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Southbound I-17 lanes in north Phoenix reopen after crash caused shutdown

Mar 28, 2024, 3:33 PM | Updated: 4:53 pm

ADOT announced a southbound portion of the Interstate 17 is closed on Thursday afternoon. (Arizona ...

ADOT announced a southbound portion of the Interstate 17 is closed on Thursday afternoon. (Arizona Department of Transportation photo)

(Arizona Department of Transportation photo)

PHOENIX – The southbound lanes of Interstate 17 reopened in north Phoenix at around 5 p.m. on Thursday, officials said.

A crash at milepost 221 caused the closure at around 3:15 p.m., according to the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT).

Traffic officials are redirecting southbound traffic onto Loop 303.

ADOT advised drivers to seek alternate routes and expect delays.

However, the northbound lanes were unaffected by the crash.

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Southbound I-17 lanes in north Phoenix reopen after crash caused shutdown