Reopening westbound I-10 in southeastern Arizona expected to take up to 48 hours
Posted by: Staff May 3, 2023 ADOT Launches Project to Reinforce Bridge Damaged in Semi-Collision Semi-tractor trailer collision damaged U.S. Route 191 overpass in Wilcox East. Reopening westbound Interstate 10 in southeastern Arizona will require temporary bridge repairs, according to the Arizona Department of Transportation. is expected to take up to 48 hours. ADOT contractors […]
Section of Arizona I-10 dedicated for fallen La Paz County Sgt. Mike Rudd | Local News Stories
In honor of the La Paz County sheriff’s deputy who died in the line of duty, Interstate 10 in the county was named after him. The highway was named La Paz County Sheriff’s Sergeant. A sign marking the Michael Rudd Memorial Highway and this designation was recently installed by the Arizona Department of Transportation. These […]
Quick work safely restored I-10 traffic after crash damaged bridge
ADOT, contractors reinforced overpass near Wilcox around the clock WILLCOX – Arizona’s interstate highways are essential corridors for personal and business travel. If an accident necessitates an extended closure, the Arizona Department of Transportation will respond quickly and reopen the boulevard as soon as possible, with safety as our number one goal. A fatal semi-tractor-trailer […]
Eastbound I-10 reopens at New Mexico state line; westbound lanes remain closed
Updated May 4, 2023 at 6:00 AM ADOT said Interstate 10 reopened at the New Mexico border after violent clashes outside Wilcox on Wednesday. I-10 westbound is currently closed at Milepost 344, the Haskell Road exit. Westbound traffic from Wilcox to Benson is still closed. I-10 Westbound has reopened at the New Mexico border. I-10 […]
Quick work safely restored I-10 traffic after a crash damaged the bridge
Photo contributed: Temporary steel stanchions support the bridge, allowing the reopening of I-10’s westbound lanes. Contractor ADOT worked around the clock to reinforce the overpass near Wilcox. Contributed Article/Courtesy of ADOT WILLCOX – Arizona’s interstate highways are essential corridors for personal and business travel. If the incident necessitates an extended closure, the Arizona Department of […]
I-10 in Cochise County to reopen following repairs after deadly crash
Officials said it will take 48 hours to repair the Interstate 10 bridge in Cochise County. A semi-truck collided Wednesday morning, killing the driver and setting the vehicle on fire. The Cochise County Sheriff’s Office described the incident as a “serious vehicle accident” on Milepost 331 heading west near Wilcox, and in a 12:34 a.m. […]
I-10 closed in Cochise County after semitruck crashes into bridge
Early Wednesday morning, a semi truck crashed into a bridge on Interstate 10 in Cochise County, causing the vehicle to catch fire and close the highway. The Cochise County Sheriff’s Office described the incident as a “serious vehicle accident” on Milepost 331 heading west near Wilcox, and in a 12:34 a.m. Facebook post, Interstate 10 […]
Truck driver who caused toxic spill on I-10 was well over legal limit for alcohol at the time of the crash
A deceased driver of a commercial truck that overturned in February had a blood alcohol level well above the legal limit, causing a nitrate spill that closed Interstate 10 and left a nearby area sheltered. was An autopsy and toxicology report by the Pima County coroner found Ricky Immel’s blood alcohol level to be .312. […]
On and off-ramps closed at Orange Grove and I-10 for highway widening project
TUCSON, Arizona (KGUN) — Starting Wednesday, I-10 drivers on Orange Grove Road are expected to close the ramp as a major expansion project begins between Raslauf Road and Ina Road. All Orange Grove Road on-ramp and off-ramp (except westbound off-ramp) will close at 5am on Wednesday, April 5 and will remain closed until late 2024. […]
A hazardous spill near Tucson closes down I-10 and forces an evacuation : NPR
An accident involving a commercial tank truck leaked hazardous materials onto Interstate 10 outside Tucson, Arizona on Tuesday, prompting state police to block traffic on the highway. Arizona Department of Public Safety via AP hide caption toggle caption Arizona Department of Public Safety via AP An accident involving a commercial tank truck leaked hazardous materials […]