A bushfire is burning next to the Kwinana Freeway, causing heavy delays for motorists.

Fire crews are at Royal Perth Golf Club in South Perth and Milyu Nature Reserve in South Perth, which border the freeway.

The blaze was reported about 3pm in bushes next to the freeway, near Mill Point Road.

The fire then jumped the freeway into the golf course.

Crews managed to contain the fire by 3.18pm, with the fire deemed under control by 3.30pm.

The two fires have caused traffic chaos in the area.

Main Roads has warned all lanes are affected and traffic is heavy in both directions between Mill Point Road and South Terrace.

At least one lane has been closed and the speed limit has been reduced to 40km/h.

Motorists are being urged to avoid the area. Loading Tweet

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