HIDALGO COUNTY, NM — A vehicle accident Wednesday morning shut down Interstate 10 eastbound near west Lordsburg, according to the New Mexico Department of Transportation.
The crash caused all eastbound lanes to close at milepost 9 shortly before 6:11 a.m.
Few details have been released at this time, but all westbound traffic was also forced to detour onto the frontage road.
Motorists were asked to exercise caution as emergency crews worked the scene.
ROAD CLOSURE ADVISORY – Lordsburg
I-10 both eastbound lanes are closed at milepost 9 due to a motor vehicle crash. All westbound traffic is being detoured off onto the frontage road. Reduce speed, obey posted signs, and watch for emergency personnel. Expect delays. #NMDOTcares— NMDOT (@NMDOT) April 20, 2022
At around 7:00 a.m., the eastbound interstate was reopened to traffic.
UPDATE: I-10 eastbound lanes are now open, removed from NM Roads. #NMDOTcares
— NMDOT (@NMDOT) April 20, 2022
Authorities have not confirmed any injuries as of this writing.
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