M80 Ring Road Accident September 22, 2026: Greensborough-Bound Lanes Closed After Serious Crash

MELBOURNE, Victoria — A serious collision on the M80 Ring Road caused major traffic disruption on Tuesday, September 22, 2026, after all Greensborough-bound lanes were closed near the Hume Freeway.

VicTraffic reported that the freeway was closed Greensborough-bound at the Hume Freeway following a serious collision. Authorities warned motorists that the closure was expected to continue through the afternoon peak and advised drivers to avoid the affected section.

3AW reported that the crash was described by a Department of Transport representative as a particularly serious collision. The closure was expected to remain in place for at least four to six hours while emergency crews and investigators worked at the scene.

Community reports from motorists later indicated that a vehicle had overturned near the Edgars Road exit. Those reports also suggested that police conducted a major collision investigation, although the full circumstances of the crash have not been publicly established.

The closure caused extensive congestion across Melbourne’s northwestern road network, with delays extending toward connecting freeways and arterial roads. Motorists were advised to consider alternative routes while the M80 remained closed.

The incident occurred shortly after a period of planned construction-related traffic changes on the M80 Ring Road and Greensborough Bypass. Those works are part of the broader M80 Ring Road Completion and North East Link projects, which involve temporary lane and road closures in the area.

At the time of the latest available reports, authorities had not released confirmed information about fatalities or the severity of injuries resulting from the collision.

The investigation into the September 22 crash remains ongoing, while motorists are advised to check current traffic information before travelling through the M80 Ring Road corridor.