Both directions of State Route 87 reopen south of Payson after brush fire

PHOENIX — State Route 87 reopened south of Payson after being closed due to a brush fire on Saturday, the Arizona Department of Transportation announced.

The northbound closure began at milepost 299 and the southbound closure started just north of State Route 188. About two hours later, ADOT announced the northbound closure had been extended to start at Bush Highway, much closer to the Valley.

These photos were taken on SR 87 today. pic.twitter.com/cIEHXpvsHg

— Arizona DOT (@ArizonaDOT) April 26, 2025

The closure lasted roughly 5.5 hours.

Drivers were asked to expect delays and seek a different route if possible, such as taking the long way on Interstate 17 and State Route 260 through Camp Verde.

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