US 93 reopens near Wickenburg following crash, extended shutdown

PHOENIX — Both directions of the US 93 freeway near Wickenburg reopened on Saturday after a closure of roughly four hours, according to the Arizona Department of Transportation.

The lengthy closure was due to a crash at milepost 181.

Around an hour after reporting the crash, ADOT said it the area would be closed for an extended period.

Drivers heading south to Phoenix were advised to take westbound Interstate 40 to southbound Interstate 17. Those going north were advised to take northbound I-17 to eastbound I-40.

CLOSED: US 93 is closed in both directions at MP 181 near Wickenburg. The closure is due to a crash. There is no estimated reopening time.

For real-time traffic info, check https://t.co/l4s0AFGOpz and the AZ511 app:
Apple: https://t.co/YMcnUEeWQs
Android: https://t.co/9oINS4ymQP pic.twitter.com/cZoXKYBZBX

— Arizona DOT (@ArizonaDOT) September 20, 2025

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