I-17 south near Lake Montezuma reopens after vehicle fire

Dec 1, 2024, 4:16 PM | Updated: 4:42 pm

The southbound lanes of the Interstate 17 freeway near Lake Montezuma have reopened after a vehicle fire. (Pixabay photo)

(Pixabay photo)

BY BAILEY LEASURE

KTAR.com

PHOENIX — The southbound lanes of the Interstate 17 freeway near Lake Montezuma have reopened after a vehicle fire, according to the Arizona Department of Transportation.

The vehicle fire occurred at milepost 299 at around 3:50 p.m., according to ADOT.

*CLOSURE*

I-17 southbound is closed at milepost 299 due to a vehicle fire.

Expect delays. There is no estimated time to reopen.

For real-time traffic info, check https://t.co/l4s0AFGgA1 and the AZ511 app:
📱 Apple: https://t.co/0mekn2WR9f
📱 Android: https://t.co/UaWJeK4W3w pic.twitter.com/ltC757uQif

— Arizona DOT (@ArizonaDOT) December 1, 2024

The northbound lanes were unaffected by the vehicle fire.

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