The northbound lanes of Interstate 17 are closed near Bumble Bee in Maricopa County due to a brush fire at milepost 260. The closure was reported early Saturday morning. No estimated reopening time has been provided.
Motorists traveling northbound on I-17 should expect significant delays and seek alternate routes. The Arizona Department of Transportation advises checking AZ511 for real-time updates on this closure. Drivers in the Phoenix metro area and surrounding regions may experience traffic impacts on major north-south corridors.
Source: ADOT 511 Traffic Alerts.
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- ADOT 511 Traffic Alerts retrieved 08/08/2026 01:45
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