BLACK CANYON CITY, Ariz. — A crash on Interstate 17 in Black Canyon City caused huge delays in traffic Saturday morning.
The Arizona Department of Transportation said a crash on I-17 at Rock Springs blocked the northbound left lane for over 45 minutes.
This caused traffic in the northbound lanes to be backed up for over 10 miles from Black Canyon City to Anthem, ADOT said. Traffic has since eased up as of Saturday afternoon.
The southbound lanes are not experiencing any delays.
ADOT encourages drivers to travel with an emergency kit for unexpected delays.
This is a developing story. Stay with 12 News for updates.
RELATED: 'Our life for the past two years': An inside look at replacing nearly all the Valley's freeways
Up to Speed
Catch up on the latest news and stories on the 12 News YouTube channel. Subscribe today.
The Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) offers driving tips to help keep people safe on the road.
"There’s always room for improvement when it comes to road safety," the department said on its website.
ADOT's suggestions include:
- Don’t speed or drive aggressively
- Never drive while under the influence of substances
- Avoid distractions while driving
- Wear your seatbelt and make sure all passengers are doing the same
- When an emergency vehicle is on the side of the road, move over
- Stay extra aware in work zones
- Be prepared for weather conditions that make driving dangerous
"Real-time highway conditions are available on ADOT’s Arizona Traveler Information site at az511.gov, by calling 511, downloading the AZ 511 app and through ADOT’s Twitter feed, @ArizonaDOT," the department said.
