A sinkhole in the roadway that closed State Route 89A at the Oak Creek Canyon switchbacks has been filled in and the road will be partially reopened today, according to the Arizona Department of Transportation.

The highway was closed in both directions between mileposts 387-390, north of Sedona. Motorists can use Interstate 17 as an alternate route.

“The actual sinkhole is located at approximately milepost 287, below the switchbacks,” according to Sedona City Manager Tim Ernster.

According to ADOT, the site was in the northbound lane near the Sterling Springs Fish Hatchery.

The closure is expected to be in place for several days. ADOT engineers examined the site and then instructed crews to excavated and filled the sinkhole with a special type of liquid concrete-cement mix. Crews repaved the site when the material was ready.

Both directions of traffic will be guided through the area with assistance from a flagger until the northbound lane is fully reopened.

For the most current information about highway closures and restrictions statewide, visit ADOT’s Travel Information Site at www.az511.gov, follow ADOT on Twitter (@ArizonaDOT) or call 5-1-1.