Williams, AZ – Westbound lanes of Interstate 40 are closed between Williams and Ash Fork this afternoon following a crash near milepost 153, according to the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT).
ADOT officials reported the closure around mid-day Monday, warning drivers of significant delays through the area. The agency said there is currently no estimated time for reopening the highway.
According to ADOT, the incident has completely blocked westbound traffic, forcing drivers to detour or wait while emergency and cleanup crews respond. Motorists traveling west from Flagstaff toward Kingman are urged to use alternate routes or delay travel until the roadway reopens.
Real-time updates are available through ADOT’s AZ511 system and mobile app. Eastbound lanes remain open at this time, though congestion may increase as traffic builds.
The cause of the crash and the number of vehicles involved have not yet been confirmed. ADOT officials will provide updates as information becomes available.
This closure affects one of northern Arizona’s busiest corridors for interstate freight and holiday travel, with Williams and Ash Fork serving as key access points for drivers headed toward California and Las Vegas.
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