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Northbound State Route 51 temporarily closed in Phoenix due to crash

May 12, 2024, 7:11 PM | Updated: May 13, 2024, 5:34 am

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The northbound lanes of State Route 51 were temporarily closed Sunday near the Phoenix Mountain Preserve, transportation officials said. (ADOT camera)

(ADOT camera)

PHOENIX — The northbound lanes of State Route 51 were temporarily closed Sunday near the Phoenix Mountain Preserve, transportation officials said.

The closure at 32nd Street went into effect around 7 p.m. but has since been lifted, the Arizona Department of Transportation said around 5:20 a.m.

Drivers were advised to expect delays.

There was no estimated time to reopen the northbound lanes.

The southbound lanes were unaffected.

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Northbound State Route 51 temporarily closed in Phoenix due to crash