PHOENIX — Here's a breakdown of the current closures and detours drivers will find on Valley roads this weekend.
- Due to the holiday weekend, ADOT is not scheduling any full highway closures through early Tuesday. However, when traveling please be mindful of existing work zones: Southbound I-17 narrowed to one lane in a few separate areas between Flagstaff and the Sedona Turnoff (Hwy 179) for an ongoing pavement improvement project. Allow extra travel time for southbound travel, including Monday afternoon; SR 89A north of Sedona (Oak Creek Canyon) restricted in the "Switchbacks" area with traffic alternating one direction at a time. Expect delays, especially during busy travel times over the holiday weekend.
- The busiest times for state highway travel over the holiday weekend are expected to be Friday afternoon into the early evening hours for "gateway travel," as well as Monday afternoon when many travelers will return home. Interstate 17 and State Route 87 are usually among the busiest highways over Labor Day weekend.
- Be ready for unscheduled highway closures due to disabled vehicles, accidents, or other incidents. Stay alert and bring along essential items in case of a stop in traffic.
- Motorists should pack extra drinking water and other items including a first aid kit, flashlight, extra batteries, a fully charged cell phone and charger, snacks, baby diapers if necessary and a small tool kit.
- Allow extra time for existing work zones mentioned above.
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