The eastbound lanes of Loop 202 Red Mountain in the vicinity of Gilbert Road, that were earlier closed due to a crash, have reopened. The incident which occurred early Saturday morning involved a wrong-way collision between two vehicles around 2:30 a.m., as reported by ABC15. Authorities were prompted to shut down the roadway to facilitate the initial response and investigation.
The reopening marks a return to normalcy for the stretch of highway near milepost 17 where the accident took place. Specific details about a circumstances leading up to the collision or the extent of injuries sustained have not yet been released. The Arizona Department of Public Safety (DPS) is currently conducting an active investigation. As the reopening of lanes signals progress, the DPS has been tight-lipped about the finer points of the incident.
Travelers in the Mesa area are back to experiencing the usual flow of traffic after the Arizona DPS confirmed that both directions of the highway are clear for use. In a brief statement, the DPS mentioned the involvement of two vehicles in the crash, though they abstained from providing any updates on potential injuries as told by 12News.
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