Late Night Breakdown on Mitchell Freeway Causes Major Traffic Chaos
Late Night Breakdown on Mitchell Freeway Causes Chaos

A breakdown on Mitchell Freeway northbound is causing significant disruption late on Friday evening as the final wave of Perth commuters makes its way home for the night.

Incident Details

The breakdown occurred on Mitchell Freeway northbound at Hepburn Avenue in Padbury. Main Roads reported the incident at 9:14pm. The left lane has been closed due to the breakdown, leading to heavy congestion in the area. Motorists are advised to exercise extreme caution when travelling through the affected zone.

Second Breakdown on Kwinana Freeway

Just minutes earlier, another breakdown was reported on Kwinana Freeway southbound at South Terrace in Como. Main Roads noted the incident at 9:10pm. Police are on the scene, and the right lane has been closed, causing slow traffic approaching the site. Drivers are urged to allow extra travel time and consider alternative routes.

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Authorities are working to clear both incidents as quickly as possible, but delays are expected to persist into the night.

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