Southbound I-17 lanes in Black Canyon City reopen after crash caused shutdown
Aug 9, 2024, 5:30 AM | Updated: 9:27 am
A crash caused a shutdown on the southbound lanes of I-17 in Black Canyon City on the morning of Aug. 9, 2024. (Arizona Department of Transportation Photo)
(Arizona Department of Transportation Photo)
PHOENIX — Traffic reopened after a shutdown on southbound Interstate 17 in Black Canyon City, according to a Friday morning announcement.
A crash at milepost 244 near Coldwater Road caused the initial closure, according to the Arizona Department of Transportation.
The crash was between a single vehicle and a pedestrian, according to the Arizona Department of Public Safety.
*CLOSURE*
I-17 southbound is CLOSED in Black Canyon City.
The closure is due to a crash at milepost 244 near Coldwater Road.
Expect delays and seek an alternate route. There is no estimated time to reopen the highway. pic.twitter.com/yPzYPmXqfW
— Arizona DOT (@ArizonaDOT) August 9, 2024
Motorists were told to expect delays and seek alternate routes.
The northbound lanes were not affected.
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