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Highway 87 Southbound All Lanes Now Open 08-01-2024
Sand Stone
Publication Type: News - 07/31/2024 - 21:33
For Immediate Release: July 31, 2024
Contact: ADOT Public Information Office
Southbound SR 87 reopens south of Payson
Future restrictions possible as crews continue to fight Sand Stone Fire
PHOENIX – Southbound State Route 87 has reopened south of Payson, according to the Arizona Department of Transportation.
Though southbound lanes have reopened, the Sand Stone Fire remains active near the highway and crews continue to address the fire. Motorists should pay attention and obey any signage or instructions when driving through this area.
Depending on fire activity and weather conditions, highway restrictions may again need to be implemented. Real-time highway conditions are available on ADOT’s Arizona Traveler Information site at az511.gov, the AZ511 app (download for Apple or Android devices) or by calling 511.
Southbound lanes of SR 87 had been closed at State Route 188 since Sunday afternoon because of the fire west of the highway.
Information on the Sand Stone Fire is available at inciweb.wildfire.gov (search for Sand Stone) and the Tonto National Forest Facebook page at facebook.com/TontoNationalForest/.
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