Barricade across Idaho State Highway 36 near Sharon, Idaho.
MINK CREEK, Idaho — Idaho State Highway 36 through Emigration Canyon in southeastern Idaho was closed Tuesday according to the Bear Lake County Sheriff’s Office. The canyon remains closed from the entrance to canyon near Sharon on the Bear Lake County side to Riverdale on the Franklin County side.
According to the sheriff’s office, three slides were reported Tuesday night. One of the slides was reported at milepost 25 on the Bear Lake County side. Another slide occurred near milepost 11 on the Franklin County side above Mink Creek.
“The closure is for the safety of the travelling public,” said the sheriff’s office.
Highway 36 is completely impassable and is closed until further notice. The Idaho Transportation Department will issue and updated notification Wednesday.
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