Update 7am: Highway 189 is now open in both directions.
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Around 4:30 p.m. Friday, the Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) said Highway 189 will be closed in both directions for at least 24 hours.
Driver Alert: US-189 is closed due to an avalanche across the road at MP 11 to MP 13. Current estimates are 24+ hours for clean up. Motorists are advised to use alternate routes during this closure. @UtahDOT @UtahTrucking @UDOTavy @UDOTRegionthree
— UDOT Traffic (@UDOTTRAFFIC) March 10, 2023
UDOT was doing controlled avalanche work in the area between Vivian and Canyon Glen Parks Friday afternoon.
Large avalanche in Provo Canyon around 310pm. pic.twitter.com/cIJUKh0qrU
— Scott Jensen (@sjensengoblue) March 10, 2023
For updates, visit the UDOT's traffic page.