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Southbound Loop 101 Agua Fria Freeway reopened in Phoenix following vehicle fire

Apr 10, 2024, 4:40 PM | Updated: 6:06 pm

Loop 101 was closed in Phoenix on the afternoon of April 10, 2024. (ADOT Photo)

(ADOT Photo)

PHOENIX — The southbound Loop 101 Agua Fria Freeway reopened at Thomas Road on Wednesday evening after a vehicle fire on McDowell Road temporarily closed the freeway, according to transportation officials.

The freeway reopened around 6:00 p.m., according to the Arizona Department of Transportation. It was closed for not quite two hours.

The northbound lanes weren’t affected by the crash.

No other information was available.

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Southbound Loop 101 Agua Fria Freeway reopened in Phoenix following vehicle fire