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Congestion concerns in canyons east of Salt Lake City

Congestion concerns in canyons east of Salt Lake City

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — The Wasatch Front’s population increased by 40 percent in an 18-year-time span, which in turn has increased the number of people heading outdoors for recreation, putting pressure on natural landscapes. The road up Little Cottonwood Canyon may be only 7 miles long, but it handles […]

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2 avalanches close down Utah roads

2 avalanches close down Utah roads

PROVO, Utah (AP) — Authorities in Utah say two avalanches have led to road closures in Provo Canyon and Alta. Authorities closed westbound lanes in one part of Highway 189 and eastbound lanes in another part of the road. In Alta, an avalanche resulted in the closure of Little Cottonwood […]

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Winter storm leads to avalanche, crashes across Utah

Winter storm leads to avalanche, crashes across Utah

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — A powerful winter storm has left a trail of traffic accidents, power outages and even an avalanche across Utah. Little Cottonwood Canyon reopened Tuesday morning, a day after an avalanche closed the canyon and State Route 210. Meanwhile, state troopers reported more than 200 crashes […]

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