At 5:00 a.m. DPS received numerous 911 calls reporting standing water at depths that covered some vehicles up to the roof line, along both directions of travel on I-10 between 35th and 51st Avenues. On arrival DPS notified ADOT and requested a closure of I-10. ADOT and DPS directed traffic off of I-10. 12 to 20 vehicles were partially or completely submerged. Many of the motorists managed to get out of their vehicles and walked to higher ground along the embankments. Others called 911 and stayed in their vehicles until DPS officers arrived and transported them to higher ground. I-10 in the area remains closed due to a thick coat of mud on the roadway; it is estimated that clean up crews will have the roadway cleared by 3:00 p.m.

I-17 southbound at the Indian School saw flooding and was closed until 10:30 a.m.

A portion of San Tan 202 westbound was also closed; it is now reopen.

Numerous ramps along US 60, I-10 and I-17 experienced gravel and mud run-off onto the roadway.

DPS also investigated a two-vehicle fatal collision attributed to the weather this morning, at 5:18 a.m. along SR 101 at milepost 11, in Glendale.

DPS recommends postponing or discontinuing travel during significant weather activity in order to avoid unpredictable hazards.   back...