Southbound State Route 87 lanes reopens after vehicle fire damage repair

Jul 3, 2023, 1:56 PM | Updated: 6:15 pm

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PHOENIX — The southbound lanes of State Route 87 at milepost 212 are now reopened after it was damaged Sunday night due to a vehicle fire.

Vehicle fire damage restricted traffic south of Payson, according to the Arizona Department of Transportation.

A trailer fire damaged the road surface, authorities said and ADOT worked to fix the highway stretch south of Payson.

A right-lane closure will still be required when permanent repairs are done after the holiday weekend, ADOT said.

The southbound right lane is closed on SR 87 at milepost 212 while a temporary patch needed is made to reopen the lane later Monday.

ADOT is performing emergency maintenance in the area south of Payson after a trailer fire damaged the pavement.

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