I-15 Reopens Near Utah/Arizona/Nevada Border
As of Friday, 9-12-14, traffic is being
allowed north and south on I-15 through the Virgin River Gorge and
also between Mesquite and Las Vegas. Here's the latest we've heard:
According to UDOT
one lane is open in each direction south of Mesquite, Nevada.
Southbound traffic
is open to all traffic except oversize loads.
Northbound traffic
is open but commercial vehicles are restricted from 5 a.m. to 10 p.m.
No oversize loads.
UDOT warns drivers
to prepare for major delays.
The material below gives details about
the flooding that closed the freeway.
Our summer of flash floods continues, with a big flood yesterday shutting down miles of I-15 near the Utah/Arizona/Nevada border.
Traffic was closed in both directions
yesterday. At this writing I'm hearing that some northbound traffic
is being allowed but that southbound lanes are closed and will
probably remain closed for 2-3 days.
People traveling northeast from Las
Vegas are being advised to take US 93 in Nevada north and then Hwys
319 and 59 east to rejoin I-15 at Cedar City, Utah.
That is a major detour adding many
miles to trips. Study maps and watch for updates on road conditions.
We hear that there has been much damage
to I-15 in the Virgin River gorge, but the major damage is farther
south near Mesquite.
Heavy rain is expected to continue to
day, with more flooding likely. Stay out of slot canyons for the next
couple days.
The weather is then expected to improve
and the weekend should be nice - at least that is the current report.
- Dave Webb
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