Collapse of Highway 89 declared an emrgency

Arizona’s Governor issued a Declaration of Emergency in response to the recent collapse of a portion of U.S. Highway 89, near Page, Arizona. The Declaration will assist the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) with seeking reimbursement from the Federal Highway Administration for necessary repairs to the roadway.

The collapse occurred on February 20, 2013. As a result, ADOT has closed the highway indefinitely northbound and southbound at milepost 526, between Page and U.S. Route 89A. ADOT has already begun preliminary work to repair the damaged section of road, but it is unknown how long the highway will be closed.

Until repairs are completed, safe detour routes have been established at U.S. Route 89A, U.S. Route 160 and State Route 98.

The severity of the road damage and anticipated cost of repairs will require the assistance of the Federal Highway Administration. The Governor’s Declaration of Emergency will assist the State in receiving federal reimbursement for expenses incurred while repairing the roadway.