I-10 in Cochise County to reopen following 48-hour repairs after deadly semi crash

Jose R. Gonzalez, Arizona Republic
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Authorities have said it will take 48 hours to repair the Interstate 10 bridge in Cochise County where a semitruck crashed Wednesday morning, leaving the driver dead and the vehicle on fire. The Cochise County Sheriff's Office described the incident as "a serious vehicle accident" at milepost 331 westbound near Willcox, adding both lanes on I-10 were closed in a 12:34 a.m. Facebook post.

The Arizona Department of Public Safety stated on Twitter that no vehicle other than the semitruck was involved in the crash that took place just after midnight, mentioning the driver's identity and the company's name were pending.

A Twitter post from the Arizona Department of Public Safety stated the bridge's pillar was buckled following the wreck.

ADOT said repairs will commence Wednesday afternoon, adding that eastbound lanes were open and that work would "take place round the clock" to ensure westbound lanes could reopen safely. The Sheriff's Office advised commuters to avoid the area and to take alternate routes.

ADOT released the following detour options for I-10 westbound traffic:

  • South and east on State Route 80 from Roadforks, New Mexico, to U.S. 191 in Douglas

  • North on U.S. 191 north to Davis Road in McNeal

  • West on Davis Road to State Route 80

  • North State Route 80 through Tombstone to State Route 82

  • West on State Route 82 to State Route 90 in Whetstone

  • North on State Route 90 to I-10 Benson

Earlier in the day, according to the Sheriff's Office, the entire area was closed to all traffic and multiple public safety personnel were on scene.

This article originally appeared on Arizona Republic: I-10 in Cochise County to reopen following repairs after deadly crash