COCONINO COUNTY, Ariz. — Several Arizona highways have closed due to an intense winter storm passing through the state.
The Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) discourages drivers in certain areas from traveling until the extreme weather ends.
Due to high winds, falling temperatures and blowing snow, highways in northern Arizona are expected to remain closed overnight, ADOT said.
Here are the latest closures as of Friday morning, according to ADOT:
- I-40 eastbound from US 93 to Flagstaff (MP 72-196)
- SR 87 between Winslow and Payson (MP 342-290)
- SR 260 eastbound between McNary and Greer (MP 360-385)
- SR 273 between SR 260 and Sunrise Park (MP 377-383)
- US 180 north of Snowbowl (MP 236-248)
- SR 64 near the Grand Canyon (MP 240-264)
- US 191 South of Alpine (MP 188-252)
Drivers who travel on other roadways should be prepared to spend extra time on the road due to extreme weather conditions, ADOT said.
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