(Zion National Park, UT) — A section of the Zion-Mount Carmel Highway could remain closed for several weeks. A major rockfall on September 30th covered the roadway, and a two-and-a-half-mile segment remains blocked. Crews have removed about half the debris, but forecast rain could slow the work. A seven-and-a-half-mile section […]
(Springdale, UT) — A major rockfall has closed a big portion of Zion National Park. It happened yesterday on state Route 9, which cuts through the park. That area will remain closed for the time being. No injuries were reported.
(Springdale, UT) — A major roadway in Zion National Park is closed because of a rock slide. The Zion-Mount Carmel Highway shut down yesterday in both directions. State Route Nine is closed from Canyon Junction to the park’s East Entrance. The Utah Department of Transportation says they’re working to clear […]
(Beaver, UT) — State Route 153 in Beaver County is now closed indefinitely after a series of flash floods wiped out recent burn scars left by the Cottonwood Fire. Multiple sections of the roadway were destroyed when mudslides took out the asphalt. The closure comes after weekend storms did significant […]
A new wildfire is burning in Central Utah. The Wild Goose Fire is estimated at 9,000 acres and is burning southeast of Scipio. Evacuations have been ordered for the Gap area, Maple Hollow and Maple Grove Campgrounds. Scipio is now in Ready Status. Highway 50 is closed between Scipio and […]
Two people sustained minor injuries when a semi-truck collided with a train in Juab County. According to the Department of Public Safety, the semi was traveling on SR-132 just before noon on May 28 when it collided with the train at a railroad crossing, causing the train to derail. SR-132 […]
Westbound Interstate 70 is temporarily closed near Richfield after a crash. The crash occurred about 3:30 p.m. four miles east of Richfield where, according to Utah Highway Patrol Lt. Jason Kelsey, “severe winds toppled a commercial motor vehicle.” The crash is estimated to be cleared around 4:30 p.m. Vehicles are […]
(Salt Lake City, UT) — Road closures and airport delays continue as a major winter storm hits much of Utah. Yesterday at Salt Lake City International, flights were grounded for about 30 minutes as plows cleared the runways. Some flight delays and cancellations are expected today. Alta Ski Resort has […]
US-89 was temporarily shut down after a crash in Sanpete County this morning. According to Utah Highway Patrol Lt. Jason Kelsey, the T-bone crash occurred near Mile Post 224 with only minor injuries reported. The road was closed and a detour was set up while crews cleared the scene, but […]
SR 24 was closed down yesterday due to the Monroe Canyon Fire. In a post to their Facebook page the Utah Department of Transportation shared, “fire in the vicinity of Koosharem reservoir has reached a fire management trigger point and Hwy 24 from junction 62 north to the junction at […]
