GOODYEAR, AZ — The eastbound and westbound lanes of Interstate 10 were shut down in the West Valley due to a police situation early Friday morning.
Arizona Department of Public Safety officials say the scene was near Bullard Avenue and involved an armed person on the roadway.
Video from the scene showed a large police presence and tactical vehicles around the freeway closure.
DPS says the person was taken into custody with the help of a police K-9 just after 6 a.m. The person suffered non-life-threatening injuries during the incident, Goodyear Police Department officials say.
*CLOSURE*
— Arizona DOT (@ArizonaDOT) December 23, 2022
I-10 is CLOSED in both directions in Goodyear.
The closure is due to law enforcement activity.
Eastbound is closed at Bullard Ave. Westbound is closed at Litchfield Road.
Expect delays and seek an alternate route.
There is no estimated time to reopen the highway. pic.twitter.com/MkL3DSDgSI
The I-10 was initially shut down after 4 a.m., leading to a large traffic backup in the area.
Both eastbound and westbound lanes were reopened around 6:15 a.m.
