SR-29 in Emery County to close at least a week after flood washes out road
About 100 feet of the eastbound lane in Straight Canyon washed away, and drivers are asked to use other routes.
Based on reporting by KUTV 2News (CBS). Read the original story →
A section of State Route 29 in Emery County collapsed after flooding, and the highway was set to close completely at 11:59 p.m. Friday for at least a week, KUTV reported. [1]
The Emery County Sheriff's Office said about 100 feet of the eastbound lane washed away in Straight Canyon. The road had stayed open to one lane with a temporary signal ahead of the full closure. The Utah Department of Transportation said repairs would require a minimum of one week. [1]
The closure runs from the Cottonwood Canyon Junction to the boat ramp at Joes Valley Reservoir. Cottonwood Canyon and Huntington Canyon remain open, and officials urged drivers to avoid the area. No reopening date has been announced beyond the minimum week. [1]
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