ADOT crews reopen another five miles of SR 89A in Oak Creek Canyon

SEDONA – An additional five miles of State Route 89A in Oak Creek have reopened to traffic as Arizona Department of Transportation crews continue their efforts to repair portions of the highway damaged by recent flooding. 

Drivers should obey all traffic laws and exercise caution as repair efforts continue. Concrete barriers are present alongside sections of the highway and temporary traffic signals are in place to manage traffic flow through one damaged area north of Junipine Resort. Parking along the highway is strictly prohibited. 

The extended repair work means that public access has been restored to homes and businesses beyond the original closure point at Slide Rock State Park. The highway remains closed from approximately milepost 387 just south of the Pine Flats Campground, which remains inaccessible, to the Oak Creek Vista scenic overlook at milepost 390.

This 3.5-mile section of State Route 89A was severely damaged when floodwaters caused drainages to overtop the road, undermining parts of the roadway, exposing guardrail supports and damaging pavement. An extended closure is expected as the damage will require significant reconstruction efforts. There is no estimated time for completion and travel between Sedona and Flagstaff is restricted to State Route 179 and Interstate 17. 

For users of the water refill station at Harding Springs, it is currently inoperable due to storm damage. Contact the U.S. Forest Service Red Rock Ranger Station for more information. 

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.