Highlights
- Northbound State Route 87 is fully closed due to a brush fire at milepost 223, near the SR 188 junction.
- No estimated reopening time has been given; ADOT advises motorists to seek an alternate route.
- Southbound lanes on SR 87 are unaffected by the closure.
ROAD CLOSURE: A brush fire has forced the closure of northbound State Route 87 at milepost 223, near the junction with State Route 188, according to an ADOT public alert posted on AZ511.
The Arizona Department of Transportation has given no estimated time to reopen the northbound lanes. Motorists are advised to expect delays and seek an alternate route. Southbound lanes on SR 87 are unaffected.
Check AZ511.gov for live updates as conditions change.
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- az511.gov retrieved 02/07/2026 21:13
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