Highlights
- Westbound Interstate 8 is fully closed in Casa Grande due to a crash at milepost 172, west of Thornton Road.
- No estimated reopening time has been given; motorists are advised to seek alternate routes.
- Eastbound lanes are unaffected; real-time updates are available at az511.gov or by calling 511.
ROAD CLOSURE: The westbound lanes of Interstate 8 are closed in Casa Grande following a crash at milepost 172, west of Thornton Road, according to an Arizona Department of Transportation alert issued Friday. ADOT has not provided an estimated time to reopen the westbound lanes. Eastbound lanes are unaffected. Motorists are advised to expect delays and seek an alternate route. Real-time conditions are available at az511.gov, through the AZ511 app, or by calling 511.
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