Fire in Lane Cove Tunnel sparks peak hour traffic chaos for Sydney motorists

A mobile crane has caught fire in Sydney’s Lane Cove Tunnel and forced the closure of the 3.6km tollway during peak hour on Thursday. The tunnel was initially closed in both directions as emergency services responded and traffic was diverted, but two out of three westbound lanes have since reopened. Fire crews headed to the Lane Cove Tunnel near North Ryde just before 6.30am.

“Traffic is already heavy, especially towards the city, so motorists are advised to allow plenty of extra travel time,” it said. “Motorists should also follow the directions of emergency services and motorway crews on site.“ Traffic is still being diverted through Epping Rd, and a reduced speed limit of 40km/h is now in place, according to Live Traffic NSW. Fire and Rescue NSW crews responded with five fire trucks and 17 firefighters, wearing breathing apparatus as they entered the tunnel.

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