Southbound I-17 lanes in north Phoenix reopen after crash caused shutdown

PHOENIX – The southbound lanes of Interstate 17 reopened in north Phoenix at around 5 p.m. on Thursday, officials said.

A crash at milepost 221 caused the closure at around 3:15 p.m., according to the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT).

Traffic officials are redirecting southbound traffic onto Loop 303.

*CLOSURE*

I-17 southbound is closed at Loop 303 due to a crash at milepost 221.

Expect delays and seek an alternate route. There is no estimated time to reopen the highway.

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— Arizona DOT (@ArizonaDOT) March 28, 2024

ADOT advised drivers to seek alternate routes and expect delays.

However, the northbound lanes were unaffected by the crash.

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