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

Aug 9, 2024, 5:30 AM | Updated: 9:27 am

A crash caused a shutdown on the southbound lanes of I-17 in Black Canyon City on the morning of  A...

A crash caused a shutdown on the southbound lanes of I-17 in Black Canyon City on the morning of Aug. 9, 2024. (Arizona Department of Transportation Photo)

(Arizona Department of Transportation Photo)

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.

Motorists were told to expect delays and seek alternate routes.

The northbound lanes were not affected.

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