(Brighton, UT) — Flooding is affecting multiple parts of Utah. Big Cottonwood Canyon is closed to uphill traffic while crews work to clear SR-190. In Southern Utah, there were flash flood warnings issued yesterday afternoon for parts of Kane and Washington counties. Life-threatening flooding is possible in Zion National Park, […]
(Zion National Park, UT) — Zion National Park is reopening a section of the Zion-Mount Carmel Highway after a major rockfall. Park officials announced yesterday that cleanup and safety work finished sooner than first expected. The reopening restores a key east-west route through the park. Drivers should still expect work […]
(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 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 […]
(Washington County, UT) — Firefighters are responding to a new wildfire in the Kolob Smith Mesa area of Washington County. Emergency officials say evacuation warnings have been issued for some areas near Zion National Park because of a potential threat to life and property. Structures are located near the fire, […]
(Hurricane, UT) — Two hikers died at Zion National Park in the span of just one week. A California man died in Spry Canyon on April 22nd after an accidental fall. Officials say he fell from a low level while canyoneering. The Washington County Sheriff’s Office says the death is […]
(Zion National Park, UT) — Officials have identified the hiker who died after falling from Angel’s Landing in Zion National Park. Authorities say 68-year-old Gilberto Ramos of Laredo, Texas fell from the trail on April 17th. The trail was temporarily closed during recovery efforts, and Angel’s Landing will remain closed […]
(Washington Country, UT) — Starting this summer, large vehicles will no longer be allowed on the Zion-Mount Carmel Highway. The road runs from Canyon Junction in Zion National Park to the park’s south and east entrances. Large vehicles won’t be allowed on the Highway or tunnel after June 7th. The […]
(Springdale, UT) — Zion National Park is announcing a new restriction for the upcoming summer season. Extra large vehicles will no longer be allowed on the park’s historic drive. Park officials say engineers studied the traffic problems and determined that vehicles like big RVs should stay off that road. They […]
