ST. GEORGE — Northbound travel near Littlefield, Arizona, was interrupted on Sunday afternoon by a crash near mile marker 16 on Interstate 15.

The Interstate 15’s northbound lanes are closed following a crash near milepost 16 near Littlefield, Ariz., Jan. 21, 2024 | Photo courtesy Austin Pulley Mitchell, St. George News

The Arizona Department of Transportation announced that both northbound lanes were closed at approximately 2:30 p.m.

Officials have not estimated when the road will reopen and suggest that travelers expect delays and seek alternate routes. Traffic in the southbound lanes on I-15 was unaffected by the incident.

“There is no estimated time to reopen the northbound lanes,” transportation officials stated in the alert.

The department posts updates about highway conditions on its Arizona Traveler Information website and app. Additionally, drivers can learn more by calling 511.

This is a developing story. St. George News will update this report as more information is released by authorities.

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