Mona Vale Road: Northern beaches clogged with traffic after truck fire

Motorists have been warned to avoid parts of the northern beaches after a truck caught fire, triggering traffic chaos.

A truck caught fire on Mona Vale Road. Picture: Supplied

A truck fire in Sydney’s northern beaches has caused traffic chaos for motorists, after a major road was forced to close.

Mona Vale Rd was closed in both directions at Kimbriki Rd, between Terrey Hills and Ingleside, and emergency crews are on the scene.

Emergency crews are on the scene. Picture: Supplied

The eastbound lane has since reopened but the west remains closed, with Live Traffic urging drivers to avoid the area.

“Traffic is heavy in both directions,” Live Traffic tweeted.

“Continue to use an alternative route and allow plenty of extra time.”

UPDATE: All eastbound lanes have reopened on Mona Vale Rd. All westbound lanes remain closed to light vehicles. Continue to allow extra time.

— Live Traffic Sydney (@LiveTrafficSyd) January 12, 2021

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Originally published as Mona Vale Road: Northern beaches clogged with traffic after truck fire