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Southbound I-17 reopened at Indian School Road in Phoenix after police situation

May 28, 2024, 10:48 AM | Updated: 1:15 pm

Southbound I-17 was closed at Indian School Road in Phoenix for a police situation on May 28, 2024....

Southbound I-17 was closed at Indian School Road in Phoenix for a police situation on May 28, 2024. (ADOT Photo)

(ADOT Photo)

PHOENIX — The southbound lanes of Interstate 17 were closed at Indian School Road in Phoenix for over two hours on Tuesday morning for a police situation, authorities said.

The freeway reopened at 1 p.m. after it closed around 10:30 a.m. following reports of a woman threatening to jump, according to the Arizona Department of Public Safety.

The woman was treated by fire personnel for dehydration, DPS added.

The northbound lanes of I-17 remained open during the closure.

No other information was available.

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Southbound I-17 reopened at Indian School Road in Phoenix after police situation