Westbound US 60 reopens northwest of Surprise following vehicle fire closure

PHOENIX — The westbound lanes of US 60/Grand Avenue near Center Street were reopened Saturday night after a vehicle fire caused a closure, the Arizona Department of Transportation said.

The closure occurred at milepost 129 near Wittman around 4:45 p.m.

No eastbound lanes were affected by the fire.

All lanes were reopened at 5:45 p.m.

*CLOSURE*

US 60 (Grand Ave) westbound is closed in Wittmann due to a vehicle fire at milepost 129.

Traffic is proceeding on the shoulder.

Expect delays and seek an alternate route. There is no estimated time to reopen the highway. pic.twitter.com/LEJBLnzvma

— Arizona DOT (@ArizonaDOT) July 6, 2024

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