Both directions of a 62-mile stretch of Interstate 10 east of Tucson have reopened following an hours-long closure because of blowing dust and poor visibility, ADOT officials said.
I-10 in both directions was shut down Monday afternoon from U.S. 191 in Southeast Arizona to Lordsburg, New Mexico. Both directions of travel were opened by 7:15 p.m.
If caught in a dust storm motorists should:
- Pull completely off the road; do not stop in a travel lane or the emergency lane.
- Turn off all vehicle lights, including emergency flashers.
- Set your emergency brake and take your foot off the brake so your brake lights are not on.
- Stay in your vehicle, with your seat belt buckled while waiting for the dust to subside.
For up to date info follow @ArizonaDot on Twitter or check www.az511.gov
