Crash closes I-17 northbound in Phoenix for hours, freeway reopened

PHOENIX — A crash closed the northbound lanes of Interstate 17 in Phoenix on Monday for hours, but it was reopened just before the afternoon commute.

The Arizona Department of Transportation said the freeway was closed at Indian School Road about noon. Some traffic was able to get by in the carpool and left lanes.

Update: I-17 northbound at Indian School: 3 right lanes blocked for a crash. Traffic getting past in HOV and left lanes. #phxtraffic

— Arizona DOT (@ArizonaDOT) January 29, 2018

One of the right lanes was reopened more than an hour later.

Update: I-17 northbound south of Indian School: HOV and 2 left lanes open now. 2 right lanes still blocked. #phxtrffic

— Arizona DOT (@ArizonaDOT) January 29, 2018

The freeway was fully reopened about 3 p.m

I-17 Northbound at Indian School: All lanes have reopened. #PhxTraffic

— Arizona DOT (@ArizonaDOT) January 29, 2018

The northbound on-ramp at Thomas Road was also closed for a time.

The closure caused long delays.

Long delays on I-17 northbound at Indian School after a truck crash. Traffic backed up to south of the I-10. Use alternate route. pic.twitter.com/Jg3sggvYrr

— Arizona DOT (@ArizonaDOT) January 29, 2018

It was unknown if anyone was injured in the crash.

Southbound traffic was not affected.

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