We still have a couple of days, so this may all work out, but there is talk in the news about the possible closure of I-17 if the smoke gets too thick, or if the fire crews need it. For those of us closer to the west side of town, there is 99th ave to Carefree hwy, about a tenth of a mile west to New River Road. This takes you into New River, but not necessarily past the problem. Another alternative is up through Wickenburg to 89 into Prescott the "back way". Won't save you any time, but it'll get you there...Unless that part of the state burns down too. It's pretty cruel that we get some clear skies this close to the monsoons, and this happens. Cruel indeed. Thad -- See message header for info on list archives or unsubscribing, and please send personal replies to the author, not the list.