UPDATE 11:55 a.m.
Authorities told KGUN 9 the road re-opened around 11:30 a.m.
They are reminding drivers to proceed with caution and watch out for ice after mile post 24.
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The road to Mount Lemmon was closed to many vehicles Friday, Nov. 4.
According to the Pima County Sheriff's Department, only 4x4 vehicles were allowed past Catalina Highway milepost 24.
Call (520) 547-7510 to check the status of Catalina Highway before trying to drive up.
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