Heavy traffic clearing up on southbound I-17 as Labor Day draws to a close

PHOENIX — People returning to the Valley from the high country after the holiday weekend experienced some delays on southbound Interstate 17.

A multi-mile backup began before Camp Verde and continues past Cordes Junction, the Arizona Department of Transportation said in a press release just after 3 p.m. on Monday.

There was also a backup present near Black Canyon City and the Sunset Point rest area.

Delays have eased considerably, according to ADOT.

The I-17 delays have eased considerably; the only pockets are roughly one or two miles near Cordes Junction, and about four miles near Black Canyon City.

Check your route before heading out with the ADOT Alerts & AZ 511 apps: https://t.co/kUvoqCy8V0#I17 #aztraffic pic.twitter.com/pkiVkXYlLm

— Arizona DOT (@ArizonaDOT) September 7, 2021

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