SR 89-A

Residents and tourists in northern Arizona tried to return to business as usual after evacuation orders triggered by rain and flooding were lifted Thursday morning.

Construction activities are expected to resume in spring 2023.

The Arizona Department of Transportation next week will continue full overnight closures of State Route 89A through Oak Creek Canyon as they continue to improve the highway.

Several road projects are planned along U.S. Route 89A through Oak Creek Canyon. ADOT says the work will begin this spring and run into 2023.

The Arizona Department of Transportation is advising drivers to plan for daytime lane closures next week on State Route 89A in Jerome and overnight lane restrictions on sections of Interstate 17 from Anthem to Sunset Point.

Authorities have confirmed the driver of a car that flew off the road, crashed and rolled down an embankment on State Route 89-A in Jerome is expected to…