I-17

Highway closures likely during winter storm starting late Thursday

11/27/2019 - 12:56 pm
winter weather, snow, I-17, ADOT, Interstate 40, US 93, SR 179, Winslow, Flagstaff, Sedona, Yavapai County, Highway Closure

If needed for safety, parts of I-40, I-17, other routes will close until snow abates

With a major winter storm forecast to create “very difficult to impossible” driving conditions in the high country from late Thursday until Friday morning, the Arizona Department of Transportation will close affected highways for safety until snowfall abates and roadways are safe for travel.

Wildfire near Turkey Butte to improve safety, forest health

8/13/2019 - 12:39 pm
wildfire, Oak Creek Canyon, Sedona, Flagstaff, State Route 89A, smoke, Verde Valley, lightning, Turkey Butte, I-17, Saber Fire
The Saber Fire, a lightning-caused wildfire south of Turkey Butte lookout, is being allowed to burn and fulfill its natural role consuming forest fuels while firefighters keep it in check.
 

Travelers should prepare for late-season winter storm in northern Arizona: Slow down and delay travel if possible

5/22/2019 - 1:29 pm
State Route 89A, winter weather, Interstate 40, Know Snow, I-17, winter storm, ADOT

Drivers should expect potentially hazardous driving conditions in higher elevations of northern Arizona as a late-season winter storm is expected to bring rain and snow to parts of the state through Thursday morning, according to the Arizona Department of Transportation.

Prescribed burns scheduled near Flagstaff this week

11/13/2018 - 11:03 am
prescribed burn, Coconino National Forest, Flagstaff, Kachina Village, smoke, Mountainaire, I-17, Kendrick Park, Timberline

Fire managers will be conducting prescribed burns near Flagstaff this week, beginning today, in strategic areas to help reduce the risk of severe wildfires around communities and important infrastructure.

Today (Nov. 13)

As another winter storm arrives, safest option is waiting out

2/27/2018 - 11:59 am
Arizona Department of Transportation, Flagstaff, Verde Valley, winter weather, snow, I-17, transportation

With another snowstorm forecast Tuesday afternoon in Arizona’s high country, keep in mind that the safest option while snow falls is delaying travel until Arizona Department of Transportation snowplows have had time to clear state highways.

A highway can close suddenly due to crashes and fast-accumulating snow. During recent snowstorms, northbound Interstate 17 climbing out of the Verde Valley toward Flagstaff and a steep section of eastbound Interstate 40 at Ash Fork Hill, just west of Williams, have closed temporarily as conditions deteriorated.

Verde Ranger District plans pile burning Jan. 30 - Feb. 2

1/29/2018 - 9:07 am
prescribed burn, wildfire, smoke, Verde Ranger District, I-17, Highway 169, Cienega Piles

Verde Ranger District fire managers plan to continue fuels treatments east of the junction of Highway 169 and I-17 starting Tuesday, January 30th  through Friday, February 2nd; weather conditions permitting.    Benefits from these treatment help to reduce hazardous fuels adjacent to the wildland urban interface and increase ecosystem and community resilience.  

Traffic backed up on I-17 southbound near Sunset Point due to brush fire

9/16/2017 - 3:24 pm
Payson, I-17, transportation, brush fire, Bumble Bee Road, Badger Springs Road

A brush fire burning in the median on Interstate 17 at milepost 249 is causing extensive southbound delays, according to the Arizona Department of Transportation.

Traffic is backed up about 7 miles from Bumble Bee Road to Badger Springs Road. Motorists should consider taking an alternate route, including State Route 260 through Camp Verde to SR 87 through Payson.

Bulldozers continue to create contingency firelines north of the Goodwin Fire

7/01/2017 - 11:13 am
wildfire, Prescott, Mayer, I-17, AZDEMA, AZEIN, Dewey, Goodwin, Hotshots SR 69

There will no longer be an evening update released starting this evening.

 

Location: Bradshaw Ranger District of Prescott National Forest; 14 miles south of Prescott, AZ (T12N R1W, S28)

Start date: June 24, 2017, 4:00 p.m.

Size: Approximately 25,714 acres

Percent Contained: 44%

Cause: Under Investigation

Resources Assigned: Approximately 1,222 personnel

SR 69 reopens between I-17 and SR 169

6/30/2017 - 5:58 am
wildfire, smoke, Prescott, Mayer, I-17, AZDEMA, AZEIN, SR 169, SR 69

PHOENIX – State Route 69 has reopened between Cordes Junction at Interstate 17 and SR 69 near Prescott, according to the Arizona Department of Transportation. The highway had been closed because of the Goodwin Fire near Mayer.

Drivers should use extra caution in the area because of continuing firefighting operations and smoke.