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A fatal accident has led to the closure of the southbound lanes of State Route 51 near Bethany Home Road, Arizona. The Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) has diverted all traffic to exit at Glendale Avenue and recommends drivers to expect delays and steer clear the area. As of now, the department is uncertain about when the southbound lanes will reopen but confirms that the northbound lanes are unaffected.
Deadly Crash Closes Southbound SR 51 near Bethany Home Road
According to the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT), a fatal accident has led to the closure of the southbound lanes of State Route 51 near Bethany Home Road. All traffic is advised to exit at Glendale Avenue to avoid delays.
The reopening time of the southbound lanes remains unknown, but the northbound lanes remain unaffected. No additional information about the accident has been shared yet.
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