Northbound State Route 85 Remains Closed Near Buckeye Due to Brush Fire

Highlights

• Northbound State Route 85 near Buckeye is closed with no estimated reopening time.
• A brush fire near the Gila River prompted the closure; southbound lanes have reopened.
• ADOT advises northbound motorists to expect delays and find an alternate route.
• Real-time conditions are available at az511.gov, the AZ511 app, or by calling 511.

ROAD CLOSURE: Northbound State Route 85 near Buckeye remains closed, the Arizona Department of Transportation said, with no estimated time to reopen.

The closure stems from a brush fire near the Gila River, according to an ADOT public alert posted on AZ511. The southbound side of the highway has reopened. Northbound motorists are advised to expect delays and seek an alternate route; ADOT did not specify a detour in the alert.

Drivers can check real-time highway conditions at az511.gov, through the AZ511 app — available for Apple and Android devices — or by calling 511.

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