Westbound Interstate 10 reopens after closure south of the Valley near Sacaton

PHOENIX — Officials reopened westbound Interstate 10 on Monday after a multi-vehicle crash backed up traffic for miles near Sacaton south of metro Phoenix.

Officials initially suggested alternate routes for travelers, such as State Route 347 to the west or State Route 87 to the east.

CLOSED: I-10 WB is closed at milepost 178 near Sacaton due to a crash. There is no estimated reopening time. pic.twitter.com/kquAvyMPjC

— Arizona DOT (@ArizonaDOT) January 15, 2024

Images released by the Arizona Department of Transportation show an ambulance parked in front of multiple vehicles, including one that looks like a type of recreational vehicle.

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