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I-10 closed in New Mexico due to dust storm
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Wednesday, March 7, 2012
I-10 closed in New Mexico due to dust storm -- Highway closed from Lordsburg to Las Cruces
A 120-mile stretch of Interstate 10 from Lordsburg to Las Cruces is closed, according to the New Mexico Department of Transportation. The highway is closed because of reduced visibility due to a dust storm.
For information on highway conditions in New Mexico, visit www.nmroads.com or call 1-800-432-4269 or 5-1-1 when in New Mexico.
The Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) urges drivers to take extra precaution as strong winds can result in sudden periods of limited or zero visibility due to blowing dust, especially in desert areas. Motorists play an important role in safety when operating their vehicles during a dust storm. ADOT and the Arizona Department of Public Safety recommend the following driving tips when encountering a low-visibility dust storm:
- Check traffic immediately around your vehicle (front, back and to the side) and begin slowing down.
- Look for a safe place to pull completely off the paved portion of the roadway.
- Stop the vehicle in a position ensuring it is a safe distance from the main roadway and not near where any vehicles may travel.
- Turn off all vehicle lights.
- Set your emergency brake and take your foot off the brake.
- Stay in the vehicle with your seatbelts buckled and wait for the storm to pass.
- Drivers of high-profile vehicles should be especially aware of changing weather conditions and travel at reduced speeds.
To stay up-to-date with the latest highway conditions around Arizona, visit the ADOT Traveler Information Center at www.az511.gov or call 5-1-1.
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Arizona Department of Transportation / CopaNews.com
I-10 is closed from Lordsburg to Las Cruces, New Mexico.
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