Contributed Photo/Courtesy ADOT: A snowplow clears the road.
PHOENIX – The following highways are closed due to winter weather, according to the Arizona Department of Transportation.
- Interstate 40 westbound in Williams (milepost 161)
- US 191 in both directions (mileposts 225-252 in northern Greenlee County)
- State Route 64 east of the Grand Canyon National Park (mileposts 242-276)
Drivers who choose to travel when winter driving conditions are present should be prepared to spend extended time on the road in winter conditions. Drivers are advised to check with the National Weather Service for current weather conditions and forecasts and plan their travel accordingly.
Interstate travelers looking to pass through Arizona are encouraged to use southern routes, including I-10 and I-8, for travel.
ADOT snowplows are working around the clock in affected areas. Motorists are reminded not to tailgate a snowplow – leave four car lengths between the snowplow and your vehicle – and do not pass a snowplow. Let the snowplow clear the roadway of snow and ice, allowing for safer travel for everyone.
Motorists who choose to travel during the winter storm should pack an emergency kit before traveling. A full list of items to pack in a winter emergency kit is available at azdot.gov/KnowSnow.
Real-time highway conditions are available on ADOT’s Arizona Traveler Information site at az511.gov, by downloading the AZ511 app, or by calling 511.
