Details on the wrong-way fatal crash this morning in Salt Lake County.
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UPDATE I-15 northbound is still closed at 2300 North in Salt Lake County for an injury crash that has unfortunately turned into a fatal crash. Traffic is diverted off northbound at Warm Springs Rd. Closure is estimated to open by 7:30 AM. DPS news will be updated on the details.
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Drivers can go South on Warm Springs to 1800 N then East to Beck St and go North back to I-15, or the can follow Warm Springs North which bends into 2300 N.over to Redwood Rd. North on Redwood Rd. to I-215 eastbound, then from I-215 back to I-15.
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I-15 northbound is closed at 2300 North in Salt Lake County for a Serious crash. Traffic is diverted off northbound at Warm Springs Rd. Closure is estimated for approximately 2 hours. Possible detours will be included.
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I-84 will remain a hard closure until the winds subside, the weather desk is estimating midnight. Traffic is being re-routed at milepost 26 through Thiokol, and at Tremonton with I-15 being the only detour. Estimated closure reopening will be between midnight and 2:00 am.
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I-15 southbound at 200 west has multiple lanes blocked for a crash. Expect delays and look for alternate routes.
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Be advised: This mornings snow storm had created slick and treacherous driving conditions all along the Wasatch Front. Stay home if you can. If you can't stay home, give yourself extra time and slow down.
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Serious crash: WB US-6 at MM 299 (near the I-70 junction) is currently closed, while Troopers investigate a serious crash in the area. Estimated to fully reopen in 2 hours.
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I-15 has been closed in the Lehi area for multiple blocking crashes. Northbound traffic is diverted off at exit 279 (Lehi Main), southbound is diverted at exit 284 (North Lehi). Some injuries have been reported but none appear severe. The closure is estimated at about 1 hr.
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ROAD CLOSURES
SR 191 is closed North of milepost 101 to milepost 117 (Monticello to Moab) due to multiple slide offs and crashes.
Prior to and after the above mentioned milepost four wheel drive or chains are required.
Closure is expected for 2-3 hours (9:00pm)
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SR-189 has been opened in both directions. Thank you for your patience as we work to keep you safe.
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The avalanche control has been completed. Crews are just finishing the final stages and we are hoping to have the road opened shortly.
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UDOT is currently working on avalanche control. We still do not have a current ETA for opening the canyon.
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SR-189 Provo Canyon is closed between SR-92 and the mouth of the canyon at 800 N/University Ave due to Avalanche control. Please avoid the area and use alternate routes. We do not currently have an ETA for it to be reopened.
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A serious crash on SR-6 near milepost 185, about 6 miles up Spanish Fork Canyon, has the highway closed in both directions. Crews estimate about 1 1/2 to 2 hours before they can open some lanes.
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All lanes now open.
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The rear trailer of a semi has rolled and is blocking all lanes of Legacy Parkway Southbound at Parish Lane. No injuries are being reported. Approximately 2 hours for clean up.
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All lanes now open.
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The left lanes of I-215 West at 500 South Northbound are closed for emergency pothole repairs. Expect delays and look for alternate routes.
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An avalanche has occurred at Bridalveil Falls near SR 189 in Provo Canyon. The Utah Highway Patrol is asking motorist not to stop on the shoulder of the roadway at this location because it has caused some dangerous conditions.
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All lanes now open.
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All lanes now open.
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Crash on US-6 at milepost 209 near Soldier Summit. 2 semi’s hit head-on. Minor to moderate injuries are reported. Trucks are blocking all but one lane for both directions. Alternating traffic past the scene. 1 to 2 hours for cleanup.
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A box truck has crashed eastbound on I-84 near milepost 96. The truck went through the cable barrier and into the westbound lanes and was hit by a semi. They are blocking all WB lanes. Traffic is diverted off exit 96 and back on. No injuries reported. Two hr. estimate closure
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A semi crashed that has spilled a load of metal on I-80 has multiple lanes closed at milepost 143 in Summit County. One lane is closed westbound and two lanes are closed eastbound. No injuries are reported. It is estimated that the closure will take 2 to 3 hours for cleanup.
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The media is invited to interview officials with the Utah Highway Patrol, West Jordan Police Department, and the Mitchell family to discuss enforcement efforts happening over the holiday weekend.
Saturday, December 31st, 9 pm
dpsnews.utah.gov/uhp-and-west-j
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All lanes are now open.
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Serious crash on US-40 has the highway closed in both direction near mile marker 40. This location is near Strawberry reservoir. Crews estimate about a one hour to two hour full closure. They will then open with lane restrictions and alternate traffic. Slow down and use caution.
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Conditions on US-89 have gotten bad again so crews are closing the roadway again from milepost 487 to 498.
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US-89 is now open to vehicles with four-wheel-drive and chains through this area.
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Highway 89 is closed between Rich County and Cache County for winter storm conditions. The closure is between milepost 487 near the Beaver Mountain Resort up to milepost 498 in Rich County. Plan travel and use caution. No estimates on when it will reopen have been determined.
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A semi crash on I-215 west is closing the southbound lanes near the Salt Lake and Davis County line. All traffic will be diverted off at Redwood Road while crews work to clear the crash scene. Early estimates for the closure appear to be for most of the night.
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Troopers have responded to just under 100 crashes since midnight, we have also made several traffic stops with drivers going EXTREMELY too fast in these winter weather conditions.
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Poor decisions result in bad consequences, make the choice to drive slower.
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Today we remember and honor Trooper Joseph Brummett
EOW 12/11/1992
highwaypatrol.utah.gov/fallen-trooper
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All lanes are back open.
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Traffic is being diverted off 5600 West SR 201 EB while we work to clean up the roadway from a crash in the area. Please avoid this area if possible and use alternate routes. Estimated closure 1-2 hours.
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All lanes of I-15 northbound at 14600 South are now open.
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We are in the process of opening the Northbound on ramps in American Fork and Lehi. The south ramps will be open first and we will move north.
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The on-ramps in Lehi and American Fork will still be closed to manage traffic on I-15.
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Two lanes of I-15 are now open northbound at 14600 S. As Crews make progress with the remaining lanes, additional lanes will be opened.
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