PROVO CANYON, Utah-
5:54 pm
This is a live look at what is currently ongoing on US 189 through Provo Canyon
Crews are on scene working to clear the avalanche from US-189, and more equipment is on the way. pic.twitter.com/hnmxZx6Tjf
— Utah DOT (@UtahDOT) March 11, 2023
4:46 pm
UDOT now anticipates the avalanche closure may take up to 24 hours to clean up.
3:38 pm
The latest from The Utah Highway Patrol.
Updated closure time is 5-6 hours. Please choose an alternate route and avoid the area. pic.twitter.com/XFcSZAztsM
— Utah Highway Patrol (@UTHighwayPatrol) March 10, 2023
3:30 pm
Friday afternoon, an avalanche officially occurred, shutting things down in Provo Canyon.
Heads up, Utah and Wasatch County drivers! Hwy 189 Provo Canyon is CLOSED btwn Vivian Park & Bridal Veil Falls after an avalanche has covered the road during avalanche mitigation. Crews are hoping to reopen the road in 1-2 hours. @kslnewsradio pic.twitter.com/gtkMjOjFXr
— Rikki Meece (@KSLRikki) March 10, 2023
Friday, because of anticipated wet weather throughout Utah, UDOT Avalanche has announced closures to US 189 on Friday at the following locations and times:
Backcountry Closure, Provo Bridal Veil-Slide Canyon,12:15 AM to10:00 PM 03/10 Both sides Hwy 189: Glen Canyon to Vivian Park https://t.co/ESDTySMCEc pic.twitter.com/fW0PIpHGWO
— UDOT Avalanche (@UDOTavy) March 10, 2023
This particular closing occurs at 12:15 am Friday morning.
The second one is anticipated for Friday afternoon.
Road Closure, Provo Canyon US-189 Canyon Glen to Vivian Park, 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM 03/10 Intermittent closures https://t.co/aOZSKIkNeB
— UDOT Avalanche (@UDOTavy) March 10, 2023
If you need to travel between the Wasatch Front and the Wasatch Back Friday, it is advisable to use US 40 to connect to I-80 at Park City.
