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Heavy traffic clearing up on southbound I-17 as Labor Day draws to a close

Sep 6, 2021, 3:46 PM | Updated: 7:30 pm

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(Arizona Department of Transportation Traffic Camera)

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PHOENIX — People returning to the Valley from the high country after the holiday weekend experienced some delays on southbound Interstate 17.

A multi-mile backup began before Camp Verde and continues past Cordes Junction, the Arizona Department of Transportation said in a press release just after 3 p.m. on Monday.

There was also a backup present near Black Canyon City and the Sunset Point rest area.

Delays have eased considerably, according to ADOT.

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Heavy traffic clearing up on southbound I-17 as Labor Day draws to a close