Flood RecoverySaturday, November 7
SR 89A reopens between Sedona and Slide Rock, but the rest stays closed indefinitely
The Good Day Flagstaff team
If you're planning a drive between Flagstaff and Sedona, the scenic route is still shut. The Arizona Department of Transportation said Friday that SR 89A is open from the Owenby Way roundabout in Sedona to Slide Rock State Park.
Crews have been working since flooding undermined sections of the highway on Sun., Nov. 1. ADOT says there's no estimated reopening date for the full route.
Only one stretch of SR 89A has reopened
| Stretch | Status |
|---|---|
| Owenby Way to Slide Rock | Open |
| North of Slide Rock to Oak Creek Vista | Closed indefinitely |
| Flagstaff to Oak Creek Vista | Reachable from Flagstaff |
Source: AZ Family
- Detour: State Route 179 and Interstate 17
- Live conditions: az511.gov, the AZ511 app or 511
- Sedona evacuation zones on Nov. 1: eight, nine and 10
We suggest checking az511.gov before you head out. The Sedona evacuations came after flash flooding in Oak Creek Canyon, with orders issued at 7:45 a.m. on Nov. 1.
SR 89A went from flood closure to partial reopening in five days
- Oct. 31National Weather Service in Flagstaff flags a possible overnight flood risk.
- Nov. 1Oak Creek rises above flood stage and SR 89A closes.
- Nov. 5ADOT crews begin repairs to flood-damaged sections.
- Nov. 6SR 89A reopens between Owenby Way and Slide Rock State Park.
Sources: AZ Family, Signals AZ -, USA TODAY
Sources: AZ Family, Signals AZ -, USA TODAY