Interstate 8 reopens after police situation caused a closure both directions near Gila Bend

GILA BEND, Ariz. – Both directions of Interstate 8 were closed due to a police situation near Gila Bend.

They were reopened around 7:30 p.m.

What we know:

According to the Department of Public Safety, troopers were working on taking a non-compliant suspect into custody in the area. 

Officials from ADOT said the closure was enforced at milepost 103, about 15 miles away from Gila Bend.

What we don’t know:

We are waiting to find out more information on the suspect.

Map of Gila Bend: