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GILA RIVER
Bridge problem closes eastbound I-10 south of Phoenix
(AP Photo/Francisco Medina/File)
Eastbound I-10 traffic is exiting the freeway Tuesday morning at Riggs Road and is diverting to southbound State Routes 87 and 587 due to a bridge problem, according to the Arizona Department of Transportation.
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The eastbound lanes of Interstate 10 are closed south of the Phoenix at the Gila River Bridge, according to the Arizona Department of Transportation.
The closure is due to an issue with the bridge deck, ADOT announced about 3:45 a.m. Tuesday.
Eastbound I-10 traffic is exiting the freeway at Riggs Road and is diverting to southbound State Routes 87 and 587.
There is no estimated time to reopen the eastbound lanes. The westbound lanes are unaffected.
Real-time highway conditions are available on ADOT’s Arizona Traveler Information site at az511.gov, the AZ511 app and by calling 511.