Navigating the High Country: Essential Arizona Highway Closures and Travel Restrictions to Know Now

With winter approaching, the Arizona Department of Transportation is preparing to close five high-country highway segments for the season as snow and icy conditions become more likely. The annual closures help address the challenges of maintaining and safely operating these routes during the winter months. Drivers planning trips to Arizona’s higher elevations should be aware of the following scheduled closures: State Route 473 between State Route 260 and Hawley Lake – November 12. State Ro