7/3/2009 9:52:00 PM
Rooster crossing I-17 delays traffic
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The Daily Courier
DPS officials said Friday that motorists leaving Phoenix and Tucson for northern Arizona recreation areas found unusually heavy traffic on all roads heading north.
Officials urged motorists to plan on heavy traffic and greatly increased traffic times.
On Friday at around 11 a.m., traffic backed up on northbound Interstate 17 in part because a rooster was trying to cross the northbound lanes of I-17 near Carefree Highway. DPS units were finally able to conduct a traffic break and retrieve the rooster, officials said in a press release.
Officials said the rooster was not hurt; however, traffic backed up from the Carefree Highway to the north stack or junction of State Route 101.
Traffic on State Route 87 north into the Payson area also was heavy Friday with one collision just outside of Payson.
DPS recommends motorists carry plenty of water, some food and a first aid kit.
Anyone who has a flat tire or mechanical problem should pull off the road as far as possible.
DPS will try to help motorists, but with a greater volume of calls on a holiday weekend, it may take a long time to respond, officials said.
DPS officers do not carry gas cans or extra fuel, nor do they carry tools for roadside repairs.
In addition, DPS will be out in force looking for impaired drivers this weekend, the press release said.
DPS officials said people can visit www.az511.com and www.nws.noaa.gov for the latest updates on road and weather conditions.
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Posted: Monday, July 06, 2009
Article comment by:
pepe le'pu
the rooster crossed the road to prove to the skunk it can be done
Posted: Saturday, July 04, 2009
Article comment by:
Dr Seuss
Did the rooster cross the road?
Did he cross it with a toad?
Yes! The rooster crossed the road,
But why it crossed, Ive not been told!
All I know is he put my vacation plans on hold!!
FOR TWO HOURS!!!!!
Posted: Saturday, July 04, 2009
Article comment by:
Henrietta H.
Because the chicken crossed the road!
Posted: Saturday, July 04, 2009
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Smarten Up it was just a boid!
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Posted: Saturday, July 04, 2009
Article comment by:
Jay
I agree this is idiocy because we like to kill bears but not roosters.
Posted: Saturday, July 04, 2009
Article comment by:
Dan
Why did the rooster cross the road......
Posted: Saturday, July 04, 2009
Article comment by:
tired
I see!! Save a rooster but kill the bears! Got it!!!
Posted: Saturday, July 04, 2009
Article comment by:
G. S.
Guess he just wanted to get to the other side?
Posted: Saturday, July 04, 2009
Article comment by:
The Obvious Question
Why did the rooster cross the road?
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