Daily Archives: August 31, 2015

Overnight work continues on Interstate 17 south of Camp Verde

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Overnight work on Interstate 17 continues in both directions as part of a repaving project on a 12-mile segment between State Route 169 and the Middle Verde Road traffic interchange just south of Camp Verde (mileposts 279 to 291).

Crews are working this week on the barrier at the Middle Verde traffic interchange above I-17 and the roadway will be narrowed to one lane through the work zone between mileposts 289 and 290.

Intermittent shoulder closures are expected for miscellaneous work. Minimal delays are expected. Work hours are Monday through Thursday between 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. each night.

This $7.5 million project consists of the removal of a layer of the existing pavement, repaving the roadway, bridge work and shoulder improvements. Work is expected to be complete by the end of September.

The work zone will be clearly marked by temporary barricades and signage. ADOT advises drivers to allow additional time to reach their destinations and to proceed through the work zone with caution, comply with the reduced speed limit, and be alert for construction equipment and personnel.

Hoax call at Flagstaff School

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FLAGSTAFF — On Monday, August 31, 2015 at approximately 09:36 hrs. Marshall Elementary School at 850 N. Bonito received a computer generated threat. The threat referenced a bomb in the school. Staff and Flagstaff Police Officers responded.

Procedures and protocols for the threat of this nature were followed.

Surrounding schools were notified and decisions were made by each school as to their activities. The resulting search of the school and surrounding area resulted in no suspicious items. This incident will be defined as a Hoax call, and will remain under investigation and further information will be forthcoming.