Several crashes lead to lengthy delays on I-17 near Black Canyon City

PHOENIX — Both directions of Interstate 17 near Black Canyon City experienced heavy delays on Sunday after several non-blocking crashes, officials said.

The Arizona Department of Transportation advised drivers to avoid the area and seek an alternative route if possible.

Among the first crashes was on the southbound I-17 in New River at milepost 232 at approximately 10:55 a.m. The crash was cleared within an hour.

NOW: There are delays in both directions of I-17 in Black Canyon City due to several non-blocking crashes.

For real-time traffic info, check https://t.co/l4s0AFGOpz & the AZ511 app:
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— Arizona DOT (@ArizonaDOT) September 1, 2024

ADOT reported the backup was beginning to ease around 4 p.m.

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