Cars sit in the median at 9:17 a.m., after a crash Friday morning.
[ADOT]
UPDATE 9:20 a.m. – Both lanes appear to have been reopened. Five cars appear to be parked in the median.

UPDATE 9:15 a.m. – The right lane has been reopened, according to an ADOT spokesperson.

ORIGINAL 9:05 a.m. – A crash on State Route 347 blocked parts of both northbound lanes this morning.

The northbound two lanes, just north of West Riggs Road, were blocked at 8:45 a.m., according to the Arizona Department of Transportation.

“Traffic is getting by on the right shoulder,” an ADOT spokesperson said.

Injuries are unknown at this time.

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This is a breaking story and InMaricopa will provide more information as it becomes available.

Brian Petersheim Jr., Reporter
Brian became part of the InMaricopa team in October 2020, starting as a multimedia intern with a focus on various multimedia tasks. His responsibilities included file organization and capturing photos of events and incidents. After graduating from Maricopa High School in the class of 2021, his internship seamlessly transitioned into a full-fledged job. Initially serving as a dedicated photographer, Brian's role evolved in October 2021 when he took on a new beat as a writer. He is currently pursuing his studies at the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication. Brian's primary focus lies in covering public safety-related stories. In his free time, Brian finds joy in spending quality time with his family and embarking on adventures to explore the landscapes around him.