Motorcycle wreck brings Loop 101 East to standstill in Phoenix

PHOENIX — A motorcycle accident jammed up a Phoenix freeway heading into downtown early Thursday morning.

The wreck on eastbound Loop 101 at Seventh Street initially blocked at least three lanes shortly after 6 a.m.

L-101 eastbound at 7th Street, a crash involving a motorcycle is blocking the HOV and left lanes. Delays back to I-17. pic.twitter.com/DpjuSD8GoW

— Arizona DOT (@ArizonaDOT) November 16, 2017

Less than a hour later the lanes were cleared but motorists eventually would be backed up past 59th Avenue.

L-101 eastbound, all lanes are now open at 7th Street. Very heavy traffic all the way back to 67th Avenue.

— Arizona DOT (@ArizonaDOT) November 16, 2017

No other details were immediately available.

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