I-17 southbound reopens near Black Canyon City after crash
May 14, 2017, 7:08 PM | Updated: May 15, 2017, 6:32 am
A multivehicle crash Sunday on Interstate 17 southbound two miles north of Black Canyon City caused a closure of all southbound lanes, according to the Arizona Department of Transportation.
The closure, which lasted several hours, caused at least a seven-mile backup Sunday night.
Update: SB I17 MP 244 injuries are non life threatening. Troopers working to open up a traffic lane. pic.twitter.com/R3JBzfInIC
— Dept. Public Safety (@Arizona_DPS) May 15, 2017
I-17 SB remains CLOSED north of Black Canyon City. No estimated time to reopen. Here's the backup and alt. routes. Traffic exiting at SR 69. pic.twitter.com/EDlx9fJbvQ
— Arizona DOT (@ArizonaDOT) May 15, 2017
Alert: Troopers investigating a multi vehicle collision on SB I 17 MP 244. Road is closed and traffic being rerouted off interstate.
— Dept. Public Safety (@Arizona_DPS) May 15, 2017
@KTAR923 I-17s complete standstill at sunset point pic.twitter.com/xKiBb73sQw
— CM Sylvester (@CMSlydawg) May 15, 2017
Lanes were reopened by around 10 p.m.