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I-10 westbound lanes narrowed due to bridge inspection after storm

Crews will be inspecting the 48th Street bridge following Sunday's storms. Drivers can expect delays due to lane restrictions.

Credit: Arizona Department of Transportation

Crews check the integrity of the new 48th Street bridge following Sunday night storms.

PHOENIX — Drivers heading west on I-10 near Tempe can expect delays this morning as crews work to inspect the 48th Street bridge following Sunday night's storms.

The Arizona Department of Transportation announced that I-10 westbound would be narrowed to two lanes between U.S. 60 and 48th Street on Monday morning. The westbound U.S. 60 to I-10 HOV lane is also closed.

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Crews with the Interstate Broadway Curve Improvement Project will be inspecting the new 48th Street bridge after heavy storms Sunday night.

There is not an estimated time for I-10 to fully reopen, so drivers should expect slow travel during Monday morning's commute, ADOT officials said.

You can click here to learn more about delays associated with the Interstate Broadway Curve Improvement Project.

UPDATE: WB I-10 is restricted between US 60 and 48th S., and the WB US 60 to WB I-10 HOV ramp is closed, while crews replace temporary wooden formwork on the new bridge at 48th St. The bridge itself was NOT impacted by the storm. Expect delays throughout the morning commute. pic.twitter.com/arwKHrt1uE
— Arizona DOT (@ArizonaDOT) September 12, 2022

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ADOT offers driving tips on its website to help keep people safe on the road.

"There’s always room for improvement when it comes to road safety," the department said on its website.

ADOT's suggestions include:

Don’t speed or drive aggressively
Never drive while under the influence of substances
Avoid distractions while driving
Wear your seatbelt and make sure all passengers are doing the same
When an emergency vehicle is on the side of the road, move over
Stay extra aware in work zones
Be prepared for weather conditions that make driving dangerous

Find more tips on the department's Driving Safety Homepage on ADOT's website here.

"Real-time highway conditions are available on ADOT’s Arizona Traveler Information site at az511.gov, by calling 511, downloading the AZ 511 app and through ADOT’s Twitter feed, @ArizonaDOT," the department said.

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