Arizona interstate effected by brush fire

CORDES JUNCTION, Ariz. (AP) - Arizona transportation officials say part of a southbound stretch of Interstate 17 is closed due to a brush fire.

The Arizona Department of Transportation says the closure of the right southbound lane is about 20 miles south of Cordes Junction.

They’re warning drivers to expect heavy delays in the area and consider delaying travel south of the junction until the lane reopens.

Officials also reported that traffic was slow in northbound lanes in the area.