Surprise, AZ – Northbound lanes of Loop 303 are closed at Bell Road in Surprise today following a crash near milepost 118, creating significant delays for morning and midday drivers across the northwest Valley.
According to the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT), the closure went into effect shortly after the crash occurred. Crews are on scene, but officials report that there is currently no estimated time for the highway to reopen. Motorists traveling through Surprise, Maricopa County, and the broader Phoenix metro area should expect extended delays.
ADOT is urging drivers to avoid the area, seek alternate routes, and monitor real-time traffic updates through AZ511.gov or the AZ511 mobile app. The crash has created growing congestion as traffic diverts onto nearby surface streets, including stretches of Bell Road, Surprise’s main east-west corridor.
The full extent of the crash, including how many vehicles were involved or whether any injuries were reported, has not yet been released. ADOT officials stated that updates will be provided as crews work to clear the roadway and assess damage at the scene.
Drivers heading north toward areas such as Sun City West, northern Surprise, and the Loop 303/I-17 corridor should plan extra commute time and consider delaying travel when possible.
Residents in the area or commuters stuck in backup traffic are encouraged to share what they’re seeing on the roadway.
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