A breakdown on Mitchell Freeway northbound at Hepburn Avenue in Padbury is causing heavy congestion late Friday evening. Main Roads reported the incident at 9.14pm, with the left lane closed due to the breakdown.
Motorists are advised to exercise extreme caution when traveling in the area as the lane closure is creating significant delays for commuters heading home.
Just minutes earlier, another breakdown occurred on Kwinana Freeway southbound at South Terrace in Como, reported at 9.10pm. The right lane was initially closed, but has since been reopened with police on the scene.
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Both incidents have contributed to late-night traffic chaos on Perth's major freeways as the last commuters make their way home.
