you caught us at Beechworth Bakery in Healesville? Make sure to keep an eye out for all our events!
http://t.co/5RzFN2TUeV
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The West Gate Freeway is blocked in both directions near Montague Street, due to protesters on the freeway. Exit the freeway as soon as possible. If you're inbound exit at Todd Road. If you're outbound from the Domain Tunnel exit at Power Street or Kings Way.
#victraffic
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It's happened again. A overheight truck has hit the
@MontagueStBridg
, ending a 15-day run without a strike.
@VictoriaPolice
is on site and beach-bound traffic's down to one lane. A good reminder to know your dimensions, especially in a rental vehicle.
#victraffic
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All outbound lanes of the West Gate Bridge are closed, due to a bus fire. Heavy delays are building quickly on the outbound lanes of the West Gate Freeway. Consider alternatives like Footscray Road; or CityLink, Calder Freeway and the M80 Ring Road.
#victraffic
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The left lane is closed northbound on Montague Street, South Melbourne due to a truck hitting the Montague Street Bridge. Emergency services are on scene. Drive with caution past the incident. Remember to know the height of your vehicle before you travel.
#victraffic
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After a busy night, our CCTV camera captured this picture of Santa's sleigh leaving Victoria heading for more homes around the world. Take care getting to your Christmas destination today and allow plenty of extra time, especially during the busy lunchtime period.
#victraffic
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Speed has been reduced to 40km/h on the Monash Freeway citybound near High Street while our Incident Response crew works to move some ducks from the freeway. Please obey the overhead signals.
#victraffic
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One lane is closed on the exit ramp from the Calder Freeway citybound to Keilor Park Drive due to a spillage of chicken carcasses. Our Incident Response crew and
@VictoriaPolice
are assisting. Please merge with care and allow extra time.
#victraffic
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You're pretty amazing, Melbourne. Happy 180th birthday!
#MelbourneDay
(Image: Adam Fry)
http://t.co/2miLQyWgtt
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@9NewsMelb
*The poor Montague Street bridge has succumbed to another driver who didn't know their dimensions, just two weeks since the last driver ignored all the warnings.
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All lanes have been re-opened on Montague Street near the bridge. The height of the bridge is clearly signed. Please don't drive into the bridge.
#victraffic
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HUME FWY near M80 Ring Rd - All lanes closed heading north (outbound). Truck has rolled. Chicken nuggets everywhere. Avoid. More:
#victraffic
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Calder Freeway, Keilor - All citybound lanes are closed, due to a truck rollover. The truck's trailer is hanging over Green Gully Road below. Diversions onto Kings Road, Melton Highway and Sunshine Avenue to the M80 Ring Road. Significant outbound delays too.
#victraffic
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The right lane of Montgaue Street, South Melbourne is blocked outbound after Normanby Road, due to an overheight truck becoming stuck under the light rail bridge. One lane can get past. Please follow the direction of emergency services and know your dimensions.
#victraffic
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Heavy rain around Melbourne sees lots of flash-flooding. the intersection of Punt Road and Swan Street is completely under water. Avoid the area. Never drive into floodwater.
#victraffic
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All lanes are now open on High Street and surrounding roads at Reservoir Train Station after
@levelcrossings
removal works. Drive with caution through the area with changed traffic conditions. The station is also open for those using the Mernda
@metrotrains
line.
#victraffic
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Boronia Road, Wantirna, is closed between EastLink and Canterbury Road, due to a bushfire. Use Canterbury Road and EastLink, or to avoid tolls, use Canterbury Road and Wantirna Road. Use the
@vicemergency
app or website for the latest emergency information.
#victraffic
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The right lane is closed citybound under the Montague Street Bridge, South Melbourne due to an overheight truck stuck under the bridge. Emergency services are on scene. Allow extra time past the incident. Please know the height of your truck before you travel.
#victraffic
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Ducks on the M80 Ring Road Greensborough-bound have been guided off the freeway near the Hume Freeway. All lanes have been re-opened.
#victraffic
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The
@BOM_Vic
has issued a Severe Weather Warning for damaging winds across most of the state today. Numerous trees are down and several sets of traffic lights are out due to power outages. Drive with extreme caution and look out for hazards on the road.
#victraffic
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Flinders Street is closed between William and Queen streets due to a collision involving a bus and tram. Motorists may consider taking Collins Street as an alternative.
@yarratrams
route 58 has also been disrupted.
#victraffic
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All lanes are now open on Montague Street, South Melbourne after the earlier bridge strike. Delays are easing. The height of the bridge is still 3.0 metres.
#victraffic
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Unfortunately, the
@MontagueStBridg
has been hit again 🤦 The right lane's closed beach-bound on the approach. Please follow the direction of
@VictoriaPolice
and drive with care. Just a reminder, this is a 3.0 metre clearance.
#victraffic
#knowyourclearance
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The intersection of Spencer and Collins streets is closed near Southern Cross Station until 5am Monday10 July, for tram track renewal works. Detours include King, Flinders and La Trobe streets and Wurundjeri Way. Please allow extra time. See
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Smoke from nearby fires has the potential to reduce visibility and poses a hazard, especially at night and in low-lying areas. Keep your headlights on low-beam to make sure you can see and be seen. Real-time traffic conditions at
#victraffic
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Our friends
@VictoriaPolice
have hit the road for the 2019 Wall to Wall Ride. Be vigilant for the 400+ motorbikes on the Monash and Princes Freeways as they make their way towards Sale. Safe travels!
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The intersection of Flinders and Swanston streets in the CBD is blocked in all directions, due to a demonstration. Avoid the area using Collins, Russell or Queen streets. Trams are disrupted.
#victraffic
Update 5.46pm: Due to a rally in the city, Service changes affect CBD trams.
Details:
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The first of three
@taylorswift13
concerts start tonight at the
@MCG
and
@ptv_official
is the best and swiftiest way to the show! Hundreds of extra trains and trams will be running over the weekend so leave the car at home. Plan your trip on the PTV app.
#victraffic
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The M80 Ring Road is closed in both directions, due to a police incident, with all traffic exiting at Sydney Road. Please follow the direction of
@VictoriaPolice
. The Greensborough-bound entry remains open. Access to the Altona-bound lanes via Pascoe Vale Road only.
#victraffic
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The Hume Freeway has been re-opened Mebourne-bound near Euroa, following an overnight closure for fires. Thanks for your patience and safe driving.
#victraffic
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WESTERN RING RD - CLOSED both directions at Plenty Rd. Exit early & detour via G'borough B'pass & Sydney Rd. Heavy delays
#victraffic
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The Burnley Tunnel is closed, after an overheight truck was detected trying to enter the tunnel. All inbound traffic on the West Gate Freeway is being sent off at Power Street to take City Road, Alexandra Avenue and Batman Avenue onto CityLink. Heavy delays building.
#victraffic
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A truck's hit the overhead rail bridge on Victoria Street, Footscray. Follow the direction of emergency services and avoid the area, using Albert Street or Geelong Road instead. Also, please
#knowyourdimensions
before you hit the road and obey all clearance signs.
#victraffic
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Multiple roads are impacted by flood waters across Melbourne.
DO NOT DRIVE THROUGH FLOOD WATERS.
Even if you know the road, the water may have damaged the surface. Cars can float in as little as 15cm of water. Please delay your travel and let the weather pass
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The complex recovery effort is underway on the Calder Fwy. All inbound lanes are closed. It is possible crews may not finish in time for the morning peak. If you normally use the Calder, plan for delays. Try the Melton Hwy, or Sunbury Rd and the Tullamarine Fwy
@Melair
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Maroondah Hwy (B300), Merton - Road Closed, Road closed between Merton and Maindample due to a…
http://t.co/OjGsl0Ivkm
#victraffic
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An over-height truck has hit the Warrandyte Road rail bridge in Ringwood. The left lane is blocked southbound just off the Maroondah Highway. One lane can get past for now. Please pass with care. Belgrave and Lilydale
@metrotrains
running at a reduced speed.
#victraffic
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The right lane is closed inbound on the Tullamarine Freeway near Dynon Road due to a breakdown. Speed reduced to 40km/h. Crews called to assist. Drive with caution and allow extra time past the incident.
#victraffic
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All citybound lanes of the West Gate Bridge have been re-opened with annual maintenance works completed ahead of schedule. Thanks for your patience as crews worked around the clock to replace the waterproof membrane and resurface lanes. Happy New Year.
#victraffic
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Spring Street, CBD is closed between Collins and Lonsdale streets, due to a rally. Bourke Street is also closed from Exhibition Street. Consider using Exhibition and Lonsdale streets instead. Follow the direction of
@VictoriaPolice
#victraffic
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Napier Street, Footscray is closed outbound between Hyde Street and Albert Street, due to a shipping container on the road at the rail bridge. Victoria Police are directing drivers. Use Hopkins Street or Somerville Road instead.
#victraffic
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All outbound lanes closed on Napier Street, Footscray at Hyde Street due to a lost load from a truck at the rail bridge.
@VictoriaPolice
is directing traffic at the intersection of Napier and Hyde streets. Consider detouring using Hopkins Street or Somerville Road.
#victraffic
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Flood water is affecting Dudley Street under the rail line in West Melbourne. Both eastbound lanes flooded. The two left westbound lanes also under water. Never drive through flood water. A car can float in as little as 15cm of water.
#victraffic
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The Chandler Highway is closed southbound at the Eastern Freeway due to a car fire. Emergency services now on scene. Avoid the area. Use Hoddle Street or Burke Road instead as alternatives. Allow extra time.
#victraffic
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A truck has hit the Montague Street Bridge (
@MontagueStBridg
), South Melbourne. Police are on site, and
@VicRoads
Incident Response Crews are on the way. The left lane is blocked beach-bound. One lane remains open.
#knowyourclearance
#victraffic
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An overheight truck has struck the Napier Street bridge in Footscray, closing all citybound lanes. Police are diverting vehicles at McNab Avenue, sending drivers towards Hopkins Street. Use Somerville Road or Barkly Street instead. Allow extra time.
#victraffic
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All lanes are closed Altona-bound on the M80 Ring Road at Furlong Road due to a truck fire. Two lanes are also closed Greensborough-bound. Drivers can exit early at Sunshine Avenue then use McIntyre Road and Ballarat Road to get back to the M80. Allow extra time.
#victraffic
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There is heavy congestion throughout Lara with drivers trying to reach the Avalon Airshow. McLelland Avenue, Old Melbourne Road, Avalon Road and McIntyre Road are barely moving. There's also a long queue outbound on the Princes Freeway from Hoppers Crossing.
#victraffic
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As of 4.30pm New Year's Day, the Princes Highway has re-opened from Bairnsdale to Orbost via Lakes Entrance, following safety assessments. The Princes Highway is still closed from Orbost to the New South Wales Border. Please avoid all travel in fire-affected areas.
#victraffic
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If you're driving in this morning's smoky conditions use your headlights on low-beam to make sure you can see and be seen, even during the day. Keep your windows closed and switch your air-flow to re-circulation. Drive with caution.
#victraffic
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It's treacherous out there today. Slow down, leave more space between you and the car in front & turn your headlights on. In bad conditions SLOW DOWN - if the rain is too heavy, pull over and wait it out. If you don't need to be on the roads, delay your travel. PLEASE BE CAREFUL
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City Road, South Melbourne is closed in both directions with a truck wedged under the rail bridge near Market Street. Emergency services are diverting traffic. Use Clarendon Street or Moray Street and York Street instead.
#victraffic
#knowyourclearance
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A slow moving group of around 40 tractors is making its way along Dudley Street into the CBD, heading towards Spring Street. The demonstration is expected to cause rolling disruptions to traffic and tram services. Please follow the direction of
@VictoriaPolice
.
#victraffic
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The Hume Freeway remains closed both ways between Barnawartha and Wangaratta due to flooding. Southbound traffic is being diverted at The Murray Valley Highway. Northbound detours have been set up at the Goulburn Valley Highway. Don't drive through flood waters.
#victraffic
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The Princes Freeway is closed Geelong-bound prior to the Little River exit, due to a serious collision. Emergency services, including the air ambulance, are attending. Avoid the closure by using Ballan Road and Geelong-Bacchus Marsh Road.
#victraffic
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TULLAMARINE FREEWAY - has reopened btw the M80 Ring Road and Calder Fwy. VicRoads thanks drivers for their patience.
#VicTraffic
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WESTERN RING RD - REMAINS CLOSED at Plenty Rd, due to flooding. Detour via G'borough Bypass or Sydney Rd. Heavy delays
#victraffic
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Hundreds of extra train and tram services will run to and from the
@taylorswift13
concerts this weekend so leave the car at home Swifties. The Free Tram Zone will be extended out to the
@MCG
. Richmond and Jolimont stations are a short walk away. Check the PTV app.
#victraffic
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7
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The Western Highway has been closed in both directions between Beaufort and Ararat, due to multiple fires. Please follow the direction of emergency services. Diversions are using the Sunraysia and Pyrenees highways to the north; or the Glenelg Highway to the south.
#victraffic
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A 640-tonne superload leaves Port Melbourne tonight at 9pm, beginning a 3-night journey to Loy Yang in Gippsland. Road and intersections closures will be necessary at times, so please avoid travelling near the superload route. Learn more at
#victraffic
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Bell St, Coburg - lanes closed westbound, Bell St is closed to westbound traffic between Sydney Rd and…
http://t.co/KWrjbqhuOG
#victraffic
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It's wet & slippery on the roads - turn headlights on, slow down & leave extra space between your vehicle & the vehicle in front
#victraffic
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If you're driving your big red car today to see
@TheWiggles
at
@RodLaverArena
, allow plenty of extra time, especially along Olympic Boulevard, Punt Road, Swan Street and Batman Avenue. Use
@ptv_official
where possible to the shows starting at 10am and 1pm.
#victraffic
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There's another day of extreme heat tomorrow. If you must travel, plan carefully. You’d think it’d go without saying, but we can’t overstate the dangers of leaving pets of children in cars. Just a few minutes can have tragic consequences. Be smart and stay safe.
#victraffic
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11
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Three outbound lanes closed on the Monash Freeway outbound approaching the Toorak Road exit, due to a grass fire.
@FireRescueVic
and
@VictoriaPolice
are attending. Please obey the overhead signals and merge early for everyone's safety.
#victraffic
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Avoid the West Gate Freeway inbound due to a protest of slow moving trucks heading over the West Gate Bridge. Speed and lane restrictions in place. Consider using Geelong Road or Ballarat Road instead towards the city. Allow extra time.
#victraffic
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Elizabeth Street is closed to traffic southbound at Collins Street due to a derailed tram.
@yarratrams
routes 19, 57 and 59 are disrupted.
@VictoriaPolice
are on scene.
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All inbound lanes of Napier Street, Footscray are blocked with an over-height truck stuck under the rail bridge. Avoid the area taking Hopkins Street to the north or Sommerville Road to the south.
#victraffic
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Tonight, Melbourne will be lit up in blue in honour of Leading Senior Constable Lynette Taylor, Senior Constable Kevin King, Constable Joshua Prestney and Constable Glen Humphris.
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The
@melbournefc
will celebrate their 2021 AFL Grand Final win on Sunday at the
@mcg
from 10am with an estimated 40,000 fans. Allow plenty of extra time getting to the ground. Use
@ptv_official
where possible with congestion expected around the ground.
#victraffic
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A bridge has been hit by a truck on Lloyd Street, Kensington. Emergency services are directing traffic. Use Kensington Road between Dynon Road and Macaulay Road. Please, know the height of your vehicle before you travel. Check the
@ptv_official
app for disruptions.
#victraffic
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Princes Highway closed in East Gippsland between the Monaro Highway, Cann River and Mallacoota-Genoa Road, Genoa. Please avoid all non-critical travel in the area and follow the direction of emergency services. See for real-time conditions.
#victraffic
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All outbound lanes of the Monash Freeway are currently stopped between EastLink and Stud Road, due to a serious collision. Avoid the Monash Freeway, using Wellington Road and Stud Road through Rowville or the Princes Highway out towards Dandenong.
#victraffic
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4
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The southbound lanes of the Hume Freeway remain closed for a stretch at Euroa, following a fire yesterday. You'll be detoured through the Euroa township and then straight back onto the freeway. The road will be re-opened when road inspections and repairs and complete.
#victraffic
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11
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Three lanes closed beachbound on Cheltenham Road, Keysborough under EastLink, due to a huge load of spilled milk. Please be vigilant when driving in the area and look out for crews as the clean-up begins. And please, make sure your load is secure before setting off.
#victraffic
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Lakeside Drive, Albert Park is closed between Albert Road and Queens Road for circuit maintenance as preparation for the
@ausgrandprix
. Works expected to be completed by Friday 24 December. Detour using Queens, Albert and Canterbury roads. See
#victraffic
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Delays on Dudley Street, Footscray Road and Harbour Esplanade West Melbourne, due to flooding under the Dudley Street rail bridge. Emergency services are on their way. Remember to never drive through flood waters.
#victraffic
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The West Gate Freeway is closed in both directions between Williamstown Road and the Monash Freeway, due to protesters. Inbound traffic will be sent off at Williamstown Road. Drivers on the Monash Freeway inbound will exit at Punt Road with the Domain Tunnel closed.
#victraffic
The West Gate Freeway is blocked in both directions near Montague Street, due to protesters on the freeway. Exit the freeway as soon as possible. If you're inbound exit at Todd Road. If you're outbound from the Domain Tunnel exit at Power Street or Kings Way.
#victraffic
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City Road is closed citybound at Ferrars Street, South Melbourne, due to a bridge strike and rolled truck at the tram overpass. Consider using Montague Street to enter the CBD
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Thanks for your patience last night. Hard to believe the difference 12hrs makes - WRR at 6.45pm yesterday & clear at 730am today
#victraffic
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GREAT OCEAN RD - CLOSED btw Lorne & Eastern View due to landslips & fallen trees.
@VictoriaPolice
on site
#victraffic
@vicemergency
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