Southbound Interstate 17 closes after Monday’s storms in Phoenix

PHOENIX — Interstate 17 in Phoenix closed Monday night in both directions for storm-related reasons, traffic officials said.

Northbound I-17 closed at Dunlap Avenue and southbound I-17 closed at Peoria Avenue as a precaution due to the weather affecting Valley Metro’s light-rail project at the freeway, the Arizona Department of Traffic announced in a press release just before 8 pm

The northbound lanes opened back up before 10pm

There is no estimated time for the rest of the freeway to reopen, according to the release.

Both directions of I-17 remain closed at Peoria Avenue (southbound) and Dunlap Avenue (northbound) in Phoenix. This is a precaution after today’s storm affected Valley Metro’s light-rail project at the freeway. pic.twitter.com/NH172e1eIq

— Arizona DOT (@ArizonaDOT) October 4, 2022

ADOT advises motorists to seek alternate routes and expect delays.

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