The highway had been closed for the last two weeks due to the White Sage and Dragon Bravo fires in northern Arizona.
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. — US Route 89A in northern Arizona has reopened after being closed for the last two weeks due to two wildfires burning in the surrounding area.
The Arizona Department of Transportation said on July 24 that the highway had opened up to traffic in both directions, but the agency cautioned drivers to be aware of the crews still working in the area to control the White Sage and Dragon Bravo fires.
The highway is used to access the North Rim of Grand Canyon National Park. Park officials said the developed area of the North Rim remains closed to visitors.
More than 70 structures on the North Rim have been destroyed by the recent wildfires.
As of July 24, the White Sage Fire has burned about 58,980 acres and is 75% contained. The Dragon Bravo Fire has burned an estimated 23,082 acres and is about 26% contained.
ADOT said southbound Arizona State Route 67 is closed south of Jacob Lake.
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