Interstate 17 is back open near Sunset Point after a car fire caused roads to close, the Arizona Department of Transportation said.
EXPECT DELAYS: I-17 northbound has >15 miles of slowing into the scene of a vehicle fire near Sunset Point. Backup is almost to New River. pic.twitter.com/IAoa50TUyW
— Arizona DOT (@ArizonaDOT) May 26, 2017
I-17 was shut down just north of Black Canyon City around 3 p.m. Friday due to the car fire near milepost 251.
The interstate has since reopened but the incident has caused 20 miles of traffic backup. Drivers should also expect delays due to holiday travelers.
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