Maricopa County, AZ – Drivers using Interstate 10 through the Wild Horse Pass Corridor should plan for overnight delays this week as crews restrict traffic near the Gila River bridge for construction and inspection work.
According to the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT), eastbound and westbound I-10 will be reduced to one lane in each direction at the Gila River bridge, located near mileposts 171–172, during multiple overnight periods beginning Monday night.
The first phase begins Monday, January 5, with both eastbound and westbound lanes restricted from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. Tuesday for barrier placement.
Additional overnight restrictions include:
- Tuesday night into Wednesday morning (January 6–7): Eastbound I-10 reduced to one lane from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m.
- Wednesday night into Thursday morning (January 7–8): Westbound I-10 reduced to one lane from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. for inspection work
The affected stretch of I-10 runs between Maricopa, Chandler, and the Gila River Indian Community, a heavily traveled corridor for commuters and overnight freight traffic.
ADOT advises motorists to allow extra travel time, reduce speeds in work zones, and watch for changing traffic patterns. Delays are expected to be light to moderate but could increase during peak overnight travel periods.
No daytime closures are currently scheduled, and all lanes are expected to reopen by the morning commute each day.
Drivers can check real-time traffic conditions at az511.gov or by using the AZ511 mobile app.
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