ADOT repairing SR 89A through Oak Creek Canyon as closure continues

State Route 89A remains closed in northern Arizona as crews continue to repair sections damaged by flooding caused by potent storms over the weekend.

The highway closed Sunday after heavy rainfall caused Oak Creek to exceed flood stage and erode portions of the roadway, expose guardrail support and damage other parts of the infrastructure, according to the Arizona Department of Transportation.

On SR 89A in Oak Creek Canyon, crews continue to clear boulders, mud and fallen trees and are now making roadways repairs to make the highway safe again for travel. The highway remains closed. There is no estimated time for completion.

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SR 89A is closed between Owenby Way roundabout in Sedona and Flagstaff. Crews are working to clear boulders, rocks, mud and fallen trees and make the highway safe for travel again.

Motorists are able to travel between Sedona and Flagstaff using State Route 179 and Interstate 17.

There is no estimated time for when the repairs will be complete and the highway will reopen.

The storms caused closures on four other highways, but they have all since reopened.

Flash flood warnings were issued for multiple regions across Arizona on Sunday, including in Maricopa and Gila counties. Flooding prompted officials to issue evacuation orders in several counties.

This is an updated version of a story originally published Nov. 1, 2026.

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KTAR News 92.3 FM’s Douglas Santo contributed to this report. 

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