Northbound Loop 101 reopens in Scottsdale following crash, vehicle fire

The northbound lanes of the Loop 101 Pima Freeway in Scottsdale reopened Sunday following a crash and vehicle fire on Saturday, authorities said.

The closure was near Thomas Road, according to the Arizona Department of Transportation.

Northbound Loop 101 (Pima) near Thomas Road: A vehicle fire is blocking multiple lanes. pic.twitter.com/h8DDXSKrOe

— Arizona DOT (@ArizonaDOT) June 14, 2026

ADOT advised drivers to expect delays and seek a different route, as the freeway remained closed into the night and reopened early Sunday morning.

The southbound lanes were unaffected by the crash and fire.

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This is an updated version of a story originally published on June 13, 2026.

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