Green Valley, Arizona – A crash has closed southbound Interstate 19 at Continental Road, triggering significant traffic delays in southern Pima County.
According to the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT), the closure affects I-19 southbound at milepost 39 near Exit 63 in Green Valley. Officials reported the incident around 6 p.m. Friday and confirmed that all southbound lanes are currently shut down.
ADOT stated there is no estimated time to reopen the highway, and drivers should expect extended delays in the area. Traffic cameras showed a long line of stopped vehicles stretching back from the closure point, with congestion continuing to build during the evening commute.
Motorists are being urged to avoid the area or seek alternate routes while crews respond to the crash. It remains unclear how many vehicles were involved or whether injuries were reported.
The closure is impacting a key corridor connecting Tucson to communities along the Arizona-Mexico border, increasing travel times for both local and regional traffic.
Commuters, including students and evening workers, may face significant disruptions as backups continue to grow.
Drivers can check real-time traffic conditions through ADOT’s 511 system online or via the AZ511 mobile app.
This is a developing situation, and updates will be provided as more information becomes available.
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