The new smart system on Mitchell Freeway is causing chaos for peak-hour northern suburbs drivers — sparking debate about whether the problem is actually Perth motorists’ lack of nous when merging.

The state government has splashed more than $200 million upgrading Mitchell Freeway southbound into a 'smart freeway' — but motorists are still making up their minds about whether the outlay was ...

Work on what’s known as the “smart freeway” system began Monday, Jan. 6, and is expected to last up to nine months, Riverside County Transportation Commission spokesperson Ariel Tapia said.