Crash blocks eastbound SR 68 left lane near Egar Road, delays expected

A crash blocked the left lane on eastbound State Route 68 near Egar Road at milepost 10 in Apache County, slowing travel on a key stretch of roadway and forcing drivers to merge around the scene.

Arizona Department of Transportation urged caution as the lane restriction took effect and said delays were expected for local travelers. The impact was centered on the eastbound side of SR 68 near the Egar Road area, where traffic had to move through less space than usual while the blockage remained in place.

For drivers using the route for daily trips across Apache County, the disruption meant extra time on the road and a need to slow down well before reaching the affected milepost. Morning and afternoon commuters, along with people heading to errands, appointments and school-related travel, faced the most immediate slowdown if their plans depended on that eastbound corridor.

State Route 68 carries traffic through eastern Arizona communities, so even a single-lane blockage can create a noticeable backup when drivers are all trying to move through the same point. Near milepost 10, the loss of the left lane left eastbound traffic squeezed into the remaining lane, a setup that can quickly ripple back beyond the crash location.

ADOT’s caution was straightforward: expect delays and use care near the scene. Drivers moving through Apache County were being pushed to adjust their timing and give themselves more room on the road until the eastbound lane reopened.