A bridge that once was crippled by the unexpected choreography of disaster, the US 191 overpass spanning Interstate 10, has been reborn from the ashes of last year's calamity. As reported by the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT), the $5.3 million project marks the end of a reconstructive saga that began mere months into 2023, following an incident that left the overpass in ruins.

Located about 9 miles west of Willcox, the rebuilt bridge at milepost 331 signals more than just the resumption of traffic; it heralds the restoration of commerce and connection for a region abruptly severed from its habitual routes. Following the crash that enforced the closure of the bridge, ADOT, facing the complex endeavor before them, erected a temporary support structure ensuring the unimpeded flow of I-10 traffic. Swiftly taking action, the department made sure the temporary support structure was built, allowing the free flow of the traffic on I-10 beneath it before embarking on the arduous journey of reconstruction.

As ADOT completed the work, they kept a close working relationship with stakeholders who were eager to see access restored, further emphasizing the collaborative spirit fueling the project. Those interested in the granular details of the overpass's rebirth or searching of any updates can turn their browsers to azdot.gov/US191BridgeRepair.