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

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.

UPDATE: L-101 NB has reopened. HOV, left and center lanes are open. #phxtraffic https://t.co/mDzoNyzoFr

— Arizona DOT (@ArizonaDOT) April 26, 2019

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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