Westbound Loop 101 reopens near Cave Creek Road due to vehicle fire

PHOENIX — The westbound lanes of Loop 101 Pima Freeway were reopened near Cave Creek Road on Friday after a vehicle fire, the Arizona Department of Transportation announced.

The road closure occurred about 3:45 p.m. and lasted just over an hour.

The eastbound lanes were not impacted by the fire, ADOT said.

Drivers were told to expect delays and to take alternative routes to reach their destination.

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