Rockslide in Logan Canyon near MP 472, Thursday, Apr. 21, 2022. (Courtesy: Utah Highway Patrol)
LOGAN — A rockslide in Logan Canyon closed a portion of the highway for a short time Thursday morning. The slide occurred around milepost 472, near Woodcamp, along US-89.
Utah Highway Patrol Sgt. Cade Brenchley said two large boulders became dislodged and rolled down the mountainside onto the highway, bringing with them dirt and several trees. The boulders were between 4-5 feet in diameter.
No one was hit by the falling debris. It was reported by motorists just before 7 a.m.
Brenchley said the debris blocked both lanes of the highway temporarily until crews were able to clear some of it. Traffic continued to be reduced to one lane for several hours, while UDOT workers used a bulldozer and dump truck to remove the boulders.
The highway was reported cleared just before noon.
will@cvradio.com
Free News Delivery by Email
Would you like to have the day’s news stories delivered right to your inbox every evening? Enter your email below to start!