US 60 eastbound re-opened after law enforcement incident snarls commute

PHOENIX — Due to a law enforcement situation on the ramp connecting Loop 101 and US 60 in the east Valley, traffic was snarled for miles Monday evening.

Beginning around 6 p.m., US 60 was closed eastbound at Loop 101, and Loop 101 northbound and southbound ramps to US 60 eastbound were also closed. Traffic remained diverted until approximately 9 p.m.

Motorists were advised to expect delays and seek an alternate route.

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