Southbound SR 87 reopens near Payson after vehicle fire caused closure

Sep 3, 2024, 5:55 AM | Updated: 6:13 am

A closure was put in place on the southbound lanes of State Route 87 on the morning of Sept. 3, 2024. (File Photo by Arizona Department of Transportation)

(File Photo by Arizona Department of Transportation)

BY KTAR.COM

PHOENIX — The southbound lanes of State Route 87 reopened on Tuesday morning after a vehicle fire caused a closure, according to the Arizona Department of Transportation.

CLOSED: SR 87 SB is closed at SR 188 (MP 235) due to a vehicle fire. There is no estimated reopening time.

For real-time traffic info, check https://t.co/l4s0AFGgA1 & the AZ511 app:
📱 Apple: https://t.co/ZBt7iIzG1F
📱 Android: https://t.co/n3R7tH9Ayf pic.twitter.com/eDRjO0RGg8

— Arizona DOT (@ArizonaDOT) September 3, 2024

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