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Traffic at standstill on freeway

Ben SmithEastern Reporter

TRAFFIC has been bought to a standstill on one of Perth’s main roads this morning.

The Mitchell Freeway’s left lane has been closed southbound near Powis Street in Mount Hawthorn due to a breakdown.

Traffic is extremely heavy in the area, starting near Karrinyup Road and stretching down to the source of congestion near Powis Street.

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Main Roads have advised early morning commuters to allow for extra travel time if coming from north of the river.