Yuma, Arizona – A crash has closed eastbound Interstate 8 at milepost 4 in Yuma, halting traffic near the California state line.
According to the Arizona Department of Transportation, the eastbound lanes of I-8 are shut down at milepost 4 due to a collision. Officials said there is currently no estimated time for reopening.
The closure affects drivers traveling eastbound from California into Arizona, with traffic unable to pass through the impacted stretch. ADOT has not released details about the number of vehicles involved or whether there were injuries.
Motorists are being urged to check real-time road conditions before traveling. ADOT directs drivers to its AZ511 system at az511.com or through its mobile app for updates on closures, detours, and traffic conditions.
The affected area sits just east of the Arizona-California border and is a key corridor for regional and interstate travel. Eastbound I-8 connects Yuma to communities further inland, including Wellton and Gila Bend.
Commuters, commercial drivers, and students traveling between Arizona and California may experience extended delays while the closure remains in place.
No detour information has been announced. Drivers are encouraged to delay travel if possible or seek alternate routes until the roadway reopens.
Updates are expected as crews respond and assess the crash scene.
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