Western Ring Road Accident Today: Rollover Crash Closes Three Lanes Near Ballarat Road in Ardeer

ARDEER, Victoria — A rollover collision on Melbourne’s M80 Ring Road has disrupted traffic heading toward Altona and the West Gate Freeway, with three of the four Altona-bound lanes closed near Ballarat Road in Ardeer.

According to the incident update provided, only one lane remains open to traffic approaching the West Gate Freeway, creating significant congestion along the Western Ring Road. Motorists are experiencing delays of up to 30 minutes, with travel times expected to increase while emergency services investigate the collision and work to clear the scene.

Victoria Police, Fire Rescue Victoria, Ambulance Victoria and Transport Victoria’s Incident Response Service are attending the incident. The affected lanes will remain closed until authorities determine that reopening them is safe.

Drivers travelling through the area have been urged to allow additional time for their journeys and consider alternative routes to avoid the congestion. Suggested detours include Station Road and Deer Park through Cairnlea and Deer Park, as well as McIntyre Road and Anderson Road through Sunshine North and Sunshine.

Motorists may also use Fitzgerald Road, the Western Freeway or Boundary Road to reconnect with the M80 Ring Road, depending on their destination and prevailing traffic conditions.

Transport Victoria’s traffic signals team is monitoring conditions and adjusting nearby traffic lights to help manage congestion on surrounding roads and improve traffic flow along the alternative routes.

The rollover has caused considerable disruption for drivers using this busy section of Melbourne’s freeway network. Motorists are encouraged to follow directions from emergency personnel, observe temporary traffic controls and check official traffic updates before setting out.

Incident details: The exact number of vehicles involved, whether anyone was injured, the cause of the rollover and the identities of those involved have not been provided in the available incident information. Further details may be released by authorities as the investigation progresses.

Disclaimer: This report is based on the incident information provided. Conditions may change as emergency crews complete their work. Drivers should consult official Transport Victoria traffic updates for the latest information on lane closures, delays and detours.