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Yahoo
13-06-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Brush fire closes parts of State Route 87 between Fountain Hills, Payson
Portions of State Route 87 near Fountain Hills were closed due to a brush fire near milepost 199. The Arizona Department of Transportation said SR 87 southbound was reopened at the SR 188 junction as of 1:48 p.m., June 13. There is a left lane closure at milepost 234 on the southbound side, south of Payson. The northbound side was closed at Bush Highway milepost 199, near Fountain Hills. As of noon on June 13, ADOT did not give an estimated time of reopening the highway. ADOT advised motorists to expect delays and seek an alternative route. For real-time highway conditions, motorists can visit AZ 511, download the AZ511 app, or call 511. This article originally appeared on Arizona Republic: Brush fire closes portions of SR 87 near Fountain Hills
Yahoo
06-06-2025
- Yahoo
Parts of I-17, Loop 101 closed for weekend roadwork
Not only did metro Phoenix get a break from 100-degree temperatures during the first week of June, but Valley drivers were also expected to encounter few freeway restrictions over the first weekend of the month. Planned closures and lane restrictions for freeway improvement projects in the Phoenix area were limited for the weekend of June 6 through 9. Construction work was confined to portions of Interstate 17 and Loop 101. According to the Arizona Department of Transportation, drivers should allow extra travel time and plan on using detour routes as needed when weekend restrictions are in place. ADOT said schedules were subject to change due to weather and other factors. The north- and southbound I-17 ramps to westbound Loop 101 (Agua Fria Freeway) were scheduled to close beginning at 10 p.m. Friday, June 6, until 5 a.m. on Monday, June 9. ADOT said the closures were for bridge work as part of the Loop 101 widening project. The westbound Loop 101 right lane will be closed near 31st Avenue, which will be closed in both directions at Loop 101. Northbound I-17 detour: Exit at Rose Garden Lane. Southbound I-17 detour: Exit at Deer Valley Road before traveling west to southbound 27th Avenue to access westbound Loop 101. Westbound Loop 101 would be narrowed to two lanes overnight, from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m., near 51st Avenue on Sunday through Thursday nights, June 8 through 12. The westbound Loop 101 on-ramp at 35th Avenue and off-ramp at 51st Avenue are closed for several weeks for reconstruction. ADOT offers several options for checking whether roads are clear: The Arizona Traveler Information site at allows travelers to map routes and see closures affecting travel time. The AZ511 app for Apple and Android mobile devices is a smartphone-friendly version of the Arizona Traveler Information site. Within Arizona, dialing 511 calls the Arizona Traveler Information line, which offers traffic reports. Just say the route you're driving and the automated system will respond with traffic delay information. If 511 doesn't work from a cell phone, dial 1-888-411-ROAD (7623). If you're outside the U.S., dial 1-520-200-0105. ADOT provides updates on highway conditions via its X feed @ArizonaDOT. This article originally appeared on Arizona Republic: Minimal weekend freeway closures and restrictions in metro Phoenix
Yahoo
03-06-2025
- General
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Portion of eastbound I-10 near Van Buren Street blocked for 'law enforcement situation'
Commuters on their way to work may encounter a traffic backup. The left lanes of eastbound Interstate 10 near Van Buren Street were blocked due to a "law enforcement situation," the Arizona Department of Transportation said. ADOT posted on X, formerly known as Twitter, about the blockage just after 6 a.m. The Arizona Department of Public Safety confirmed they were at the scene. "It is an active investigation with limited information," DPS told The Arizona Republic in an email. There was no estimated time for the lanes to reopen. Motorists can check the AZ511 app or call 511 to see real-time highway conditions. This is a developing story. Check back on for more details. This article originally appeared on Arizona Republic: Eastbound I-10 and Van Buren Street closure due to police situation
Yahoo
30-05-2025
- Climate
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Portions of several freeways in metro Phoenix will close this weekend: What to know
A few closures and lane restrictions were scheduled for the weekend due to improvement projects along parts of Phoenix-area freeways, according to the Arizona Department of Transportation. The right lanes of the east and westbound Loop 101 (Agua Fria Freeway) will be closed near 51st Avenue all weekend while the westbound Loop 202 was scheduled to be closed May 31 between Gilbert and Cooper roads. The northbound Loop 101 (Price Freeway) ramp to westbound Loop 202 (Red Mountain Freeway) was expected to be closed overnight June 1 to June 2. Drivers should allow extra travel time and plan on using detours as needed, ADOT said. Schedules were subject to change due to inclement weather or other factors, ADOT said. Motorists can check the AZ511 app or call 511 to see real-time highway conditions. Here's what you need to know about traffic closures from May 30 through June 2. The right lanes near 51st Avenue will be closed 10 p.m. May 30 to 5 a.m. June 2 for bridge work, ADOT confirmed. Plan for 51st Avenue to be closed in both directions at Loop 101. Detours: Consider using other nearby cross streets including 35th or 59th avenues. Westbound Loop 202 will be closed between Gilbert and Cooper roads from 5 a.m. to 5 p.m. May 31 for work on a widening project, ADOT said. Westbound Loop 202 on-ramps at Santan Village Parkway, Val Vista Drive and Lindsay Road will be closed, along with the westbound Loop 202 frontage road between Lindsay and Gilbert roads. The eastbound Loop 202 HOV lane will additionally be closed between Cooper and Gilbert roads, ADOT confirmed. Detours: Consider using westbound Pecos or Germann roads to travel beyond the closure or taking westbound U.S. 60 (Superstition Freeway). The northbound Loop 101 ramp to westbound Loop 202 will be closed overnight from 9 p.m. June 1 to 4 a.m. June 2 for pavement maintenance, according to ADOT. Detours: Drivers can consider traveling onto eastbound Loop 202 and exiting at Dobson Road before turning to enter westbound Loop 202. This article originally appeared on Arizona Republic: Phoenix area freeways affected by closures this weekend: What to know
Yahoo
15-05-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
What to know about the Greer Fire in eastern Arizona that has consumed 7,052 acres
A wind-driven fire that started on the west side of Country Road 1120 in Greer May 13 has grown to over 7,000 acres, according to InciWeb, a federal wildlife tracker. The blaze continued to be fueled by high winds and drought-stricken fuels along with terrain challenges, the Arizona Department of Forestry and Fire Management said in a Facebook post. A "go" status was set residents south of State Route 260 and west of River Road, InciWeb said. All Eagar residents south of SR 260 between River Road and the SR 260/State Route 180 junction were in "set status." More than 400 personnel were assigned to fight the fire including hotshot crews, hand crews, two state task forces of engines, local cooperator engines, water tenders, and dozers, the forestry department said. Here's the latest information that evacuees need to know. State Route 260 was closed in both directions between milepost 380 and milepost 394 near Greer, according to the Arizona Department of Transportation. State Route 261 is closed from State Route 260 to the point of Pine Mountain, ADOT said. There was no estimated time for reopening these highways. For real time traffic updates, drivers can visit AZ 511, download the AZ 511 mobile app or call 511. Mandatory "go" evacuations were issued for residents south of SR 260 and west of River Road. A "set" notification was initiated for all Eagar residents south of SR 260 and between River Road and the SR 260/180 junction. Residents were advised to be prepared to evacuate if necessary, according to a Facebook post by the Arizona Department of Forestry and Fire Management. A shelter was opened at the Apache County Fairgrounds in St. Johns. The fairgrounds have the capacity to house small and large animals. The Alpine Community has opened a shelter at a Community Center in Alpine. Cots, blankets and food were available for those who had been evacuated, according to Apache County Office of Emergency Management's website. The Arizona Department of Environmental Quality has activated a wildfire smoke forecast for the Greer Fire. The ADEQ said Eagar and Springville residents could expect light to moderate impacts from wildfire smoke dispersing to the northeast. The ADEQ added that light overnight smoke should impact areas adjacent to the fire site, and smoke will disperse to the east or northeast in the afternoon of May 15. This article originally appeared on Arizona Republic: Greer Fire in eastern Arizona has now burned over 7,052 acres
