Motorcycle-involved crash closes westbound US 60, affects rush hour

PHOENIX — A crash involving a motorcycle closed the westbound U.S. 60 at the Loop 101 on Monday, about an hour before rush hour typically begins.

The Arizona Department of Transportation said all traffic was being diverted onto the northbound Loop 101. The U.S. 60 reopened at around 5 p.m.

REOPEN: US 60 WB at L-101 has reopened! #PhxTraffic

— Arizona DOT (@ArizonaDOT) June 5, 2017

Drivers were encouraged to use alternate routes, including the Loop 202.

UPDATE: US-60 W from Mesa to Tempe still jammed. Will add 32m to your drive #PHXtraffic https://t.co/ymJnDhM6P5 pic.twitter.com/aEHzoYWn2G

— Unusual Traffic PHX (@WazeTrafficPhx) June 5, 2017

The Arizona Department of Public Safety said it appeared the motorcycle rider lost control and crashed. The rider was not wearing a helmet and was seriously injured.

Eastbound traffic was not affected by the crash.

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