Buckeye, AZ – Eastbound lanes of Interstate 10 are shut down near Verrado Way in the West Valley as of 4:00 p.m. Friday, Oct. 17, following a crash west of Phoenix. According to the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT), motorists are urged to expect significant delays and seek alternate routes while emergency crews respond.
The closure affects all eastbound lanes approaching Verrado Way. ADOT officials said westbound traffic remains open but warned that congestion could build in the surrounding areas, including Goodyear and Litchfield Park. Drivers heading toward downtown Phoenix are advised to detour using Lower Buckeye Road or Interstate 8 eastbound connections.
As of Friday evening, there is no estimated time to reopen the eastbound lanes. Authorities are continuing to investigate the cause of the crash and work to clear the scene.
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