Rockslide temporarily closes highway between Superior and Miami-Globe area

Feb 12, 2024, 10:10 AM | Updated: 10:35 am

A big water leak on Sunday will cause lane restrictions at 24th Street and Camelback Road beginning early Monday morning. (Pixabay Photo)

(Pixabay Photo)

BY KTAR.COM

PHOENIX – Eastbound US 60 between Superior and the Miami/Globe area was closed temporarily Monday morning because of a rockslide, authorities said.

The highway was closed at milepost 230 east of Superior, about 65 miles east of downtown Phoenix, according to the Arizona Department of Transportation.

Crews worked to clear the debris, and all lanes were reopened by 10:30 a.m. ADOT said.

UPDATE: All lanes are open.

— Arizona DOT (@ArizonaDOT) February 12, 2024

The rockslide was first reported around 9 a.m.

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