Motorists travelling on the M4 Motorway westbound today are experiencing significant delays following a truck fire near Eastern Creek, which prompted the closure of multiple lanes and caused severe congestion during the afternoon.
The incident occurred on the westbound carriageway approaching the M7, where emergency services responded quickly to extinguish the truck fire and secure the affected section of the motorway. As crews worked at the scene, two of the three westbound lanes were closed, resulting in traffic building rapidly and lengthy queues forming throughout the area.
Drivers were advised to exercise caution, reduce their speed, and expect considerable delays while firefighters, police, and road crews managed the incident and ensured the roadway was safe for other motorists. The lane closures had a significant impact on traffic flow, with commuters facing extended travel times during one of the busiest periods of the day.
Update – 3:23 p.m.: Authorities have confirmed that all westbound lanes on the M4 approaching the M7 have now reopened to traffic. However, motorists should continue to expect slow-moving conditions, as a temporary reduced speed limit of 60 km/h remains in place while crews complete final safety checks.
Traffic remains particularly heavy due to residual congestion from the earlier truck fire. In addition, a separate broken-down truck approaching the previous incident location is contributing to ongoing delays, preventing traffic from returning to normal.
Road users travelling through Eastern Creek are encouraged to allow extra time for their journeys, remain alert for changing traffic conditions, and follow all directions issued by traffic management personnel. Those with flexible travel plans may wish to consider delaying their trip or using alternative routes until congestion eases.
Authorities continue to monitor the situation, and traffic conditions are expected to improve gradually as the remaining backlog clears. Further updates will be provided if there are any changes affecting motorists travelling on the M4 Motorway westbound today.