October 04, 2018 – PHOENIX – US 89 is closed roughly midway between Flagstaff and Page because heavy rains damaged a section of the highway, according to the Arizona Department of Transportation. Northbound lanes are closed at Cameron (milepost 467) and southbound lanes are closed at US 160 (near milepost 481).
An extended closure is expected to repair the road. The alternate routes to get around the closure will add about 190 miles to a motorist’s trip. Those routes are Interstate 40, State route 87, State Route 264 and US 160.
Motorists should avoid taking local roads, as they may be unpaved or affected by flooding.
Real-time highway conditions are available on ADOT’s Arizona Traveler Information site at az511.gov, by calling 511 and through ADOT’s Twitter feed, @ArizonaDOT. When a freeway closure or other major traffic event occurs, our free app available at ADOTAlerts.com will send critical information directly to app users in affected areas – where possible, in advance of alternate routes.
Source: ADOT