PHOENIX — Southbound lanes of Interstate 17 have reopened after they were temporarily closed at Camelback Road for a police situation.
All traffic was being forced to exit prior to Camelback Road and find an alternate route.
The freeway reopened just before 1 p.m. after the situation was resolved by Phoenix PD and DPS.
A woman was treated for dehydration and was taken into custody.
UPDATE: I-17 southbound is now CLOSED at Camelback.
— Arizona DOT (@ArizonaDOT) May 28, 2024
All traffic must exit at or before Camelback Road. Expect delays and seek and alternate route.
There is no estimated time to reopen the highway. pic.twitter.com/hTi8SolRwF