A brush fire shut down both directions of Interstate 10 near the Colossal Cave/Wentworth Road exit at milepost 279 on Thursday, roughly 20 minutes east of Tucson, leaving the freeway at a standstill. Eastbound and westbound lanes were blocked, triggering major backups for commuters and long-distance travelers. The Arizona Department of Transportation later reported there was no estimated time to reopen the highway.
Arizona DOT Posts I-10 Closure
In a post on X, Arizona DOT announced that I-10 at milepost 279 was closed “due to a brush fire” and flagged nearby communities including Tucson, Sahuarita, Vail, Benson and Corona de Tucson. The agency did not provide any estimate for when the interstate might reopen.
Travelers: Check AZ511 for Live Conditions
ADOT is directing drivers to check real-time road conditions through the state’s traveler information website and app, where live camera feeds and incident reports are available at AZ511. Motorists should expect delays along the I-10 corridor while crews work to contain the fire and should plan for extra travel time if they have to be on the road…