I-10 westbound closed in Phoenix for police activity

The Interstate 10 westbound was closed due to a police situation, according to the Arizona Department of Transportation.

Westbound lanes of I-10 shut down due to Police incident. Please avoid the area. #PHXtraffic

— Phoenix Police (@phoenixpolice) July 1, 2017

Traffic was backed up as far as Van Buren and also was backed up on the Loop 202 westbound. The Loop 202’s HOV ramp to the I-10 westbound was also closed.

Both Phoenix Mercury and Arizona Diamondbacks fans heading home from the games in downtown Phoenix had to avoid the area and use Interstate 17.

The freeway reopened near midnight on Friday evening/Saturday morning.

OPEN: I-10 WB has reopened in Phoenix. Transition ramps from SR 51 SB and L-202 WB have also reopened. #PhxTraffic https://t.co/FP5nR0c1ml

— Arizona DOT (@ArizonaDOT) July 1, 2017

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