Paulden, Arizona – State Route 89’s southbound lane near Paulden is closed due to a crash, disrupting overnight travel north of the community.
According to the Arizona Department of Transportation, the closure is in place near milepost 340, about five miles north of Paulden. The agency reported the incident at 11:58 a.m. Saturday and confirmed the southbound lane remains closed as of Saturday evening.
Motorists traveling south on SR 89 should expect delays and use alternate routes. ADOT stated there is no estimated time to reopen the southbound lane. The northbound lane remains open and unaffected.
The closure is positioned between Ash Fork and Chino Valley along a key connector route frequently used by regional commuters and commercial traffic moving between Interstate 40 and Prescott-area communities.
Drivers planning overnight travel through Yavapai County are advised to check conditions before departure and allow additional travel time. Young drivers and weekend travelers heading toward Prescott or Chino Valley may encounter detours or congestion.
No additional details about the crash or injuries have been released. ADOT has not provided information on vehicles involved.
This is an active traffic situation and updates will be issued as they become available.
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