ADOT announces winter closure dates for five state highways
Contributed Article/Courtesy ADOT
PHOENIX – With winter approaching, the Arizona Department of Transportation is preparing to close five high-country highway segments for the season as snow and icy conditions become more likely.
The annual closures help address the challenges of maintaining and safely operating these routes during winter. Drivers planning trips to Arizona’s higher elevations should be aware of the following scheduled closures:
- State Route 473 between State Route 260 and Hawley Lake – November 12.
- State Route 366 (Swift Trail) on Mount Graham – November 15. The closure begins a half-mile past the Coronado National Forest’s Shannon Campground, at the end of the pavement.
- State Route 67 south of US 89A between Jacob Lake and the North Rim of the Grand Canyon National Park – December 7.
- State Route 261 between Eagar and Big Lake – December 31.
- State Route 273 between Sunrise Park and Big Lake – December 31.
An earlier snowfall or other extreme weather could cause highways to close earlier than planned. Tips for traveling in areas with snow are available at azdot.gov/KnowSnow.
