UPDATE: Westbound I-80 lanes reopened after crash involving three semis
Oct 31, 2022, 5:40 PM | Updated: Mar 28, 2023, 5:49 pm
UDOT reports westbound I-80 is closed at 2800 E in Salt Lake County. Drivers are advised to expect major delays and use an alternate route. (Utah Highway Patrol)
(Utah Highway Patrol)
SALT LAKE CITY — All lanes of travel have reopened after UDOT reported the closure of westbound I-80 at 2800 E. in Salt Lake County.
Driver Alert: Salt Lake County, WB I-80 is closed at MP 127/2800 E due to a crash. Use I-215 as an alternate route. Expect major delays. Check the UDOT Traffic App or @waze for updates. @UtahTrucking @UDOTRegionTwo @UtahDOT
— UDOT Traffic (@UDOTTRAFFIC) October 31, 2022
UDOT says the closure was due to a crash involving three semis and an SUV.
Utah Highway Patrol estimated that the roadway would reopen one to two hours after the closure.
Blocking crash has all lanes of I 80 westbound closed at 2500 E. in Salt Lake County. Traffic is being diverted to southbound 215 on the east side. Crews estimate one hour to two hours before lanes will be reopened. pic.twitter.com/fe3CSALbkf
— Utah Highway Patrol (@UTHighwayPatrol) November 1, 2022
Major delays are expected westbound through Parleys Canyon.
Related: Multi-car accident on I-80 near Kimball Jct. caused road/lane closures
