Princes Highway traffic chaos: Melbourne commuters warned to expect 90 minute delays after truck rolls
The morning commute has turned into a nightmare for fed-up drivers after a truck rollover on a major artery, causing delays of up to 90 minutes.
All Melbourne-bound lanes of the Princes Freeway have been closed between the Princes Highway, Werribee and Duncans Road due to a collision.
Traffic quickly began to bank up for kilometres after the 4.20m crash, in which a truck flipped, triggering a multi-car crash.
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“We urge drivers travelling between Geelong and Melbourne to consider their options this morning,” the Department of Transport said.
The freeway has sustained significant damage in the crash, 7NEWS reports.
A metal plate reportedly came loose from overnight roadworks just prior to the collision. Urgent roadworks are underway to repair the issue.
