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Southbound lanes of State Route 51 near Cactus Road reopen in Phoenix after closure due to crash

Jan 21, 2024, 6:26 PM | Updated: 6:43 pm

Southbound lanes of the SR-51 are closed near Cactus Road due to a crash. (ADOT cams)...

Southbound lanes of the SR-51 are closed near Cactus Road due to a crash. (ADOT cams)

(ADOT cams)

PHOENIX — State Route 51 was closed for southbound traffic near Cactus Road in Phoenix from about 5:30 to 6:30 on Sunday, the Arizona Department of Transportation announced.

The closure was due to a crash and held up traffic.

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Southbound lanes of State Route 51 near Cactus Road reopen in Phoenix after closure due to crash