WILLIAMS – Drivers traveling on the freeways and highways of northern Arizona need to be alert for the elk and deer populations in our area. With the dry weather, deer tend to move into populated areas in search of food and water.

If you are traveling from Williams to the camping areas out Perkinsville Road from Williams, watch out for the deer crossing the road in search of water and food. Deer have even been struck just on the east side of town by drivers traveling toward Flagstaff.

It is always a good idea to observe the speed limit, but now that deer are roaming about the safety of yourself and your family could be at risk if you hit a deer at high speed on a mountain road. This is particularly important at night.

Elk and deer often cross the section of Interstate 40 between Ash Fork and Flagstaff, State Route 69 to the Grand Canyon and other highways.

Please use caution and common sense when traveling the roads of northern Arizona. Remember that deer do not always look for deer crossing signs.