SCOTTSDALE — L-101 eastbound at SR-51 has reopened following a deadly 2- vehicle collision.
The roadway was closed for almost two hours from SR-51 northbound ramp to L-101 eastbound.
Westbound lanes were unaffected.
DPS said a "serious crash" caused the major traffic backup.
They are investigating the cause of the crash.
Authorities are not identifying the victim at this time.
This is an ongoing investigation. Stay with ABC15 for updates.
NOW: All lanes are open on L-101 eastbound at SR 51. It will take some time to clear the backup, which starts near 7th St. #PhxTraffic pic.twitter.com/KwPTBQGRq0
— Arizona DOT (@ArizonaDOT) April 6, 2019
NOW: Big backup on L-101 eastbound because of a crash that's closed eastbound lanes between SR 51 and 56th St. Backup is now to 7th Street.
— Arizona DOT (@ArizonaDOT) April 6, 2019
While there is no estimated reopening time, the closure is expected to last at least several more hours. #PhxTraffic pic.twitter.com/cNeB0zAzVv
L-101 update: L-101 eastbound is now closed at SR 51 because of the crash at Tatum. The SR 51 northbound ramp to L-101 eastbound is also closed. #PhxTraffic pic.twitter.com/JRn49kJfhI
— Arizona DOT (@ArizonaDOT) April 6, 2019
