Highlights
- Eastbound Interstate 8 is closed near Gila Bend due to a vehicle fire at milepost 112.
- The Arizona Department of Transportation issued the closure with no estimated reopening time.
- Motorists are advised to expect delays and find alternate routes; check az511.gov for updates.
ROAD CLOSURE: Eastbound lanes of Interstate 8 are closed near Gila Bend following a vehicle fire at milepost 112, the Arizona Department of Transportation said in a public alert posted to az511.gov.
ADOT has not provided an estimated time to reopen the eastbound lanes. Motorists are advised to expect delays and seek an alternate route. No detour is specified in the alert.
Real-time conditions and routing information are available at az511.gov or by calling 511.
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- az511.gov retrieved 06/06/2026 21:06
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