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I‑17 construction, wildlife crossings and mapping errors have created visitor routing confusion, Flagstaff tourism officials say
Summary
Commissioners and staff discussed media coverage and visitor confusion stemming from I‑17 construction and wildlife crossings; staff said ADOT is aware that some mapping services still show closures and they are coordinating to correct information.
Discover Flagstaff staff and the commission discussed how ongoing construction and wildlife‑crossing work on Interstate 17 south of Flagstaff is affecting travel routing and visitor behavior. Staff said some mapping services persistently show I‑17 as closed, which has routed some visitors onto longer detours through Payson and other routes.
Why it matters: Misleading…
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