Brush Fire Slams US 60 Near Wickenburg, Shuts Highway In Both Directions

A brush fire has shut down U.S. 60 in both directions at milepost 111 near Wickenburg on Monday evening, forcing a full closure of the highway and leaving drivers with no clear way through. Arizona Department of Transportation officials said there was no estimated time for the road to reopen.

ADOT Posts Closure, No Word Yet on Reopening

Arizona DOT announced the shutdown on X, noting that both directions of U.S. 60 were closed at milepost 111 and steering drivers to the state's travel portal and mobile apps for traffic cameras and real-time updates. Motorists were urged to check live conditions on AZ 511 before heading toward the area.

"There is no estimated reopening time," the ADOT post said, according to Arizona DOT. At the time of the post, other traffic and emergency agencies had not provided any timeline for when U.S. 60 might be back open.

What Drivers Need to Know

If you're planning to travel through the Wickenburg corridor, expect significant delays and possible detours until the closure is lifted. Give yourself extra time, consider alternate routes, or postpone nonessential trips until U.S. 60 reopens. Before you leave, check current traffic conditions, live cameras, and any suggested detours on AZ 511.

Past Fires Have Closed This Stretch Before

This is not the first time a roadside blaze has shut down this part of U.S. 60. The Rose Fire in June 2024 burned near Wickenburg and led to lengthy highway closures along the same corridor. Incident records on InciWeb highlight how quickly fires along the roadway can disrupt traffic.

State forestry officials have noted that early-season dryness and roadside fuels can allow small fires related to vehicles or maintenance work to grow into larger incidents, especially when winds pick up. For official wildfire information and safety guidance, visit the Arizona Department of Forestry and Fire Management's information pages, according to DFFM.