Multiple Lane Closures, Delays for I-10 work in Phoenix Beginning October 9

The Arizona Department of Transportation reports that Interstate 10 will be narrowed to one lane in both directions in Phoenix beginning Friday.

Work will be in areas between Verrado Way and State Route 85 in Buckeye from 9 p.m. Friday to 10:00 a.m. Saturday (October 9), from 9:00 p.m. read more…

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