U.S. 191 North closed in Morenci area

File Photo By Walt Mares: U.S. 191 North has been closed due to a crash roughly three miles north of Morenci.

Update: The Highway was reopened shortly after 5 a.m., Thursday.

Contributed Article/Courtesy ADOT

MORENCI – U.S. 191 North is closed in both directions in the Morenci area, according to the Arizona Department of Transportation.

The closure is due to a crash at milepost 171, three miles north of Morenci. Motorists are advised to expect delays and seek alternate routes. There is no estimated time to reopen the road.

Real-time highway conditions are available at az511.gov.