Loop 202 Red Mountain westbound at Loop 101 reopens after fatal crash
The westbound lanes of Loop 202 were closed at Loop 101 Friday due to a fatal collision involving two vehicles.
Per the Arizona Department of Transportation, traffic was being routed onto the L-101 transition ramps, where drivers could proceed north or south on L-101.
DPS' Raul Garcia stated that one person has died and two people were injured in the crash.
The Loop 202 reopened just after 4:15 p.m. and ADOT officials stated the backup should clear quickly.
No names have been released in this case.
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OPEN: L-202 Red Mountain westbound has reopened at L-101 in west Mesa. Backup should clear quickly. #PhxTraffic pic.twitter.com/ul7dqnmQmZ
The backup on L-202 Red Mountain WB stretches from Alma School to the closure at L-101. Ramps to L-101 are open. #PhxTraffic
On L-202 Red Mountain WB, the on-ramps are closed at Dobson and at Alma School due to the WB closure at L-101. #PhxTraffic