Update 3 p.m.: All US-189 lanes are now open in Provo Canyon, according to the Utah Department of Transportation.
Update: all lanes are now open.
— Utah DOT (@UtahDOT) February 27, 2023
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An avalanche slide in Provo Canyon Monday afternoon forced the complete closure of US-189 near Deer Creek Dam.
As of 2 p.m., one eastbound lane from Orem to Heber is now open. Westbound traffic remains closed.
Estimated clearance time is 4 p.m. For traffic updates, visit the Utah Department of Transportation's website.
Update: US-189 Avalanche Control Work at Deer Creek Dam, MP 17 to MP 19. One lane is now open EB from Orem to Heber. WB is still closed.
— UDOT Traffic (@UDOTTRAFFIC) February 27, 2023
❄️🚨US-189 in Provo Cyn: Expect intermittent road closures (up to 15 minutes) today for avalanche control work:
— UDOT Region Three (@UDOTRegionthree) February 27, 2023
Deer Creek Dam Area: Noon to 1 p.m.
Vivian Park to Canyon Glen Park: 6 to 8 p.m. @UTHighwayPatrol @SundanceResort @UDOTTRAFFIC @UtahDOT @UWCNF @UCSO @WasatchCounty pic.twitter.com/nNbcvrT9p9
