A wildfire hit eastbound Loop 202 Sunday afternoon, closing the highway exit at McClintock Drive in Tempe, the Arizona Department of Transportation said.
ADOT advised motorists to expect delays and use caution in the area.
Images from the scene showed plumes of smoke rising from the north shore of Tempe Town Lake.
The exit was closed at 2:43 pm on Sunday. There was no estimated time for the ramp to reopen.
Real-time highway conditions are available on ADOT’s Arizona Traveler Information site at az511.gov, by calling 511 and through ADOT’s Twitter feed, @ArizonaDOT.
This is a development story. Check www.azcentral.com for updates.
This article originally appeared in the Arizona Republic: Loop 202 eastbound exit closed due to wildfires
