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Northbound I-17 closed due to vehicle crash near Lake Montezuma

Jul 19, 2024, 2:50 PM

A road closed sign stands on an Arizona highway while cows walk across the road in the background....

Closures are scheduled for two metro Phoenix freeways the weekend of July 12-15, 2024. (ADOT Photo)

(ADOT Photo)

PHOENIX — The northbound lanes of Interstate 17 were closed near Lake Montezuma due to a crash, authorities said Friday.

The Arizona Department of Transportation said the crash occurred at milepost 294 at approximately 2:23 p.m.

Motorists should take an alternative route if they are driving in the area.

ADOT provided no estimated time of the lanes reopening. The southbound lanes were unaffected.

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Northbound I-17 closed due to vehicle crash near Lake Montezuma