Westbound US 60 reopened in Mesa due to crash just after rush hour

Jun 7, 2024, 7:10 PM | Updated: 10:00 pm

The westbound lanes of US 60 reopened in Mesa around 9:57 p.m., according to the Arizona Department of Transportation. (ADOT Camera)

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BY KTAR.COM

PHOENIX – The westbound lanes of US 60 reopened in Mesa around 9:57 p.m., according to the Arizona Department of Transportation.

The highway was closed due to a crash at milepost 187 near Higley Road, ADOT said. The closure began at Power Road around 6:50 p.m.

The eastbound lanes were unaffected.

ADOT advised motorists who were heading west to expect delays and seek an alternate route.

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