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Northbound Loop 101 in East Valley closes for rush-hour accident

Apr 25, 2019, 6:00 PM | Updated: 9:37 pm

(Arizona Department of Transportation Traffic Camera)...

(Arizona Department of Transportation Traffic Camera)

(Arizona Department of Transportation Traffic Camera)

PHOENIX – Northbound Loop 101 in the East Valley was closed during rush hour Thursday evening after a multi-vehicle crash, authorities said.

Traffic was closed at Ray Road after the accident, which involved a rollover, occurred around 5 p.m., according to the Arizona Department of Transportation.

The interchange ramps from westbound Loop 202 to northbound Loop 101 were also closed.

Around 6:30 p.m., HOV, left and center lanes reopened.

Drivers were asked to delay travel or use alternate routes.

There was no estimated time for the freeway to reopen.

Southbound lanes were not affected.

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Northbound Loop 101 in East Valley closes for rush-hour accident