Two road incidents in Melbourne’s west have caused traffic gridlock and left commuters facing lengthy delays.
Delays could blow out to 90 minutes during the next week of roadworks on the West Gate Bridge,which has shut four out of five outbound lanes.
Holidaymakers should prepare for major delays across Melbourne’s road network starting at night on Boxing Day and continuing for the next 10 days while maintenance work is carried out on the West Gate Bridge.
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