Yuma, Arizona – A crash shut down westbound Interstate 8 near Fortuna Road in Yuma early Friday.
According to the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT), the westbound lanes of I-8 were closed at 7:23 a.m. Friday following a collision reported near milepost 13, just east of the Fortuna Road area.
Transportation officials announced the closure in a public alert, advising drivers that the crash forced a complete shutdown of westbound traffic along that stretch of the interstate. Officials did not immediately release details about the number of vehicles involved or whether any injuries were reported.
ADOT urged motorists to check AZ511 traffic updates before traveling through the area and to use alternate routes until the roadway reopens. Traffic delays are possible as crews respond to the crash and work to clear the scene.
The affected segment sits along a key corridor connecting Yuma with eastern communities and cross-state travel toward Phoenix, meaning the closure could impact commuters and regional traffic moving through southwestern Arizona.
Drivers approaching the area should expect significant slowdowns and potential detours while emergency responders and transportation crews manage the incident.
For many morning commuters, including students and workers traveling between neighborhoods east of Yuma and the city center, Interstate 8 is a primary route, making the closure likely to disrupt regular travel patterns.
Officials have not announced an estimated reopening time as the investigation and cleanup continue.
Motorists can monitor conditions through AZ511.com or the AZ511 mobile app for the latest updates on the closure and surrounding traffic conditions.
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