Construction set to begin on wildlife crossing over I-17 south of Flagstaff
Wildlife south of Flagstaff is ready to access safely across Interstate 17 as state transport officials prepare to begin construction of wildlife across the busy highway. The project represents an effort to reconnect the habitat of animals such as deer and spatulas, while reducing the risk of driver wildlife collisions. The Arizona Department of Transport […]
New wildlife overpass to be built south of Flagstaff on I-17
Phoenix – Work is set to begin this month on a wildlife overpass south of Flagstaff on Interstate 17. According to Tuesday’s announcement From the Arizona Department of Transport. A new wildlife overpass in northern Arizona is located north of the Milepost on Willard Springs Road. The range of the two bridges, supported by steel […]
Arizona Winter Weather Advisory: Snow Showers Impact Flagstaff’s I-17 Corridor Today
Winter weather advisory -advertisement- FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. – Snow continues to fall across northern Arizona, and areas near Flagstaff are under a winter weather warning until midnight tonight. Drivers along I-17 and I-40 should prepare for hazardous conditions as heavy snow accumulates. The National Weather Service says snow showers will intensify this afternoon and taper off […]
Arizona Braces for Snowstorm: Heavy Snow Expected Along I-17 Corridor Starting Monday
Snowstorm -advertisement- Flag staff, Arizona -A large winter storm has arrived in northern Arizona on Monday morning, and snowfall is expected. Residents need to be in particular on the confusion and slippery roads along the Ichido Expressway 17 or the West Mogolon Rim. The National Meteorological Bureau warns that 2-6 inch snow will be piled […]
Crash closes I-17 northbound near Sedona
All northbound lanes are closed near Manns Park. PHOENIX — Northbound lanes of Interstate 17 were temporarily closed Saturday after a crash near Munds Park, according to the Arizona Department of Transportation. All lanes have since reopened. Authorities said the accident happened at milepost 308, about eight miles north of the exit for State Highway […]
Flagstaff schools closed, I-17 impacted as winter storm drops snow
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. — A winter storm closed schools and high country roads in Flagstaff on Friday. The Flagstaff Unified School District announced early Friday morning that classes, after-school activities and school lunch services were canceled on Feb. 2 due to inclement weather. Snow conditions also closed northbound Interstate 17 near Mann's Park. Arizona Department of […]
Cottonwood police and DPS pursuit sexual assault suspect across Verde Valley, ending with arrest on I-17
Over the past week, the Cottonwood Police Department has been investigating a crime involving a suspect who allegedly sexually assaulted a young family member over the course of four to five years. Cottonwood Police have not released the suspect’s name. On Friday, July 7, the suspect walked out of his home while detectives were completing […]
ADOT 5-year plan approved includes widening of parts of I-17, I-10
Tucson, Arizona (KGUN) — If you’re a frustrated driver, there are a few things you can look forward to. It’s a five-year plan that ADOT just approved. The Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) has approved $571 million over five years for projects such as highway expansion and interchange improvements across the state. One of the […]
DPS find fentanyl pills hidden inside beer boxes on I-17
Yavapai County, Arizona — A suspected fentanyl pill weighing more than 50 pounds en route to Denver was intercepted Monday by state troopers during a traffic stop on Interstate 17. A Toyota Camry driving north on the highway was stopped by a police officer near Anthem due to an equipment violation. DPS pursued the getaway […]
I-17 pavement improvement project starts again south of Flagstaff
Flagstaff – After a winter weather hiatus, a project to resurface and other improvements along southbound Interstate 17 south of Flagstaff resumed today (April 24) Lane restriction has started. According to the Arizona Department of Transportation, pavement improvement work is underway over the next few months, so drivers should expect lane restrictions in some areas. […]
