Phoenix, AZ – Several popular Arizona mountain highways, including access to the Grand Canyon’s North Rim, are now officially closed for the winter, according to the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT).
State Route 67, the only road leading to the North Rim, has shut down for the season following Grand Canyon National Park’s closure of the North Rim area. ADOT said SR 473 between SR 260 and Hawley Lake in the White Mountains and SR 366 atop Mount Graham are also closed.
The agency added that two more routes will close by December 31:
- State Route 261 between Eagar and Big Lake
- State Route 273 between Sunrise Park and Big Lake
ADOT said these annual closures protect travelers during Arizona’s snow season and help reduce maintenance challenges in high-elevation regions. Once snowmelt begins in the spring, crews will clear remaining snow and reopen the routes for public travel.
Motorists are encouraged to check az511.gov or the ADOT Alerts app for the latest road conditions before traveling through northern or eastern Arizona.
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