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One eastbound lane now open on I-10 near Red Rock Wednesday

The freeway was closed at milepost 222, near Red Rock. Traffic diverted at Picacho Peak Road.
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UPDATED 10:54 a.m.

The eastbound lanes on I-10 have partially re-opened, according to Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT).

ADOT is reporting the left lane open, though the right lane is still blocked.

View realtime traffic updates at the ADOT website.

A Wednesday morning wreck shut down eastbound Interstate 10 near Picacho Peak.

According to the Arizona Department of Public Safety, a sem-truck abandoned a trailer that caused a fire. There were minor injuries to the semi driver.

The freeway was closed at milepost 222, near Red Rock. Traffic left the freeway at Picacho Peak Road.

Drivers were advised to avoid the eastbound freeway Wednesday morning.

Westbound lanes were not affected.

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