The Arizona Department of Transportation advises drivers in southeastern Arizona that US 70 is closed to all traffic near Bylas (between mileposts 288 and 294) due to a brush fire.

Motorists planning to travel between Safford and Globe should delay traveling or take an alternate route.Drivers traveling between the Safford area and Phoenix should take US 191 south from Safford to westbound Interstate 10.

There is no estimated time for US 70 to reopen. For real-time highway conditions statewide, visit ADOT's Traveler Information Site at www.az511.gov, follow ADOT on Twitter (@ArizonaDOT) or call 511, except while driving.   back...