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UPDATE: US 6 between Helper and Spanish Fork reopens after mudslide
Aug 20, 2022, 3:10 PM | Updated: Aug 22, 2022, 6:09 am
(UHP)
UPDATE: The Utah Highway Patrol says the road has reopened in both directions.
All lanes are back open.
— Utah Highway Patrol (@UTHighwayPatrol) August 20, 2022
UTAH COUNTY, Utah — Road crews are cleaning up a mudslide that’s closed off parts of traffic on U.S. Highway 6 between Helper and Spanish Fork Saturday afternoon.
According to Utah Highway Patrol, westbound traffic on U.S. 6 just west of the Tie Fork Rest Area is closed until crews clean up the road.
Authorities said westbound lanes would reopen around 5 p.m., but until then, ask drivers to use an alternate route.
UHP said no one was injured in the crash.
We have crews on scene that are working hard to clean up the roadway. No injuries were reported in the semi truck. pic.twitter.com/04YRwGmlb8
— Utah Highway Patrol (@UTHighwayPatrol) August 20, 2022
This story will be updated when more information is provided.