Buckeye, AZ – Commuters heading west on Interstate 10 are facing major delays Thursday morning after a crash shut down all westbound lanes near Verrado Way, according to the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT).
The closure began around 9:30 a.m., impacting westbound traffic in the Buckeye area, west of Phoenix. ADOT confirmed the closure in a social media update, advising drivers to expect extended backups and to avoid the area if possible.
According to ADOT, the crash occurred near milepost 120, with traffic cameras showing long lines of vehicles stopped on the freeway. Crews are currently on scene, and no estimated reopening time has been provided.
Motorists traveling toward Goodyear, Tonopah, or the California border are encouraged to take alternate routes or delay travel until the closure is cleared. Drivers can monitor real-time updates via az511.com or through the AZ511 mobile app on Apple and Android.
As of 9:30 a.m. Thursday, heavy congestion remains in the area, and eastbound lanes are reportedly unaffected.
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