Highlights
- Northbound I-17 is fully closed near Bumble Bee, Arizona, due to a brush fire at milepost 260.
- The Arizona Department of Transportation issued the closure with no estimated time to reopen.
- ADOT advises motorists to expect delays and use an alternate route; live updates are at az511.gov.
ROAD CLOSURE: Northbound Interstate 17 is closed near Bumble Bee due to a brush fire at milepost 260, the Arizona Department of Transportation said in a public alert issued early Saturday.
ADOT has not provided an estimated time to reopen the northbound lanes. Motorists are advised to expect delays and seek an alternate route. No specific detour was identified in the alert.
Live traffic conditions and updates are available at az511.gov, by calling 511, or through the AZ 511 mobile app, according to ADOT's website.
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