Highlights
- Eastbound Loop 202 (Red Mountain Freeway) is fully closed in Tempe as of early Friday morning.
- The closure stems from a law enforcement situation at the Priest Drive interchange.
- ADOT has issued no estimated reopening time; drivers are advised to use alternate routes.
ROAD CLOSURE: Eastbound lanes of Loop 202 (Red Mountain Freeway) are closed in Tempe due to a law enforcement situation at Priest Drive, the Arizona Department of Transportation said in a public alert posted to AZ511.
ADOT advised motorists to expect delays and seek an alternate route. No estimated reopening time has been provided.
Drivers should monitor AZ511 for updates as conditions change.
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- az511.gov retrieved 05/06/2026 04:36
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