Southbound I-17 reopens just north of metro Phoenix after fatal crash
Feb 20, 2024, 3:53 PM | Updated: 6:06 pm
Southbound I-17 was closed for a fatal crash on Feb. 20, 2024. (ADOT Photo)
(ADOT Photo)
PHOENIX — The southbound lanes of Interstate 17 reopened after a fatal crash caused a closure north of metro Phoenix on Tuesday afternoon, officials said.
The freeway was closed at New River Road at about 3:30 p.m., according to the Arizona Department of Transportation. New River is about 35 miles north of downtown Phoenix.
The single-vehicle accident that killed two people took place at milepost 232, ADOT said.
*CLOSURE*
I-17 southbound is CLOSED at New River Road due to a crash at milepost 232.
Expect delays and seek an alternate route.
There is no estimated time to reopen the highway. pic.twitter.com/UH1ziDzPAO
— Arizona DOT (@ArizonaDOT) February 20, 2024
The northbound lanes weren’t affected by the crash.
Although the southbound I-17 reopened, traffic was still heavy as of 6 p.m. ADOT said the backup currently extends about ten miles long.
“The queue will take some time to clear,” ADOT announced.
No other information was available.
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