Multiple wrong-way drivers wreak havoc near Phoenix
In a dangerous attempt to avoid backed-up traffic, multiple drivers used an on-ramp as an off-ramp, causing havoc near Phoenix.
The Arizona Department of Transportation ( ADOT ) cameras caught vehicles going up an on-ramp in Chandler, Arizona, worsening traffic conditions.
ADOT said Department of Public Safety troopers arrived at the scene and began redirecting drivers.
It is unclear how many wrong-way drivers were involved, but the Arizona Department of Public Safety said they are trying to cite as many drivers as possible.
On-ramps are not for escaping traffic. These drivers, who didn’t heed our many closure announcements, headed into the closure on L-202 WB Santan . Now they’re putting other drivers at risk by driving wrong-way up the McClintock onramp. That’s a Trooper turning them around. pic.twitter.com/y9pY7Rb8as
— Arizona DOT (@ ArizonaDOT ) October 19, 2019
UPDATE: Troopers continue turning wrong-way drivers around on the L-202 WB on-ramp at McClintock. #phxtraffic pic.twitter.com/PumLsBCQS6
— Arizona DOT (@ ArizonaDOT ) October 19, 2019
Avoid WB SR-202 near McClintock. Troopers are citing those who drive wrong-way & on the shoulder.
All of our resources in the area are focused on dealing with these dangerous drivers. Please note these delays are also impacting SR-101. #AZTraffic #AZTroopers https://t.co/yVNsh4maUE
— Dept. Public Safety (@Arizona_DPS) October 19, 2019
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