Maricopa County, Arizona — Overnight construction will reduce Interstate 10 to one lane near the Gila River Bridge, slowing travel through the Wild Horse Pass corridor this week.
According to the Arizona Department of Transportation, lane restrictions will affect both eastbound and westbound I-10 near the Gila River Bridge, located between mileposts 171 and 173 south of Chandler.
Eastbound I-10 will be reduced to one lane from 9 p.m. Wednesday to 5 a.m. Thursday for earthwork, paving, and barrier placement. Westbound I-10 will then be restricted to one lane from 9 p.m. Thursday to 5 a.m. Friday as crews install barriers in the same area.
ADOT said the work is part of ongoing improvements through the Wild Horse Pass corridor, a heavily traveled stretch connecting the Phoenix metro area with Pinal County and Tucson. The closures are scheduled overnight to limit daytime traffic impacts but may still cause backups during late evening and early morning hours.
Drivers traveling between Chandler, Maricopa, Casa Grande, and the Gila River Indian Community are urged to plan for additional travel time, slow down through work zones, and watch for changing traffic patterns. ADOT noted that schedules may change depending on weather or construction conditions.
No full closures are planned, and at least one lane of traffic will remain open in each direction during the work periods.
The restrictions may particularly affect overnight commuters, long-haul drivers, and early-morning travelers heading toward the Valley or southern Arizona.
Motorists can check real-time traffic conditions at az511.gov before traveling.
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