Southbound I-17 lanes in Black Canyon City reopen after crash caused shutdown

PHOENIX — Traffic reopened after a shutdown on southbound Interstate 17 in Black Canyon City, according to a Friday morning announcement.

A crash at milepost 244 near Coldwater Road caused the initial closure, according to the Arizona Department of Transportation.

The crash was between a single vehicle and a pedestrian, according to the Arizona Department of Public Safety.

*CLOSURE*

I-17 southbound is CLOSED in Black Canyon City.

The closure is due to a crash at milepost 244 near Coldwater Road.

Expect delays and seek an alternate route. There is no estimated time to reopen the highway. pic.twitter.com/yPzYPmXqfW

— Arizona DOT (@ArizonaDOT) August 9, 2024

Motorists were told to expect delays and seek alternate routes.

The northbound lanes were not affected.

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